bignick270
Active Member
Today was my first test boil on my electric BIAB system in a 8G kettle. I do 4G boils for a 3G batch into the fermenter. I chose to do a 2000W element in the kettle thinking it would be fine for my batch size (and I only have 120V/20A circuit).
During my test boil today I was only able to hit a max of 205F with my PID set to manual and 100%. The water was boiling but it was a light boil.
I do not think I have enough water level for a straight heat stick but I might be able to use a hot rod from brewhardware.com with a 1500w element on a second circuit but I can not invest in that at the moment.
It is a little disappointing because it seemed like the water heated up to around 200F quickly but it needs a little help. Do you think a 1000w to 1200w hotplate/single electric burner under the kettle would help get it up to 210 or 212?
During my test boil today I was only able to hit a max of 205F with my PID set to manual and 100%. The water was boiling but it was a light boil.
I do not think I have enough water level for a straight heat stick but I might be able to use a hot rod from brewhardware.com with a 1500w element on a second circuit but I can not invest in that at the moment.
It is a little disappointing because it seemed like the water heated up to around 200F quickly but it needs a little help. Do you think a 1000w to 1200w hotplate/single electric burner under the kettle would help get it up to 210 or 212?