I originally got a cut-out keg with the vision of direct-firing for step-mashes and general heat loss, but have been kicking around going RIMS with it instead for the few advantageous reasons vs. a direct fire. However I may have some (self-imposed) limitations that may make the experienced electric/RIMS/etc folk tell me to not bother. Looking for such feedback and / or specific product recommendations.
Mash tun as currently imagined:
Current Products List (subject to change):
1) False Bottom: _________________________________________
2) Pump: March 815 PL
3) Tube: Bobby's Brewhardware tube
4) Element: 120 1500W
5) PID: Auber SYL-2352
6) Temp Probe / Sensor: ___________________________________
I would still plan on heating strike / sparge water on the stovetop, and still use the burner for boil. My electric skill level is not union-certifiable by any means - for reference, enough to wire up a Love controller to a freezer, make minor pinball table repairs, wire stereos - but was thinking I could get away with the above with just 120 plugs into GFI outlets in the house and manually unplug/plug the PID and pump, no extra fuses/switches/control box/etc. If I'm wrong here, feel free to red flag me.
Also not sure if 1500W would be enough for effective step mashing.
Been trying to do my diligence searching around but a lot of people's systems are obviously more complicated / full electric so it can be tricky gleaning info. Appreciate any thoughts!
Mash tun as currently imagined:

Current Products List (subject to change):
1) False Bottom: _________________________________________
2) Pump: March 815 PL
3) Tube: Bobby's Brewhardware tube
4) Element: 120 1500W
5) PID: Auber SYL-2352
6) Temp Probe / Sensor: ___________________________________
I would still plan on heating strike / sparge water on the stovetop, and still use the burner for boil. My electric skill level is not union-certifiable by any means - for reference, enough to wire up a Love controller to a freezer, make minor pinball table repairs, wire stereos - but was thinking I could get away with the above with just 120 plugs into GFI outlets in the house and manually unplug/plug the PID and pump, no extra fuses/switches/control box/etc. If I'm wrong here, feel free to red flag me.
Also not sure if 1500W would be enough for effective step mashing.
Been trying to do my diligence searching around but a lot of people's systems are obviously more complicated / full electric so it can be tricky gleaning info. Appreciate any thoughts!