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[HVB]

Sitting on elements doesn't transfer heat as well as submersed elements.  Also the point of contact is smaller and I think it would be easier to scorch.

With the constant stiring I am not sure about the scorching. 

[No Party JKor]

Sitting on elements doesn't transfer heat as well as submersed elements.  Also the point of contact is smaller and I think it would be easier to scorch.

 

 

Efficiency will be slightly less, but that will be mitigated by insulating the underside of the heating elements.  My pot has a 3 ply bottom, so i'm not worried about scorching.

[djinkc]

Efficiency will be slightly less, but that will be mitigated by insulating the underside of the heating elements.  My pot has a 3 ply bottom, so i'm not worried about scorching.

 

Just throwing stuff out there.  Never brewed with NG but the Weber runs on it.  Not as hot as propane with the plumbing I have.  It works OK with a burner I have for deep frying and seafood boils but not great.

[BlKtRe]

I thought the saying was "Once you go electric you never go back".  

 

I guess JKor has some killer brewing equipment! 

[positiveContact]

have you looked into a large induction element?

[No Party JKor]

have you looked into a large induction element?

I did. The impression i got is that they were questionable efficiency. You can get a 3500w version for a reasonable price. 5000w is quite a bit more. I don't remember the exact issue but i did research them and came to the conclusion it wasn't worth it.

[Mike Green]

If you decide on going electric and want to build a controller let me know and I"ll send you a PCB for CraftBrewPi 

[No Party JKor]

If you decide on going electric and want to build a controller let me know and I"ll send you a PCB for CraftBrewPi 

 

 

Cool.  Have you built one?

[No Party JKor]

Well, finally inspecting the barn basement. Turns out there's a subpanel with 220 already down there. Score!

This place is set up perfectly for an electric brewery. I can even tap mash water straight off the boiler. The space heater is 63kbtu. Lots of lighting and outlets down there, too. Although all the lights need to be replaced. Time to start some reno work...

[No Party JKor]

Just found a 220 outlet already installed, too. Nice.

[Mike Green]

Cool.  Have you built one?

I soldered a few boards but never used it because I brew with gas.I'm waiting for someone to invent a cheap propane gas valve that runs off 12v.

[No Party JKor]

All but one of the ancient fluorescent light fixtures works too. Those things look about 30 yrs old, all rusted out, but they work!

[Mya]

mad scientist lair!

 

 

 

a couple racks of lag glass, some jacob's ladders and a tesla coil, and Bam!

Edited by miccullen, 08 October 2017 - 09:55 AM.

[positiveContact]

this brewery is shaping up to be awesome and I'm glad I live close enough to JKor to come see it sometime.  I'll bring some homebrew

[No Party JKor]

Here's the 'before' pic:

 

[Mike Green]

You need to start a thread over at HBT.I bet you will get tons of tips 

[HVB]

You need to start a thread over at HBT.I bet you will get tons of tips

Lots of tips but how many useful? I will read over there and see bad advice many times, just my observation.

[No Party JKor]

I don't think i'm going to spend much money/time getting it set up. I just want an efficient space to brew. I'll probably rearrange the electrical a bit and add lighting but otherwise it's ready to go.

[Mya]

I don't think i'm going to spend much money/time getting it set up. I just want an efficient space to brew. I'll probably rearrange the electrical a bit and add lighting but otherwise it's ready to go.

you already have the big 220v BIAB setup right?  brew on!

[No Party JKor]

you already have the big 220v BIAB setup right? brew on!

I haven't finished it but it's pretty close to being ready to use. I need to dig up all the parts from the move.