120v 10 gallon setup

[DIXIEBOY1]

I have limited space andlive on the third floor so i am getting (physically) tired of hauling my propane system upand down( not to mention no shelter and weather restraints). I have a ten gallon pot but am only making 5 gallon batches(for boilover prevention purposes). Would it be possible to use a 120v hot water heating element to efficiently brew inside as i can't unplug the stove (it is siliconed in) and the driers are in a "community building" downstairs. Thanks for your input in advance. Also in the tacoma washington area if.anyone wants to get together for a beer and discussion.

 

[jpalarchio]

You'd probably need a 20 amp circuit to get decent performance. Otherwise you could try to work with two seperate 15 amp circuits.

 

[DIXIEBOY1]

I don't really trust my.electrical skills. How would i go about this?

 

[wilserbrewer]

Stovetop boil supplemented by a heat stick on a GFI outlet.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRAVEL-COFF...273?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ac8174d81

2 20 amp GFI circuits powering 2 2000w elements without using the stovetop burner will do 10 gallon batches.

If you have the budget, the Blichmann boil coil 120v systems are available.

http://shop.greatfermentations.com/...3Or31nMVHgnhmjJSymm9zzY_8NbEZfOD78aAqAy8P8HAQ

 

[Fatman_Brew]

I use 120v electrical element on stove top assisting burner in a 10 gallon pot. Works fine.

 

[thefost]

I basically use two 1500W elements on two different 120V circuits that I have in my kitchen. Works great, though I do have my keggle insulated and generally leave the lid half on to get a stronger rolling boil.