Electric vs. Gas... Anyone done the comparison?

[JuanMoore]

How about solar powered brewing?

http://www.byo.com/component/resource/article/2063-last-call-solar-brewing

I have a friend who's trying to create a completely green brewing system. His grain mill and pump are currently human powered (hooked up to an exercise bike). I'm on the lookout for a broken projection TV I can steal the fresnel lens out of for him.

 

[prosper]

human-powered grinding and pumping? Why do I get the feeling that's not as fun as it sounds?

 

[hamiltont]

Here's a thought for all the electricians...

Some mention the cost of running a 220V outlet would be cost prohibitive. Couldn't a person manufacture an extension cord per say with (help me here) 6, 8, or ? gauge and run it from their dryer or stove receptacle to their brewing location? I'm assuming distance is a factor as well.

 

[Ranger9913]

I ran 90ft of 6/3 and it cost about $200.00 with fittings. I did purchase the cable at an electrical supply house as a contractor. Home Depot would have been much more expensive.

 

[hamiltont]

I guess if I did it I'd only have to go ~15' due to the proximity of my brewing space & the dryer. But what you're saying does work then...

 

[Anthony_Lopez]

This has turned into a great conversation on the benefits of all types of brewing. Even if we go all electric, we still have a burner and a keggle for portability.