Old 60 Amp Fuse Box question
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60A @ 120V = 7200W
If there's nothing else running on that box at the same time, it's very feasible. Combine 2 elements to get to 5800W (80% load).
I use a 3500W induction plate (240V), and can easily boil 5 gallon batches (7 gallon wort). With the lid on half way and some insulation around the kettle, 10 gallon batches (13 gallon wort).
On older installations, make sure all the wiring is sound and sized correctly. There's a good possibility they used aluminum wire to your 60A subpanel, which may need some attention/checking.
If there's nothing else running on that box at the same time, it's very feasible. Combine 2 elements to get to 5800W (80% load).
I use a 3500W induction plate (240V), and can easily boil 5 gallon batches (7 gallon wort). With the lid on half way and some insulation around the kettle, 10 gallon batches (13 gallon wort).
On older installations, make sure all the wiring is sound and sized correctly. There's a good possibility they used aluminum wire to your 60A subpanel, which may need some attention/checking.
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With something like this I'd have a certified electrician weigh in on the issue, after inspecting the panel and your wiring. All the 60-amp boxes I've seen are old, and old to me is not something I'd be stressing. As Islandlizard notes, it's possible, but depending on how you plan to use it, it may take most of the power to the box leaving little for other uses.
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