I brew 5gal batches on an Avantco IC3500 via BIAB and it’s great for a boil but now I’m looking for a way to maintain mash temps better. I’m thinking about adding a small (120v*) heat element controlled by an Inkbird ITC-1000. If I can avoid drilling a new hole in my kettle, that’d be nice. So, I’m thinking that I might add an element to a tee-fitting close to the kettle and in-line with my existing recirculation pump. Would that concentrate too much heat?
Perhaps I’d have to keep the pump on while the element’s on—which would be fine.
For reference, setting the induction plate to 700 watts normally causes a slow temp increase. The next lowest setting is 500 watts and causes a faster decrease. This is all at room temp or a bit hotter. My space isn’t insulated so it’ll likely need more watts as winter approaches and more heat escapes.
What else should I be considering?
I’m thinking about using something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/DERNORD-Imme...=9004531&hvtargid=pla-376829515320&psc=1&th=1
*There’s only one 220v circuit in my brew space and no more space in the sub panel so I want to keep it to 120v.
Perhaps I’d have to keep the pump on while the element’s on—which would be fine.
For reference, setting the induction plate to 700 watts normally causes a slow temp increase. The next lowest setting is 500 watts and causes a faster decrease. This is all at room temp or a bit hotter. My space isn’t insulated so it’ll likely need more watts as winter approaches and more heat escapes.
What else should I be considering?
I’m thinking about using something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/DERNORD-Imme...=9004531&hvtargid=pla-376829515320&psc=1&th=1
*There’s only one 220v circuit in my brew space and no more space in the sub panel so I want to keep it to 120v.