Brewing? the coopers canadian blond only required "hot water to dissolve the syrups". You added the remainder of the 6 gallons of liquid afterwards mixing it. Instead of all day it only took a half hour or so. A good starter beer.
Sitting watching it ferment is my issue as a new brewer, as soon as it tastes good I want to drink it, thou the alcohol, or the flavor has not completed making yet. I moved it to the cola keg, dumped the gas off the top, and it sure does smell good. (smacking my fingers as I need to let it sit for two or four more weeks more)
I find 1500 watts, most large element eyes are not big enough for a 5 gallon boil, it will heat it, but not boil it, unless you were to insulate the pot to keep what heat you are putting in, then it will be slow to get there.
I went to a 4200 watt oven element under the keg cooker pot. Wrapped the keg with insulation, now a coozie wrap.
I was under the misconception that you can make a brew for $20.. you might if you grow some acres of barley or have a neighbour or relative which does. I want to learn the malting process too.