cheesecake
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voltage at that outlet while the pot is running is 115.4-115.7 on my meter. Im thinking that may be my problem. I think i need ot go with a 2000watt element to get what i need. now to find one ulwd.
cheesecake said:voltage at that outlet while the pot is running is 115.4-115.7 on my meter. Im thinking that may be my problem. I think i need ot go with a 2000watt element to get what i need. now to find one ulwd.
voltage at that outlet while the pot is running is 115.4-115.7 on my meter. Im thinking that may be my problem. I think i need ot go with a 2000watt element to get what i need. now to find one ulwd.
Correct I use a paint strainer bag from lowes. The same bag for about 10 brews now. It touches the element without issue yet. I don't see the need to use the basket on mine so far. I worried about the holes on the basket restricting flow too much and tried without, and haven't seen the need to change. I use a hop bag during the boil so no hop sludge or other additions to worry about scorching.
Correct I use a paint strainer bag from lowes. The same bag for about 10 brews now. It touches the element without issue yet. I don't see the need to use the basket on mine so far. I worried about the holes on the basket restricting flow too much and tried without, and haven't seen the need to change. I use a hop bag during the boil so no hop sludge or other additions to worry about scorching.
Hey jrb, I copied your diptube you have shown in the first page or so on my new kettle. I don't have the element up and running yet but I've done two test batches while recirculating the wort with just a little bit of heat from the stove and I'm getting my bag sucked into the diptube which is causing the pump to sound like it's going to explode.
Have you or anyone else had this issue? How much clearance does your SS elbow sit from the bottom of the kettle? I've been able to lift it up and pin it but it's a pain in the butt to do so with clothespins. I may need to think about something to put over it.
^same
I need to start employing a mesh bag for my hops though. I tried the infamous stainess filter with poor resuls. I think mesh bags will be the trick. With the small batch sizes, I hate losing brew to trub in the fermenter.
Might want to turn down the pump a little during recirc. You dont want it splashing too much.
What exactly did you guys use to attach the element. You have the end of the extension cord coming out of the control box and plugging in to something. What is that rubberish receptacle thing and where can I find it in the hardware store? And then is there just a plug in there wired up to the element?
Might want to turn down the pump a little during recirc. You dont want it splashing too much.
Just wondering what the splashing is going to hurt?
tyfernandez said:Question for those of you who used the Auber box and an external heat sink.
What did you use to cut the hole for the heat sink's SSR mount?
Just wondering what the splashing is going to hurt?
Question for those of you who used the Auber box and an external heat sink.
What did you use to cut the hole for the heat sink's SSR mount?
jrb03 said:Dremel with a cutoff disc.
Dremel with a cutoff disc.
Much more precise tool than a sawzall!
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