Anyone use this?

[Kmcogar]

120v Electric Mash Tun / RIMS Tube Controller*https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KLWH2EY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

This guy is only $190

Then I was going to purchase this with it.

120v Electric Brew Pot / Still Pot Kit with 1650 Watt Element https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K7V8SUQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

$57

For a total of roughly $250. I could move to an electric brewing set up. I only do 3.5 gallon batches, so this might work great. Any reviews on these items? Or the seller?

I'm not to savy with electronics either. I also added up the cost to do this myself and I think it would actually cost more to do it myself. Should I pull the trigger?

 

[Paps]

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/ava...-range-cooker-120v-1800w/177ICBTM20 120.html

 

[Kmcogar]

How do I know if my pot is induction ready? Because that is really cheap!

 

[tmendick]

generally people say if it is magnetic it will work. What kind of pot do you have, brand/model?

 

[GilSwillBasementBrews]

Yeah stick a magnet to the bottom. If it sticks it will work. If it doesn't stick it is not induction cookware.

 

[soccerdad]

Or test on someone else's induction burner. My (thin stainless) brew kettles will not hold a magnet, but DO INDEED work with an induction unit.

 

[Hello]

I do not think one of my pots held a magnet but it does work with induction.

 

[spkguitar]

Stir-Plate and brew-control on amazon are kegkits.com and Tom Hargrave(this thread is a "must read").

I'm not trying to bash the guy/company, or say that you shouldn't buy from them, or say that things have or haven't changed there, but I think you should be aware of the history before you make a decision.

 

[aces-n-eights]

I learned in another thread…

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/induction-cooker-pid-doable-515046/

… that an induction heater is incompatible with a PID. Be sure this combination will work before you buy!