what temperature does your elec. element cut out at?

[Dara]

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

[abv]

Install a second element don't mess about with one, big risk and not worth it for the sake of 20quid.

[CARA]

One of my elements cut out for the 9.4 (ish) barrel brew, can't recommend 2 elements highly enough

[johnrm]

Dara, Kettle elements were not designed to be on for an hour.

[Shane Phelan]

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.

[johnrm]

Does Higher Gravity mean higher boiling point?

@Dara, open the element and nip the shut off ring with a wire cutter.

[Shane Phelan]

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.

[Will_D]

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

[Dara]

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.