Recent content by WeissBeerGal

Seems to me we are saying the same thing in calculating loads. For sure, fixed resistance verses variable resistance does make a difference.

So you buy a resistive baseboard heater, for example, and it is "rated" at 5500 watts. You have the option of connecting it up to 120 volts or 240 volts. I agree the resistance remains the same - that is why this fixed resistive heater rated for 5500 watts will draw double the current on a...

By the way, I don't much about beer yet...I'm only on batch number 5. But I do know electricity!

Just saw your project. You certainly need a total Full Load Current total to determine the proper ampacity for your circuit(s). (I would use more than one, the heater worries me.) Also, motors startup current is briefly much much higher than the running full load current draw so I would...

Thank you!

I have well water that runs through a softener and then a filter system. Any idea how this will effect the beer? Any need to get bottled water or use Reverse Osmosis water? This will be my first batch.