HarkinBanks
Well-Known Member
Looks like there is also a Thermal switch in the element itself. If I was in your situation, I would bypass the tank thermal switch and see if it's this one the cause of the problem, if not it's the switch in the element itself, whitch can be bypassed too (only for diagnostic)
Thanks Iron. Bypassed the tank thermal switch and got full power. So my switch is definitely bad - this switch did get hit by a short previously when the power hit the mounting posts. Did a 10 min test boil and 100% power throughout but maxed out at 206F. Not sure if the element is limiting or just the best the element can do. Will replace it all when Brewie sends me new parts but nice to know I can brew if I want. With the muffin fan I suppose the tank thermal switch is no longer needed?
Not a great pic of the boil, there were many more bubbles, camera didn’t pick them up.