Hole size is kind of critical for the element and a step bit doesn't seem to make the grade. I bought a used punch on ebay (not cheap but I and several friends have made good use of it) but heard tell that the punch set from Harbor Freight is good for a couple of holes before you have to throw it away.

http://www.harborfreight.com/knockout-p ... 91201.html


Send beer!

3 wires are a ground, and 2 hot legs (no neutral). The ground wire attaches to the inside of the work box (which is grounded to the kettle via the metal-to-metal contact between the box and the kettle):

http://theelectricbrewery.com/heating-elements?page=8

I am very interested in this thread. Funkhouse, you are doing exactly what I want to do.

The idea of brewing without open flame has lots of pluses for me. Ive been researching it for some time.

Thughes, is it necessary to have some type of "controller", or can the thing be plugged right in? As a do it yourselfer, the only thing I dont feel confident in is making a controller.

trout

Electric brewing is awesome!!!

Gotta have some means of control, especially with a 240V rig. A simple PWM will do (pulse width modulator....Google it) or you can purchase a pre-built controller such as something like Bill is going with from HighGravity.

I'm no electrical engineer but building a simple controller is easily within the skill set of anybody capable of tying thier own shoes. There are plenty of how-to's available. Good luck!


--Todd

Good Day, I was a "sparky" when I was working....so PWM CONTROLLER????? look over the many pages....

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/pwm-sh ... ow-221301/

Thanks Guys!

Great job! Good to see another 3V brewer come to their senses.

---Todd