Electric boil kettle

[tommy24a]

What do you guys have under your kettles as far as material? Have not done any brewing yet just completing setup. Want to make sure I have the pots setting on a surface that cam take the heat.

 

[Sammy86]

Which electric kettle do you have?

 

[tommy24a]

I have a Spike Trio 20 gallon setup.

 

[Sammy86]

Ok, can't go wrong with these These.

Personally, my Brewzilla has feet that lift it up so I just put mine right on my stainless steel table and don't worry about it.

 

[Spartan1979]

I use the silicone mats from SSBrewtech.
https://www.ssbrewtech.com/products/ekettle-10-gal-silicon-mat?_pos=3&_sid=2a510672f&_ss=r

 

[stickyfinger]

Those silicone mats look good. I use the cork pads that theelectricbrewery recommended. They work well

 

[Bad Bubba]

In reality, most materials can take the heat. Temp of the kettle should be around 212 F during boil. If you have a stainless table it could end up acting as a heat sink so you want an insulating layer under the kettle. I use a beach towel under mine. Acts as a thermal barrier, absorbs any splashed wort, and easy to clean.

 

[slayer021175666]

All of these ideas are good. You can get the big cork pads on amazon, too.
For now, I just use 2 clean 2x4 lumber peices cut to fit under each pot. I believe my way does lose some heat because of the air space below the pots but, its still better than letting the heat be wicked out by the cold table.

 

[marc1]

I made a table out of some scrap wood and a heavy duty pallet, and topped it with tile. The pot was fine on the tile, but I have a couple of old folded towels under it. As Bad Bubba says above, it insulates some and is good for spills.