Hello all,
So I did my first BIAB brew yesterday and I love the method. I moved into an apartment and found this method to be much more enjoyable. There was only one problem. After quite some time trying to boil 5 gallons of wort for a small batch brew I realized one burner on my stove top wasn't enough! I had to move the kettle to two burners and still experienced some lag time to get a good boil.
This combined with the information I've read regarding ebiab set-ups has motivated me to pursue electric brewing. I understand that there is a lot of information out there regarding ebiab but I would greatly appreciate any information tailored to my own equipment and specifications.
Ideally, I am thinking of something similar to this set-up: http://www.highgravitybrew.com/store/pc/BIAB-Electric-Brewing-System-240V-p3987.htm
I currently would like to convert my 8 gallon 1.2 MegaPot Brew Kettle to an electric kettle. I would like to brew small batches (2-3 gallons). I assume I don't need 4500W heating element like the one in the high gravity link I provided. I would like the temperature mash control that the PID controller featured in the link I sent has. I see myself spending around $200-300 to convert my kettle. Is this realistic? Could I spend less? I have really no experience with electronics so I imagine I will need to buy the controller and most other supplies. I appreciate any information anyone can provide that will help me to build my desired ebiab setup.
Thanks all!
So I did my first BIAB brew yesterday and I love the method. I moved into an apartment and found this method to be much more enjoyable. There was only one problem. After quite some time trying to boil 5 gallons of wort for a small batch brew I realized one burner on my stove top wasn't enough! I had to move the kettle to two burners and still experienced some lag time to get a good boil.
This combined with the information I've read regarding ebiab set-ups has motivated me to pursue electric brewing. I understand that there is a lot of information out there regarding ebiab but I would greatly appreciate any information tailored to my own equipment and specifications.
Ideally, I am thinking of something similar to this set-up: http://www.highgravitybrew.com/store/pc/BIAB-Electric-Brewing-System-240V-p3987.htm
I currently would like to convert my 8 gallon 1.2 MegaPot Brew Kettle to an electric kettle. I would like to brew small batches (2-3 gallons). I assume I don't need 4500W heating element like the one in the high gravity link I provided. I would like the temperature mash control that the PID controller featured in the link I sent has. I see myself spending around $200-300 to convert my kettle. Is this realistic? Could I spend less? I have really no experience with electronics so I imagine I will need to buy the controller and most other supplies. I appreciate any information anyone can provide that will help me to build my desired ebiab setup.
Thanks all!