Cheeky Peak 100L elect kettle setup - thoughts?

[buckerooni]

been looking to move up from a 40L to 100L and came across this:

http://www.cheekypeakbrewery.com.au/index.php/everything-mashing/bioler-brew-kettles/product/1592-electric-ss-100ltr-boiler-brew-kettle-single-base-includes-chiller-whirl-pool-kit

by the time you add up the price of all the kit it looks like a pretty good buy.

by adding a false bottom, pump this looks like a pretty good 1V BIAB?

any other options I should consider? I want to keep going electric and add some kind of controller down the track.

 

[Yob]

Depends if you like ro tinker or not.. Don't forget some sort of pulley rig, super strong bag and extra power will also be required

 

[wide eyed and legless]

I suppose he could use multiple bags and do without the hoist, does look a good buy though.

 

[buckerooni]

Depends if you like ro tinker or not.. Don't forget some sort of pulley rig, super strong bag and extra power will also be required

Specs have it heating a 1-2 degrees per minute, do you think this is a bit overly optimistic for the 2 x 2400w at 95L?

I remember seeing a calc sheet around here and thought the recommendation was 2400w+3600w or there abouts.

I've got an over-the-side element but i'd rather keep it simpler by having the required power from the kettle itself.

 

[Yob]

I think 95L is optimistic...

 

[TheWiggman]

1-2°C/min might be true from 20 - 30°C but as you move away from ambient temp the rate of heating/cooling slows. 4400W isn't a lot for 95l but will do the job, albeit just. I think you'd be keen pushing 95l in a 100l vessel but I don't like to live as dangerously as some.

 

[buckerooni]

1-2°C/min might be true from 20 - 30°C but as you move away from ambient temp the rate of heating/cooling slows. 4400W isn't a lot for 95l but will do the job, albeit just. I think you'd be keen pushing 95l in a 100l vessel but I don't like to live as dangerously as some.

Interesting about the slowing of the heating. yeah, I guess the grainbill of around 15kg for a 60L batch, with 80L of strike water or something similar.

As I am a big fan of school night brewing, getting water up to strike ASAP is crucial. Asking cheeky peak for element upgrades at the mo.

 

[tj2204]

Did you end up getting this kettle? I've been eyeing it off for while now. Would be wanting to do double/triple batch biab in it.

 

[DU99]

a digital timer 16amp Din rail might be a go...

 

[buckerooni]

Did you end up getting this kettle? I've been eyeing it off for while now. Would be wanting to do double/triple batch biab in it.

I just bought the pot from cheekypeak, and am looking into getting a custom element from Romar Elements. Also looking to do triple batches on a school night so I'm looking at 2 x 4200w elements so I can get to strike temp fast, and also to the boil. Have got a Brauduino now that can handle 2 x 4800w, but my sparky suggested running a bit less.

Gotta get some nice big cable into my shed to get this going at the same time...and got geared winch ( http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272012784431 ) for slow and controlled bag lifts.

will start a build thread once I get my elements sorted.

 

[Robbo2234]

We did this..

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It can move on the strut. Got it from ebay