Hi.
Just wondering what people's experience is of electric elements cutting out? What gravity does your element cut out at for a standard 2.4kw kettle element. Want to do a fes/imperial stout at a gravity of around 1.065-1.070. Have a single element and no time to install a Second. The highest gravity I have boiled has been 1.060 with out problem.
Dara
Install a second element don't mess about with one, big risk and not worth it for the sake of 20quid.
One of my elements cut out for the 9.4 (ish) barrel brew, can't recommend 2 elements highly enough
Dara, Kettle elements were not designed to be on for an hour.
I also had a cut out for the barrel brew. Very glad to have a 2nd element. The gravity was higher than 1.080 for the main boil but I think I did the damage when I started boiling the first runnings that probably had a very high gravity.
Does Higher Gravity mean higher boiling point?
@Dara, open the element and nip the shut off ring with a wire cutter.
Yeah it would mean slightly higher boiling point but also increased risk of caramelisation which builds up on the element causing it to scorch and then cut out.
Quote from: johnrm on November 05, 2013, 04:02:11 PM
Does Higher Gravity mean higher boiling point?
Yes, the higher the sugar(or equivalent) the higher the boiling point. Just ask a toffee maker!
Typical 1.060 mashes boil at about 102 - 103C
Thanks for the feedback. Tried to install a second element but drill bit is knackered from the last stainless drilling session. Think I'll do some more regular gravity beers until I can get it to a work shop to drill it for me.