3kw Heater on a 13a Socket

[telectrix]

put it on a 32A MCB, 6mm cable, 45A cooker isolator. then a 4mm butyl flex to the heater.

 

[UKMeterman]

Hi,
How quickly do you want the 100l or 300L heated and over what temprature range?

 

[Adskee]

Hi,
How quickly do you want the 100l or 300L heated and over what temprature range?

We're only heating 100l at a time but even with the 3kw heater it will take around 2 hours just to get to 80 degrees.

We'll probably have to do this at least twice every time so anything slower would take too long.

 

[telectrix]

which side of manchester are you. the west and south is just on my patch.

 

[Dizzy_Maskell]

If go for an isolator and a separate supply myself.
Cooler isolator be ideal and correct overload protection (fuse or mcb)


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[Andy78]

I might be teaching you to suck eggs here, but have you explored gas burner systems ? I believe they can be quite popular with large batch homebrewers so it might work for you ?

I know my local garage based microbrewer manages on a single 3kW immersion heater for his 150l batches but have no idea of his heating times or if his needs are similar to yours.

 

[LeeH]

Are you a fellow home brewer Andy? I have a system half built in the garage at the moment.

 

[Karin]

2 x 2,2kw elements across two different outlets/circuits for me

 

[Andy78]

Are you a fellow home brewer Andy? I have a system half built in the garage at the moment.

I do a little bit but only kits with the occasional batch of cider or ginger beer or similar. Not got the time or space for grain brewing unfortunately. I think I've seen your setup on one of the brewing forums in all its shiny glory.

I am stuck with buying my proper beer from a local guy who brews in his garage and supplies local bars and restaurants. But that's great really as his prices are good, his beer is delicious, and he does 7 different styles currently.