yeoldebrewer
Well-Known Member
My electric stove will bring 4.5 gallons of water to a simmer but not a rolling boil.
As it turns out, 4 gallon batches work well for my current situation.
I'm wondering if just taping a clean towel around the brew pot might make enough difference to get to a rolling boil. I know that some brewers use various types of more high-tech insulation. But I would rather use materials in my kitchen that I know are not toxic.
Fire hazard? Acceptable fire hazard with close attendance and a handy fire extinguisher? Since the brew pot is larger in diameter than the burner, I doubt accidental contact with the stove surface would ignite the towel.
Opinions would be appreciated.
As it turns out, 4 gallon batches work well for my current situation.
I'm wondering if just taping a clean towel around the brew pot might make enough difference to get to a rolling boil. I know that some brewers use various types of more high-tech insulation. But I would rather use materials in my kitchen that I know are not toxic.
Fire hazard? Acceptable fire hazard with close attendance and a handy fire extinguisher? Since the brew pot is larger in diameter than the burner, I doubt accidental contact with the stove surface would ignite the towel.
Opinions would be appreciated.