Jim's Beer Kit

5KW will draw about 20A, so 32A ring main will be OK. 32A mcb's are standard in most houses for a ring main.

The current drawn in Amps is equal to the Wattage divided by Volts. (1KW draws 4A assuming a 250V supply). If using extension leads ensure they are suitably rated and unwind them fully. If they are used partly unwound they can get very hot and melt. The best way to use 2 high wattage elements is to ...

Returning to brewing after a break of 15 years. I have decided to replace the now broken mash tun with a newer version. Previously I only brewed uk style beers, single step infusion mash. But now wish to brew other beers as well, using stepped temperature mashing. Now the problem, my idea is to use ...