Questions tagged [electric]
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DIY 110 volt eBIAB sytem possible?
I've been doing some research into pre-built electric all-in-one brewing systems (Robobrew, Grainfather, etc) vs DIY electric systems. The prevailing sentiment is that a DIY 110v 1500 watt system is ...
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120v DC Agitator 240v element
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Full disclosure: Not an electrician, mostly clueless.
Setting: Home Brewing Beer
Short: 120v DC variable drive motor running full tilt when 240v AC 5500w element is connected to ...
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General questions about controllers
I do 5 gallon all grain batches using a 16 gallon Bayou BK, a 10 gallon water cooler mash tun, and a burner. Eventually I'd like to upgrade my equipment to electric with either a RIMS or HERMS setup, ...
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Can a RIMS element be located in the mash tun instead of in a tube?
I am trying to find out if it's possible to have a PID controlled electric kettle style element in the base of the mash tun ( under a false bottom ); and just use the circulating pump for the purpose ...
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Can a 1-wire temperature sensor be easily turned into a PT100 or PT1000 sensor?
I have a 1-wire sensor which has the design I need and a hardware for working with PT100/PT1000 sensors. Can I turn the 1-wire sensor into a PT100/PT1000 sensor easily?
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Can't get my Electric Kettle to boil?
I assembled an electric kettle with a 5500W CAMCO heating element. The element heats water significantly faster than my gas burner ever did but peaks out at 205-210 degrees. I can take 5 gallons ...
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power is cutting out on my (electric) boiler
I have an electrim mashing bin (the standard one of these) that I use as a boiler. This morning as I went to heat my liquor, the element started to cut out (water was around 60°C). When I left the ...
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How can I mount a water heater element to a GoldenGate keg?
I have what I think is a GoldenGate style keg. It's got a bunghole, a tapped hole on top and another near the base.
I want to mount a electric hot water heater element in the base hole.
The base ...
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Electric brewing inside
It's starting to get cold out there but I still want to brew. I started looking into electric brew kettles (i am still new and only using extracts kits). Most of the stuff I read online is about ...
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Screw dimensions for camco/reliance water heater element?
I'm planning to install a water heater element in my boiling kettle.
I have been looking at the Reliance and Camco elements but since neither is easy to get by in Finland I really need to go for a ...
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Electric RIMS wattage, voltage calculations
I'm building an electric RIMS system from an old barrel-style keg. I picked up a 4500W 240V HWD element from Home Depot, and built a 1" copper tube housing around it to let wort flow by.
My ...
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Electric brewing in UK or Ireland
I currently brew beer in my kitchen, but the mess, smells and dirty looks from my wife have taken some of the joy out of my brew day. I started looking into an electric brewing solution that would ...
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What options exist for temperature control for electric HLT
Are there any low cost (less than $150) solutions to add temperature control to an electric HLT? My setup is a keg with a 5500W water heater element. I love how quickly it brings 15 gallons to ...
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What wattage element is needed for hot liquor tank/heat exchanger, and what about brew kettle?
I'm completely captivated by www.theelectricbrewery.com, love their directions, and have ordered the parts, so I'll have my experience soon, but what is your experience with selecting hot water heater ...
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Electric Kettle with thermostat
What's your opinion on them? Have you ever used one? I was thinking of buying one (specially designed for brewing, even has a tap on). How is it different from the more traditional methods? Is it ...
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