reVoxAHB
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Hi gang,
I'm in the process of upgrading my brewery, and the idea of using a 2200 or 2400w electric element w/ the MashMate HLT controller, on timer, is attractive. I could carbon filter my brew water the night before brew, set it to strike temp, and have it ready to go at 9AM, for example.
I'm wondering, have any of you noted the electricity consumption and/or worked out roughly how much this setup costs to run per batch? I realise this will be dependent on batch size and what you're using it for; happy to hear whatever you reckon it costs including where you're using them- boilers, hlt, etc. I'll be using it w/ HLT only at 46L batches (stepping into 69L batches in Feb. roughly).
Concerned, as I've watched the house meter run like crazy when someone runs a simple $15 electric water boiler in the house sort of deal. :huh:
The alternative would be installing wheels to the bottom of my brew stand, with my NG mongolian burner stationary below the 1 tier kettles. I could then roll the stand so that the HLT is under flame, roll back to kettle, etc. I'm guessing this would be a good deal cheaper, but I'd lose the automation and convenience of the element route.
Any advice appreciated!
Cheers and Happy New Year all,
reVox
I'm in the process of upgrading my brewery, and the idea of using a 2200 or 2400w electric element w/ the MashMate HLT controller, on timer, is attractive. I could carbon filter my brew water the night before brew, set it to strike temp, and have it ready to go at 9AM, for example.
I'm wondering, have any of you noted the electricity consumption and/or worked out roughly how much this setup costs to run per batch? I realise this will be dependent on batch size and what you're using it for; happy to hear whatever you reckon it costs including where you're using them- boilers, hlt, etc. I'll be using it w/ HLT only at 46L batches (stepping into 69L batches in Feb. roughly).
Concerned, as I've watched the house meter run like crazy when someone runs a simple $15 electric water boiler in the house sort of deal. :huh:
The alternative would be installing wheels to the bottom of my brew stand, with my NG mongolian burner stationary below the 1 tier kettles. I could then roll the stand so that the HLT is under flame, roll back to kettle, etc. I'm guessing this would be a good deal cheaper, but I'd lose the automation and convenience of the element route.
Any advice appreciated!
Cheers and Happy New Year all,
reVox