I have put the 2.4Kw element from the woefully inadequate electrim bin in to an 80 L stainless steel pot,
Does anybody know, or have experience of what is the limit of this element in litres?
As ever, I look forward to any answers.
2.4Kw Elements, what is their limit
Re: 2.4Kw Elements, what is their limit
taking in to account that you wouldn't want to fill the 80 litre pot to the brim:-
60 litres of 15C water with a 2.4kW element will come to a boil after 2.5 hours but I wouldn't expect this to be able to attain a rolling boil. It might simmer a bit.
40 litres of 15C water will boil after 1.5 hours. This, if well insulated will probably get to a rolling boil. If it's coming from a mash tun (ie around 60C), it will boil after 50 mins.
To get a rolling boil going in a reasonable time for 60 litres you really need another element, coming out of the tun this will boil in about 40 mins.
Hope this helps.
60 litres of 15C water with a 2.4kW element will come to a boil after 2.5 hours but I wouldn't expect this to be able to attain a rolling boil. It might simmer a bit.
40 litres of 15C water will boil after 1.5 hours. This, if well insulated will probably get to a rolling boil. If it's coming from a mash tun (ie around 60C), it will boil after 50 mins.
To get a rolling boil going in a reasonable time for 60 litres you really need another element, coming out of the tun this will boil in about 40 mins.
Hope this helps.
Re: 2.4Kw Elements, what is their limit
There is a calculator that can work out how long this will take here - http://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/calc.html
It'll take 3 hours to bring 80L to the boil, according to that. I think you are going to need at least one more element in there. It is very common to have 2 elements, running from separate mains sockets, to reduce the time it takes to boil large quantities of liquid.
It'll take 3 hours to bring 80L to the boil, according to that. I think you are going to need at least one more element in there. It is very common to have 2 elements, running from separate mains sockets, to reduce the time it takes to boil large quantities of liquid.
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wilfy1970
Re: 2.4Kw Elements, what is their limit
I used the 80L pot as it was obviously bigger than the bin that came as the electrim. I am in the process of fitting another element, but was going to make a couple of 25L brews until I get around to fitting another one.
With the wort temperature at around 60c when out of the mash tun, a bit of insulation, and the pre boil quantity being around the low 40 Litres, I take it this will do me until I get another element in then.
With the wort temperature at around 60c when out of the mash tun, a bit of insulation, and the pre boil quantity being around the low 40 Litres, I take it this will do me until I get another element in then.