Temp controlled immersion heater

Post #1 made 12 years ago
I use a propane burner for my brews, and although my mash temps don't wander much I was thinking a hybrid propane/electric setup might do the trick. Has anybody used propane to reach mash temps and then maintained with an external temp controller and electric wand? It would seem that a fairly low wattage device could maintain temps, no?

Post #2 made 12 years ago
Only "gotcha" I can think of would be the fact that you are going to have to devise a method to stir constantly in order for the temp controller to be able to read the proper temp otherwise you'll have one hot spot right in the vicinity of the heater.

My thoughts? An old blanket or sleeping bag would work just fine.

---Todd
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Post #3 made 12 years ago
thughes wrote:Only "gotcha" I can think of would be the fact that you are going to have to devise a method to stir constantly in order for the temp controller to be able to read the proper temp otherwise you'll have one hot spot right in the vicinity of the heater.

My thoughts? An old blanket or sleeping bag would work just fine.

---Todd
You are probably right, I've noticed that if I give it a stir once in a while the temp goes back up quite a bit according to my pot thermo. You seem to be the electric brewing guru Todd I was hoping you might nudge me towards it incrementally ;)
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Post #4 made 12 years ago
I got used clean sleeping bags at a garage (jumble?)sale real cheap. Someone once mentioned an electric blanket and I have been on the lookout for one.
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Post #5 made 12 years ago
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Lylo wrote:I got used clean sleeping bags at a garage (jumble?)sale real cheap. Someone once mentioned an electric blanket and I have been on the lookout for one.
I've been using this but it doesn't like the cooler weather too much. I was looking for some automation but not quite ready for electric whole hog. An electric blanket does seem reasonable but water and it would scare me a bit. Thanks Guys I'll take my nap after the brew :)
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