Hi All..
I have been brewing 2.5 gallon batches in my basement for the last 18months, using a 5.5gal Brewtech kettle and Duxtop 1800W induction plate - With a steady rotation of 2.6gal Torpedo kegs!!
I recently refurbished an old box I had with an Auber EZBoil & controls, bought a Brau Supply...
Hiya...
I have that kettle, but don’t have the hot rod heat stick (though I was looking into it a few months ago)
At the bottom of the description for the hot rod stick (stand-alone - no element), it states:
“When selecting an element, keep in mind that the Hot Rod's enclosure adds about 2.5...
I was stoked to find a plumbing stack in the bottom of the wall and water supply hoses just above this spot... There was even an exhaust vent (bought an in-line fan and hooked to the existing duct).
Small, cheap laundry tub from Home Depot, but it works for me as I do smaller batches (2.5 gallon...