2500w stove element : enough for boiling 8 gallons

[beauvafr]

I am looking to buy a range. Some have 1800w, 2500w and 3200w.

I have a deal on this KitchenAid YKESS907SS but unfortunately it does not have 3200w powerboil but only 2500w.

What do you think?


Specs:

Element #1 Size (Inches): 5-in/9-in
Element #1 Type: Dual
Element #1 Wattage: 1200/2500 Watts
Element #2 Size (Inches): 6-in/10-in
Element #2 Type: Dual
Element #2 Wattage: 800/1000 Watts
Element #3 Size (Inches): 7
Element #3 Type: Standard
Element #3 Wattage: 1800 Watts
Element #4 Size (Inches): 5-in/9-in
Element #4 Type: Dual
Element #4 Wattage: 1200/2500 Watts
Cleaning Method: Self-cleaning
Oven Control Type: Glass touch digital display

 

[wilserbrewer]

I would suggest a secondary immersion element regardless whether your future stove has 2500 or 3200 watts. Even a 3200w electric stove will be slow to boil large volumes.

The hot rod from brewhardware.com is a premium product for about 80 bucks, dirt cheap options on eBay as well.

 

[beauvafr]

Excellent idea wilserbrewer!

That plus 2500w should do it?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/120v-Heating...ounting-nut-/131623197073?hash=item1ea55a9991

 

[stpug]

I have a GE glasstop stove with a 12" 2700watt burner that can boil 7.5+ gallons with decent vigor in an 11 gallon turkey fryer. From runnings (~150F) to boil takes about 20-25 minutes. However, the implementation and distance of heating element to pot is going to vary from stove to stove. In other words, not all 2700watt burners are going to perform the same. It might be worth a boiling water test on the stove/model in question.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Excellent idea wilserbrewer!

That plus 2500w should do it?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/120v-Heating...ounting-nut-/131623197073?hash=item1ea55a9991

While that would work, there are better cheaper options at brewhardware.com

What I had in mind was this cheapo immersion element just to assist your stove top....ymmv

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRAVEL-COFF...LER-ELEMENT-/231522190297?hash=item35e7cc43d9

 

[beauvafr]

This one seem nice, but how would it fit a big kettle?

Is a big short isn't it?