It doesn't get much simpler than that, I guess
I guess that would be a heat stick .. easy to build ?
1500W - can the ranco handle that much ? (I know it can cause you are using it ..!)
I am curious what the limits for the ranco are ...
POL,
I am thinking of converting my 10 Gal rubbermaid cooler to a Electric HLT like you did. Other than using a 2000w element what would you do different.
Do you have details of how you put the element in the cooler and sealed it from leaks. I am kind of nervous of drilling a big hole in my brand new cooler.
thanks
Scott
I have a similiar one for the horse's water tank in the winter. I believe the thermostat on these things are set at 34.Anyone think this would work for heating a small HLT. I am doing 5 gallon batches so would be heating 3 to 4 gallons of strike or sparge water at a time. Think this might save me some $'s on propane.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BD8JAE/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I have a similiar one for the horse's water tank in the winter. I believe the thermostat on these things are set at 34.
Anyone have any experience using this to heat a HLT or sparge water?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BDB4UG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Allied Precision 1000W 742G Bucket Heater
Will it get the water to 175F?
Thanks for the reply and posting the other thread. I guess I am a little too novice electronically to attempt the heat stick build and do not want to have to install a 220V outlet. Really looking for something just to heat water to 175-180F and run on a standard household GFI outlet. I may just have to stick with propane.
Seriously, look at the Water Cooler conversions. It is really really really easy, and pretty cheap. For a 5G HLT, you are looking at about $60. With 1500 Watts I can use it in most GFCI sockets, and it gets (5G) water to temp in under an hour.
*5G Cooler: Was $15 at WalMart
*1500W/120V element: $10 or less
*1" Plastic Nut, (<$1) look in the Electrical by the conduit
*Use the Rubber seal that comes with the element
*Machine Bushing (<$1) bring the rubber seal in and get one that fits as tight as you can around it
*Thermometer: $6 mechanical
*Drain: $18 at bargain fittings for a kit, or $10 for ball valve, nipple, Stainless Washers, and elbow
*Extension cord (Check Amp Rating!) $10
I spent about an hour or two putting it together, and there are lots of instructions, like these:
http://www.wortomatic.com/articles/The-Electric-HLT-(or-how-I-built-a-water-heater-in-a-cooler)
240V (it's not 220 by the way ) isn't nessasary unless you're trying to boil water or heating quickly.
Can anyone point me to plans for electric HLT using a converted 15 gal keg and 220V is avail as well as piped natural gas. I plan to use gas for boil, electric/electronic control of HL and spathe. No plans yet for heating mash, not in that league yet :-/
Sorry if it's been posted before, I tried searching for a while
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