2LiveBrewCrew
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Can someone please tell me if the Avantco IC1800 needs a dedicated circuit for power or will a regular 15 amp 120 volts circuit be ok...
Avantco IC1800 info needed
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It should work just fine on a 15A circuit, but it also maxes it out. Don't have anything else in use on that same circuit when using the IC1800.
1800W / 120V = 15A
https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/documents/specsheets/avantco_ic1800_specsheet.pdf
1800W / 120V = 15A
https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/documents/specsheets/avantco_ic1800_specsheet.pdf
That said, I've been using the more powerful model, the IC3500, for 8 years and really like the 3500W for all grain (full boil) 5-6 gallon batches. If you do Brew in a Bag or are going to in the (near) future, maybe consider the IC3500 instead?
You do need a 240V 15A or better, 20A circuit for that. An electric clothes dryer socket is usually 240V 30A, which could be used.
I occasionally do 11 gallon batches on it too, it just takes twice as long to heat everything. Otherwise, once it's there it only takes about 1000-1800 watt to keep temps during the boil, similar to 5-6 gallon batches.
Put some insulation around your kettle and on your lid, to reduce heat loss. You can also boil with the lid partially (1/2 - 3/4 way) on.
You do need a 240V 15A or better, 20A circuit for that. An electric clothes dryer socket is usually 240V 30A, which could be used.
I occasionally do 11 gallon batches on it too, it just takes twice as long to heat everything. Otherwise, once it's there it only takes about 1000-1800 watt to keep temps during the boil, similar to 5-6 gallon batches.
Put some insulation around your kettle and on your lid, to reduce heat loss. You can also boil with the lid partially (1/2 - 3/4 way) on.
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