120V RIMS

[loomisman]

Looking at adding a 120V RIMS rocket and Brewcommander to my gas setup. I would like to go 240V bu don’t have label space and don’t plan to stay in this house for more than a few more years. I never go more than 6 gallons for a batch. Eventually I may replace my boil and HLT burners with 240V elements. Ant thoughts or recommendations on this move?

 

[Cyclman]

I love my hot rod heat sticks. 2 would boil your batches.

 

[brewbama]

I have a 120v RIMS from BrewHardware it’s controlled by an Inkbird controller. Great setup and Bobby — a member here — runs a great small business.

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/rimspackagetc.htm

 

[verboten]

My brewhardware rims tube is on the way as well, replacing my DIY tube. I also use the InkBird IPB-16S

 

[EchtBier]

Ditto
BrewHardware RIMS, InkBird IPB-16S

https://www.brewhardware.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=RIMS18_CAM

https://www.brewhardware.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TempControl_IPB16

https://www.brewhardware.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Element5500_Foldback_TC

 

[cfrazier77]

I use a 120 Rims tube for mashing only and it works great. I have made up to 12.5 gallon step mash batches with no problems. I started with a 2000 watt element and now using a 1650 watt element. I use gas for the boil. I have a seperate circuit that I have a 2000 watt 120 volt brewhardware element that heats up my HLT.

 

[loomisman]

I use a 120 Rims tube for mashing only and it works great. I have made up to 12.5 gallon step mash batches with no problems. I started with a 2000 watt element and now using a 1650 watt element. I use gas for the boil. I have a seperate circuit that I have a 2000 watt 120 volt brewhardware element that heats up my HLT.

Thanks! I just needed some reassurance that I wouldn't end up hating my choice to go 120v. I would love to do 240v but don't have the space to add a breaker and don't want to deal with the added cost right now. I figure I can go that route when i go electric for the other vessels.

 

[cfrazier77]

Thanks! I just needed some reassurance that I wouldn't end up hating my choice to go 120v. I would love to do 240v but don't have the space to add a breaker and don't want to deal with the added cost right now. I figure I can go that route when i go electric for the other vessels.

Your welcome

 

[Summers]

I was on the BrewHardware site and that 120 rims tube setup is out of stock, its exactly what I was looking for something to just maintain my temp during mash, I am on the notify list now its just a waiting game but i am sure its going to be worth it.