Will this break if the temperature range is excessively exceeded (like pouring recently boiled wort into the fermenter)?
170731
No it won't break, but I would try to cool down your wort as quickly as possible before transferring to the fermenter. BullDog Brewhouse.
170732
I doubt it. Like a lot of glue types, it may make the adhesive more pliable and result in it peeling. It's not going to show a reading since you'll vastly exceed it's range, but i can't imagine it would damage it.
170733
I don't know. I've had my kombucha brew exceed the maximum on the strip which is, I think, 78 or so, as I use a seed mat, a thermostat regulator, and, when trying to "rush" my kombucha batch, probably reach temps of 85. The strip hasn't ruptured or broken, but boiling is another temperature range, entirely. I'd email the manufacturer. My brews are "low voltage" and warm, not ever, hot. Good luck.
1729254
This probably isn't the answer you want but i wouldn't do it, because you would have to fill it up with water overnight and that seems to be the most consistent failure mode. As others have posted only add water just before you use it and empty it completely when done and they don't seem to break then.
398915
This usually happens if you don't have enough water in the tank for the amount you're making. If the steady drip turns to a sputter and you start hearing steam being expelled, you've brewed too long.
2281630
There is a chance that the inside liner may warp some if the coco is extremely hot. I use it during brewing beer to hold boiled water in the 130-160 F range and have had some minor warping.
974668
Sorry, but this might be more of a question to the manufacturer. I wired mine up to the 110V outlet and by-pass to an old fridge to control the fermentation temperature (around 68F). I cant recall the temperature limits (max/min) but if the range goes up to 135 and you can wire to 110v then you might be in business. Hope this small info helps.
2153468
Weird coincidence that you should ask. I presume you're asking because (like me) you want to use this as part of a sous vide project. Mine died during the cooking of Thanksgiving turkey. I don't know for certain that heat was the cause of the failure, but the plastic parts had warped, so it seems clear the casing was never designed for high temperatures.
1882389
Seems to be no problem, for me, but I will caution that I use an aluminum plate 1/4 inch thick as a buffer, between the kettle and the burner. This is to avoid any hot spots and scorching, as the bottom is the same gauge stainless as the sides. That plate may provide some protection to the valve and thermometer. Might be a valid concern.
1506174
There is no mention of this error message in the manual. Based on the fact this is is on the temperature display, I have two theories: 1) The temperature inside the kettle has gone too high, causing the error message. Think "HI temperature ERRor" 2) this could relate to high altitudes. Perhaps there are issues due to that?
64297
I use it for adjusting brewing water, so the range I've use it is from 45F to 165F.
2281631
There is a chance that the inside liner may warp some if the coco is extremely hot. I use it during brewing beer to hold boiled water in the 130-160° F range and have had some minor warping.
1883706
That shouldn't be an issue. We've poured near boiling hot coffee in it several times and not had an issue per se.
1264897
yes recently cold weather,I could hear a cracking sound when I poured hot water in carafe.(plastic version)The Bodum was next to the window.Then when I pressed the plunger harder it would release coffee and grounds through these cracks.This is not on website or on their literature.I feel this is substandard and potentially dangerous product.
1953958
To test my unit I submerged the probe in water that I knew was over/under a given temperature. I didn't read that you could or could not anywhere, all I can say is that I did for a short period of time and that doing so hasn't damaged anything.
1309841
The temperature is not adjustable. Also, you need to know that mine broke w/i a few months and it took more time to get Krups to fix it than I've had the machine working. HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED.
671301
Theoretically. But I'd have a professional check out the valve and replace if necessary. High pressure can be dangerous.
1277034
Yes, you may get some instant foaming as you add it but it subsides shortly. The mash or wort should begin to ferment rather vigorously. I now add my nutrient along with some Camden tablets and some lemon juice and get a really good ferment going. Good luck!
1900374
I am an RA in a college dorm and I know that under our rules, this WOULD be allowed. My college does not see a problem with it because it has an auto-shutoff which means it is done once it has stopped brewing. The main safety concern for most colleges is when there is an open heating source that is constantly on unless you turn it off, and if you are not careful with it then something could fall onto it and cause a fire problem.