120V electric heating element

[jsamyn]

Hey guys, I'm buying all the stuff I need to make 5 gallon batches (currently experimenting with 1 gallons) and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this element: 120V-Electric-Brew-Heater

I've looked at all these DIY threads and sites in regards to installing heating elements and building the controllers, but I find that all very daunting.

 

[Minbari]

gives no indication of wattage, but I suspect it is not more than 1000-1500 watts.(since most household outlets are 15A) wont boil 5 gallons.

 

[jsamyn]

Thanks, what about this combination then: Brewer's Edge Mash Heat Control and this heating element: Submersible Heating Element. The site claims it will boil 5 gallons in about 55 minutes.

 

[Minbari]

you can try it. I am not convinced 5 gallons will boil on that wattage and certainly not in that time frame. I am using 3000 watts and 5 gallons boiled in 45 minutes from 74°F

1650 watts on 120v is about 14 amps. that is pretty close to the limit for a 15A circuit.

 

[spkguitar]

Just a warning on anything kegkits.com related; do a google search on the owner Tom Hargrave.

 

[jsamyn]

Wow, thanks for the heads up there spkguitar!

Minbari, do you use 120V or 220V for your heating element? currently the only 220V I have in the kitchen is behind the stove, and that would be somewhat of a nuisance to pull out each time. Currently I'm also not sure of the available amperage on the kitchen circuit otherwise. I noticed the electric kettle parts from brewhardware and that would obviously work with any of the heating elements.

What would be a good controller then that can handle up to boiling temps? Johnson? I thought I read it would only work up to 212.

 

[Minbari]

wow, no kidding!

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[Minbari]

Wow, thanks for the heads up there spkguitar!

Minbari, do you use 120V or 220V for your heating element? currently the only 220V I have in the kitchen is behind the stove, and that would be somewhat of a nuisance to pull out each time. Currently I'm also not sure of the available amperage on the kitchen circuit otherwise. I noticed the electric kettle parts from brewhardware and that would obviously work with any of the heating elements.

how much of a nuisance would be up to you. I have wired 240v in my basement. you can also use the dryer plug, that is 240v

What would be a good controller then that can handle up to boiling temps? Johnson? I thought I read it would only work up to 212.

I am sure it would work, since 212°F is where water boils at sea level. Where I am at, it boils at 210°. To be honest, you dont need or even want a PID if all you want is to boil. you want something that will allow you to set the percent of power. the new Aurberlin boil controller looks very good for $30