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I bought a Pro-Series II column and fitted it to a keg with a 1500 watt electric element. I have burned up two variable controls today that were supposed to be sized for it.
What does everyone else do? Element size ,110V,?
Control type ?
I am way past worrying about cost, I need to do this right the next time.
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Bob, I went with propane heat. I did not even think of a heating element. A lot of distillers love the electric element but for me I brew a lot of beer and propane is a must and I have a lot on hand. I bought a turkey fryer and use the stand and burner for my keg ,boiler,. I hope you get everything worked out.
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electric interests me over an open flame for safety reasons I guess. Thanks though!
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hi bob h, your variable transformer should work with a 1500 watt heater. just make sure that you fix your heater to stays on all the time. in other words bypass the controller on the heater itself. then use this transformer to control your heat. i hope this helps.
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This is a water heater type element, no controller on it.
Thanks buzzman
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if you're using a hot water heater type element, i'd imagine that this would be a good controller.
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I have posted a question on several of the other forums, and as yer not received a reply. As I have always gotten answers here,even when my questions were kinda dumb, here it is:
It would seem to me that a gas hot water heater would be the perfect heat source, insulated glass lined. bottom drain for a hose and easy cleaning, cheaper and quicker heat up and easily controlled after by passing thermostat, and useing an inline gas valve. Exhaust fumes that come out at the top are easely piped out a window or roof vent. There ar 20 gal. and up. and local plumbers replace perfectly good ones all the time- like for a bad thermostat, clogged up burner, or someone bought anew house and wanted electric instead, and are glad to give them away, as they have to pay at the landfills and dumps. Does anyone know of any problems with this thinking- pro's and con's.
Thanks, Mtnwalker
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