Ok I made up some 1500 watt heat sticks and really like them. Much better than the cold garage here in WI. I added a few of my own touches that really dress them up.
Before I went for the first batch I tested my electric stove and heat stick, and my water topped out at 200 degrees (6 gal). It looked liked a rolling boil, but the temp never broke 200. I tried it again with 2 heat sticks and the stove, and got the same temp. I live pretty close to sea level so I doubt that has anything to do with it. Any ideas? Also, does it really matter if the water doesn't reach true boiling?
Before I went for the first batch I tested my electric stove and heat stick, and my water topped out at 200 degrees (6 gal). It looked liked a rolling boil, but the temp never broke 200. I tried it again with 2 heat sticks and the stove, and got the same temp. I live pretty close to sea level so I doubt that has anything to do with it. Any ideas? Also, does it really matter if the water doesn't reach true boiling?