boiling temp

[beerboy5150]

quick question for some of the experts_ having a difficult time keeping a brew kettle at boiling temps. any suggestions..

 

[LooyvilleLarry]

More heat?
A few more details would be great. Batch size, heat method, etc?

 

[beerboy5150]

using a electric stove got all burners going and even the oven.. trying to keep it at a boil. batch was started with 3 gal..

thanks for your quick reply also.:rockin:

 

[lx302]

Do you have a flat top cooktop? Might be your problem, but more importantly you need to look at your pot and or burner. You need direct contact to maintain heat/high temp to maintain the 212 degrees F. So maybe a different type of pot.
Why is the oven and all burners on at the same time? All you need is the large burner under your brew pot.

 

[beerboy5150]

think you hit the nail on the head with the flat stove...you think the wort will be ok or should i pitch it?

 

[eddie]

Instead of trying to boil it all in one big pot, you can divide it up into smaller pots and boil all at the same time.

 

[aaronwillen]

Why not try a portable propane stove? They can be had for pretty cheap...I tried to brew on an electric stove once and I had issues keeping the temps high enough as well.

 

[aaronwillen]

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