So what's optimum boil?

[Leann ull]

So what's the optimum boil, we've done hop cone pics, post a pic or better still use tapatalk to include a vid of how you boil off your 4-5l.

[Bart]

how you boil off your 4-5l.

60 min rolling boil in PECO Boiler - that's the usual boil-off volume for me.

As for pic - everyone knows how a PECO boiler looks like, right?

[molc]

Think he's looming to see what the rolling boil looks like, as the agitation helps with hop utilisation etc.

Mine is currently 2.9/hr, though that should increase soon

[Greg2013]

how you boil off your 4-5l.

60 min rolling boil in PECO Boiler - that's the usual boil-off volume for me.

As for pic - everyone knows how a PECO boiler looks like, right?

Pfft i boil off 11lt/60mins in my Peco you must have a dodgy one Bazz 

[pob]

Pfft i boil off 11lt/60mins in my Peco you must have a dodgy one Bazz 

That seems very high for a ~30L bucket, are you measuring that as mash in volume compared to into fermenter volume?
Is that both elements on full for whole boil? Or a jet engine?

[pob]

This is two 2.2kW elements running at 77% power.

https://youtu.be/k3PNc1GdVIY

Running a boil off of about 4L/hr. The reduced power from the has better heat distribution compared to just one on full power.

[Greg2013]

Pfft i boil off 11lt/60mins in my Peco you must have a dodgy one Bazz 

That seems very high for a ~30L bucket, are you measuring that as mash in volume compared to into fermenter volume?
Is that both elements on full for whole boil? Or a jet engine?

Both elements full tilt for the 60mins,i need to get a regulator for both,one element is not enough and two full tilt is too much. 

What do you use to regulate the power to your elements Pob ?

[armedcor]

He's using the Ardbir brew controller

[pob]

Previously used a Voltage Regulator (J34 Free Shipping AC 220V 3800W SCR Voltage Regulator Dimming Dimmers Speed Controller Thermostat
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-AC-220V-3800W-SCR-Voltage-Regulator-Dimming-Dimmers-Speed-Controller-Thermostat/832315057.html).

Had to change it over between the elements from brew to brew to help keep crud build up on element to a minimum.
I was going to get a 2nd one for other element until I found the ArdBir (does other stuff aswell).

[Greg2013]

Previously used a Voltage Regulator (J34 Free Shipping AC 220V 3800W SCR Voltage Regulator Dimming Dimmers Speed Controller Thermostat
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-AC-220V-3800W-SCR-Voltage-Regulator-Dimming-Dimmers-Speed-Controller-Thermostat/832315057.html).

Had to change it over between the elements from brew to brew to help keep crud build up on element to a minimum.
I was going to get a 2nd one for other element until I found the ArdBir (does other stuff aswell).

That ArdBir looks the business but out of my price range i'm afraid,will order a couple of the cheaper regulators you linked instead,i really need to get that boil under control.

Btw Pob just subbed so keep them videos coming eh 

[nigel_c]

Previously used a Voltage Regulator (J34 Free Shipping AC 220V 3800W SCR Voltage Regulator Dimming Dimmers Speed Controller Thermostat
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-AC-220V-3800W-SCR-Voltage-Regulator-Dimming-Dimmers-Speed-Controller-Thermostat/832315057.html).

Had to change it over between the elements from brew to brew to help keep crud build up on element to a minimum.
I was going to get a 2nd one for other element until I found the ArdBir (does other stuff aswell).

That's what I use. Great for dialling in a nice rolling boil.

[Leann ull]

Any other vids of boils? And I don't mean this variety , spoiler alert not to be looked at after recently eating

http://youtu.be/fpGgW-Gjn_E

[DEMPSEY]

Jasus that's disgusting,and I watched it all

[nigel_c]

Oh ya dirty bastard.

[Leann ull]

Potato salad for lunch it is so