Elec element for beer keg still

[alohashine]

I have been using a single 1500 watt electric heating element on my old 6 gal copper pot still for years now. I designed a control box out of an old metal case complete with voltage meter, outlets and fan. Works great, I can run full bore for stripping, or dial it back for spirit runs.

Designing a 15 gal beer keg pot still build (with thumper) now. Looks like this one: https://www.olympicdistillers.com/moons ... parts-only" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow The problem I have is I cannot use 240v/4500w elements, as I don't have a plug that big anywhere. (SWMBO insists I brew outside).
Can I just use two 1500w elements and plug them into different outlets? Is two 1500w elements enough for 11 gal washes? What would you suggest? Thanks.


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[NZChris]

That's what I've been doing for decades. It's best if the two outlets aren't on the same circuit.

[shadylane]

I'd use 240v - 5500w electric elements.
Two of them would pull 2750w on 120v
Plus, your still will be ready for 240v in the future

[RedwoodHillBilly]

I'd use 240v - 5500w electric elements.
Two of them would pull 2750w on 120v
Plus, your still will be ready for 240v in the future

+1

I have a brewhaus 15 gal kettle setup that way. They are wired for my standard 240 wiring (l14-30) and I made adapters to be able to run them on 120. That way if my 240 is in use doing something else, I can still run. I also have the option of running one on 240 and one on 120 for fast heatup.