eBIAB ruined?

[Brewbien]

So... I did something stupid and turned on my eBIAB system to boil some water and forgot about it. When I remembered, I went to my basement to find a non-function eBIAB system and a 90% empty pot with the element exposed to air. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

 

[GilSwillBasementBrews]

Sounds like you fried your element having it fire dry. Just my guess but I'd start by trying to replace the element.


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[Brewbien]

I ordered a new element but the system won't turn on at all. The pid, the buttons, nothing. That makes me think there is something else that needs to be fixed as well.

 

[jeffmeh]

You will likely need to use a multimeter and start checking from your power source onward. But first, have you checked the breakers and GFCI to make sure they haven't tripped?

 

[Brewbien]

The breaker wasn't tripped. I unplugged everything this morning, checked the fuses and plugged it all back in and it's working. Not sure if I damaged the element or not but it does work and even gets up to a boil still. Problem solved I guess. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[nealperkins]

You were very, very fortunate!

 

[GilSwillBasementBrews]

The breaker wasn't tripped. I unplugged everything this morning, checked the fuses and plugged it all back in and it's working. Not sure if I damaged the element or not but it does work and even gets up to a boil still. Problem solved I guess. Thanks for the suggestions.

What kind of element was in there???? I'd buy stock in that company.


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[Brewbien]

Lol. Standard Camco ULWD 5500w.