Trouble with Blichmann Boil Coil

[luvtobru]

Having trouble getting to a rolling boil with a Blichmann 15 gallon Boil Coil installed in a 15 gallon brew pot I purchased for AIH. I am trying to boil only 6.5 gallons and can achieve a boil with the cover on but when I remove it I drop to about 200 degrees and obviously the boiling stops. Has anyone else had an issue and is it possible there is not enough Wort to hold the heat in my kettle. Any help is appreciated

 

[BrunDog]

I assume you are powering it with 240VAC?

Verify the voltage, coil resistance, or current flowing into it was an appropriate meter. Ohm’s law is a law after all!

 

[ancientmariner52]

I have a 15 gal BoilCoil (240v) controlled by a cheap Chinese 10kw motor speed controller. With 8 gallons in the 15 gal kettle, I have to cut back to around 60% power to avoid boil over. So, yeah, get a meter and find out what's going wrong.

 

[TexasWine]

You also might tell us how you're controlling the Boil Coil. Could be an issue there.

 

[luvtobru]

I assume you are powering it with 240VAC?

Verify the voltage, coil resistance, or current flowing into it was an appropriate meter. Ohm’s law is a law after all![/QU

You also might tell us how you're controlling the Boil Coil. Could be an issue there.

 

[luvtobru]

Thanks gents. I was at work earlier and all could verify was I was powering with 240....I thought. After getting home I discovered one leg was dead. The electrician wired the GFI wrong and after correcting that I am off and running. I really appreciate the help. Cheers!!

 

[BrunDog]

Ohm fouled us again with his silly law!!