Electric boil kettle control

[jeffsmith]

are we basically controlling the boil the same way we would on a stove? Just dialing it to a sweet spot?

That's my understanding of those units.

[mr x]

Yup, that's how I assume that unit runs.

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[ANGELofDEBT]

Yeah I have used this setup 3 or 4 times now. It works about the same as a propane burner. For my HLT I just max it out until it reaches temp, then turn it off. For Boil kettle it's on max until I reach a boil then turn it down to maintain a rolling boil. For 12 gallons on a 4500 W element it's about 2/3 of max.

[jtmwhyte]

Where'd you get your washers and hardware? I'd also like to know where you got your dryer cord

Have you figured out what you're doing at the other end with the controller? any fancy PIDs or monitoring gizmos?

I'm still sourcing the washer and silicone. If I find a source are you willing to order at the same time?

The gang box was the last at Canadian Tire in New Glasgow ($12) and I grabbed the covers from home depot last time I was in the city($3). Dryer cords are 20 bucks at Central and the 10/4 wire is $2.99 per foot at home hardware.

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[bluenose]

Where'd you get your washers and hardware? I'd also like to know where you got your dryer cord

Have you figured out what you're doing at the other end with the controller? any fancy PIDs or monitoring gizmos?

I'm still sourcing the washer and silicone. If I find a source are you willing to order at the same time?

The gang box was the last at Canadian Tire in New Glasgow ($12) and I grabbed the covers from home depot last time I was in the city($3). Dryer cords are 20 bucks at Central and the 10/4 wire is $2.99 per foot at home hardware.

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Cool, the 1" nut was what I was thinking would be tough... I found a source I've used a couple times on ebay, shipping is free though they take a while
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LOCKNUT-1-NPT-30 ... 43af16be91

[jeffsmith]

OBK carries them as well: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/1_Inch_S ... ck-nut.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[bluenose]

here's a spot for washers:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Stainless-Steel- ... 27d11373be
we'd get 25 washers but it's a low $/unit...

better than buying 1 washer for $3 and paying $25 shipping IMO

[RubberToe]

Aren't those elements 1 1/4" ?

[bluenose]

Aren't those elements 1 1/4" ?

DOH!

haha

I didn't measure it myself, I was just following his lead

[RubberToe]

Although the nut is labeled as 1 inch as well, just watch out, maybe it's just a fucked up naming thing.

[bluenose]

OBK carries them as well: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/1_Inch_S ... ck-nut.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

yes they do, thanks

though no 1-1/4" washers

[jtmwhyte]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silicone-o-ring ... 2ec5972568" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

silicone o-rings

[jeffsmith]

OBK carries them as well: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/1_Inch_S ... ck-nut.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

yes they do, thanks

though no 1-1/4" washers

Are you sure? I'm almost positive I saw them there.

[jeffsmith]

http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/1_1_4_St ... ck-nut.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jeffsmith]

Oh, washers. Apparently I can't read at this point in the day.

[jtmwhyte]

so I ordered a pack of o-rings from the ebay link and I assembled a box with the controller and some electrical PVC from central. I'm going to pull the trigger on the washers in the next couple of days. It's going to come to 16 bucks for two washers (Amazon).

[LiverDance]

so I ordered a pack of o-rings from the ebay link and I assembled a box with the controller and some electrical PVC from central. I'm going to pull the trigger on the washers in the next couple of days. It's going to come to 16 bucks for two washers (Amazon).

I'm interested in a couple of amazon items, maybe we could do a group order? First and formost this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BP ... B000BPG4LI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; since i found out the element I have is a dud!

[jtmwhyte]

so I ordered a pack of o-rings from the ebay link and I assembled a box with the controller and some electrical PVC from central. I'm going to pull the trigger on the washers in the next couple of days. It's going to come to 16 bucks for two washers (Amazon).

I'm interested in a couple of amazon items, maybe we could do a group order? First and formost this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BP ... B000BPG4LI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; since i found out the element I have is a dud!

As long as X is willing to mule either way I'd be game. I think Bluenose may be in too as he's building a kettle down my way.

[LiverDance]

Cool, i'll get my shopping list together tonight and pm bluenose as well.

[RubberToe]

I'm interested in a couple of amazon items, maybe we could do a group order? First and formost this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BP ... B000BPG4LI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; since i found out the element I have is a dud!

I wouldn't mind having a spare element on hand as well. That's the one I use BTW.

[jtmwhyte]

I also bought a 25 pack of o-rings... so... yeah... don't buy o-rings...

[bluenose]

cool beans... did anyone find a good source for the washers? I tried ebay, but didn't have much luck

[RubberToe]

FYI, I don't use the washer in my setup. Mostly because I couldn't track one down at the time. I built my element box like the electric brewery, removed the rubber washer that comes on the element, put the element through the box, through the kettle, with an o-ring and nut on the inside. It's probably not Mr. X approved, but no leaks.

[jtmwhyte]

cool beans... did anyone find a good source for the washers? I tried ebay, but didn't have much luck

I sourced them on Amazon, but I'm considering going washerless if Rubbertoe did.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006U2 ... brewery-20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[bluenose]

cool beans... did anyone find a good source for the washers? I tried ebay, but didn't have much luck

I sourced them on Amazon, but I'm considering going washerless if Rubbertoe did.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006U2 ... brewery-20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'd pay the $2.75 for a washer if shipping were free, but I'd follow anyone named hot pepper daddy anywhere