50l keg build for 4 " glass column. 5 copper bubble plate

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50l keg build for 4 " glass column. 5 copper bubble plate

Postby jonhre » Wed May 24, 2017 6:00 am

Just wanting to know about elements for my keg broiler for a 4 " glass column. 5 copper bubble plates.
Will i need runa single or twin elements. I do have a voltage controller rated to 6000 watts
Thank you
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Re: 50l keg build for 4 " glass column. 5 copper bubble pla

Postby Amfamora » Wed May 24, 2017 6:49 am

Common for people to run 2x 2400w elements on seperate 10amp circuits.

If you have 15amp circuits or higher you can safely run higher wattage elements.

240v x 15amp = 3600w element potentially. More power allows for faster heatup and faster runs if your condensors can knock down the vapour.
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Re: 50l keg build for 4 " glass column. 5 copper bubble pla

Postby Sam. » Wed May 24, 2017 8:26 am

I moved your post here for your first post, welcome mate :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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