Hi there,
Just considering ways to simplify and shorten my brewday. I have a big 100lt stainless steel pot that I brew 50lt batches in using gas and a propane burner but it takes a long time to get it to boil and to mash temp. I can speed it up a bit by using hot water from my hotwater cylinder but then I don't have any hotwater for the rest of the day.
So I was thinking about getting a heatstick like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Quick- ... 1093057840.
Specifications if the link goes down:
WOOJU Quick Boiling Water Heater
Automatic power off when water running out
Overall length: 58cm 23in / Cable length: 80cm 32in / Weight: 1.3kg
Temp. control: 20-120℃, 68 ~ 248℉
220V 60Hz 3,000W
Material: Stainless Steel
Made in Korea
I checked the wiring in my house (in Europe with 230V) and they are 5mm2 wires so they should be able to handle 3,000W easily.
I think the advantages of this system would be:
1) more efficient heating of water for mashing - I can insulate the vessel with the heat stick inside which I can't do with the gas
2) After removing the bag, I can put the heat stick back in to speed up reaching the boil
3) I could set it up to a timer and put water in the night before so it is at mash temp by time I have had breakfast (if I can find a timer that will handle 3,000W)
4) If I want to do a batch sparge I can use it to preheat the sparge water in a bucket.
5) I use less gas.
6) I cut down on my chances of poisoning myself with carbon monoxide myself by brewing with less gas.
7) Possibly if I made a shield to go around the element I could use it for maintaining the mash temperature so I don't have to take off the insulation when I fire up the burner. Of course I would still stir it while it is turned on.
Has anyone had experience with using heatsticks with BIAB and propane. Would you recommend it? Keep in mind that I have to heat about 70-80lt for a full brew.
Do you know of any suppliers who sell them in Europe? Ideally with a thermostat but not absolutely essential.
Many thanks,
Jube
Hybrid Electric/Gas BIAB using heatstick
Post #1 made 7 years ago
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