I went on the cheap side of an electric set up (as compared to the electricbrewery.com). I installed a 240V dryer outlet (30A), and I built a control panel with an Auber SSR manual control, and a single SSR. I didn't want to bother with a PID and the rtd it requires. I figured that since I used...
I just brewed for the first time electric today! I added water at 180F (4.5 gal) in my MT, waited 10 min and it droped only to 175F. So I had to add cold water to get it where it needed to (164F).
Next time, I'll preheat the water at ~169F and it should be pretty close to where I want it to be...
Thanks Natdavis777, I transfer by gravity (for now) so that gives me an idea. I will shoot for ~180F and will add water after 10 min if needed to reach striking temp.
Guys, I've search the forum without luck for this question. I've just converted to 100% electric and my mash tun is a converted keg. I used to preheat the mash water in the MT on a propane burner. However, I will now use an electric HT. I am therefore wondering what should be my water...
Well, it took a while for someone to answer my original question lol! Thanks for the info.
FYI, I went with a Victoria and couldn't be happier.
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It doesn't trully answer your question but I personnally insulate my mash keg with a foam mattress I got at Wal-Mart in the camping dep. the foam doesn't absorb water and can be easily cut for all the things that need to go through (valve, therm, etc.).
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