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Concealed element.

PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:12 pm
by guypb
Hello,

Previously I've used a gas burner rather than elements - but looking for an electric powered still for my next Boka. I've had a look at 5 star but their boilers have exposed elements - the other option I was looking at was a 65L Digiboiler with a power controller..

I want to be able to run fruit washes for eau de vie/fruit brandies, (as well as being able to run neutral spirits).

Does anyone know of suppliers of jacketed boilers or with the digiboiler suffice?

Many thanks

Guy

Re: Concealed element.

PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:32 pm
by The Stig
A jacketed boiler is going to cost heaps , so unless you’ve got deep pockets or looking to go commercial a Digiboil is the way to go.
But remember , the 65L is a 15 amp job and the 5 Star Controllers are only 10 amp

Re: Concealed element.

PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:41 pm
by howard
the GEN-4 brewzillas have concealed elements and (apparently) have the ability to control the power as a percentage( like the grainfather).
so no need for a power controller.
they do a 35l/65l & 100l version.

Re: Concealed element.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:54 am
by The Stig
Brewzillas are so expensive , especially the Gen 4

Re: Concealed element.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:14 am
by guypb
Thanks for the tip guys

Re: Concealed element.

PostPosted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:07 pm
by howard
The Stig wrote:Brewzillas are so expensive , especially the Gen 4

ain't that the truth.
gen-4 65l is $900!
mind you, the 70l grainfather is $1800-1900. :wtf:
i was going to upgrade, but i'll have to wait until my gen 3.1 dies.
it's still a good option for me as i make a fair bit of beer, they make mashing so easy, and good efficiency too.

Re: Concealed element.

PostPosted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:05 pm
by bluc
Thinking about the 120l one to dial in a scotch..