Modifying Temp Controlled Kettle Element?

[Stiftung]

Hi,


I acquired an electric kettle which I tested yesterday. I put 35l of water in and set it to the highest setting. It took 38mins to get to 70*C from 20*C

I pushed on to see how long it would take to get to boiling point but then it cut out at 80*C I would like to us it for my boil though?

Are these easily/cheaply modified?.

 

[Benn]

What brand/type is the kettle? 40L Urn?

 

[Stiftung]

 

[Stiftung]

 

[Stiftung]

60L I can't find anything at all on it indicating brand or anything.

 

[wildburkey]

It looks home made, but I could be wrong. Do you know what it was used for or how many watts the element is?

 

[Stiftung]

Yeah it could be homemade judging by the fittings it looks like it's been around a fair while too but I don't know of it's previous use. No idea of the wattage I'll open the control box tonight and see if there are any clues

 

[S.E]

If you only want to use it as a kettle it should be easy enough to bypass the thermostat so it boils. Probably best to get someone to take a look at the wiring anyway, particularly the earth to ensure its all ok before using it. Where did you acquire it?

 

[TwoCrows]

Get it rewired, without thermostat if you want it to boil water/ wort.

 

[Stiftung]

I was intending to mash and boil so I'll try and replace the thermostat it think