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   1. 4000 W for 15gallon

      by subl, 11 years ago in Electric BIAB

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      Hello, im in the process of converting my 19g/70l kettle to electric and am wondering if this 4kw electric element will be enough to boil 15g/55l of water (ambient temperature is in the low 60s), i dont have acess to the 5500w low density ones as they dont ship them over here.
      My setup will be very simple with just the element and a switch connected to a 20a/220v outlet, it is biab so im planning on mashing in the same kettle.
      Also im wondering how far from the bottom should i mount it, im...

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      Sorry if I mislead you on the damaging element comment.
      What I was referring to was; I have no idea how much downward pressure wet grain will exert when in a liquid, but where you are relying on a silicone gasket as a seal. Any pressure on the element may cause problems at some point? (Who knows but I wouldn't want to risk it).
      
      However, the main reason is that I use a potato masher as a mash paddle. Smashing that thing up and down without knowing exactly where the elements are is not advisable...
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      mally
      11 years ago

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