10 gallon kettle on an electric coil?

[kbidness]

I was contemplating buying a larger kettle (7.5 or 10 gal) and was wondering if either of these sizes would work on just a conventional electric coil stove top, or if i absolutely need to go all out and buy a gas burner (which I can't afford right now).

Please let me know.

 

[hypergolic]

I think you are going to have a tough time boiling 5 gallons on an electric stove.

 

[bjl110]

I can't imagine that a conventional electric stove will boil ten gallons. Maybe there is one, but certainly not one I've encountered recently. Mine struggles with five.

 

[insubordinateK]

Don't shortcut this one...buy the 10 gallon kettle and gas burner when you get the cash. You will be heating strike water for days.

 

[Wolfhound180]

Mine struggles with five as well.

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[tgmartin000]

I do 7.5 gal full boils on mine and it works great. Full rolling boil. Does your stove list a wattage? Mine is probably close to twenty years old. My buddy just got a new one, and he struggles with four gal boils.

 

[kbidness]

Okay then. thanks guys. I appreciate the input.

 

[Shawnylocks]

my elec stove has a hard time.. i need a burner to make better use of my time haha

 

[geneb]

My electric stove can do 7.5 gallons as well, but I supplement it with a heatstick to make things go a little faster. Cheaper than propane and a burner and I can also comfortably brew in the winter.

 

[Gunfighter04]

Look into a canning coil for your electric heater. Mine works decent enough to bring 7 gallons to boil. Not as fast as propane/gas, but it allows me to work indoors.

 

[wyoder]

Electric stove top has always worked well for me, but watch for boil overs if your using the lid.