120v 200w Eletement...is it enough?

[1971hemicuda]

I was really liking the idea of doing electric boiling. I already have an all electric RIMS system, but just use propane to boil. HOWEVER, i'm going to be upgrading from 5, to 10 gallons. My question

Is 1 120v, 2000w element enough to boil? I'll only be going from 160 to boil temps, so I was thinking it would be ok.

Or, should I make 2 heat sticks, both 120v/2000w and just turn 1 off when I reach boil.

Suggestions?

Also, mount the elements INSIDE the kettle or make heat sticks and have the ability to take them out of the kettle

thanks!

Jason

 

[onthekeg]

No you will need much more than 2000w to boil. I have a 5500w element and it runs about 60% at boil.

 

[1971hemicuda]

What about running 2 120v elements? That should be ok, shouldnt it

 

[wilserbrewer]

What about running 2 120v elements? That should be ok, shouldnt it

yes

 

[lonepalm]

Bought all the parts to make 2 of these this weekend! It will be temporary until running the separate circuit into the basement strictly for the eBrewery