Is there any problem of putting also the "wire" inside hot water, or only the sensor is allowed? Is the wire atoxic? I need it for brew....
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If you are brewing beer (or anything else) I would not put that wire in the liquid. There is too much chemical reaction taking place when brewing, and the sheathing on the wire may react or break down.
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I use piping hot water from a kureg coffee pot, it is easier than boiling it. It is suppose to be boiling water but hot seems to work ok, just takes a little longer.
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Yeah, mine smells pretty strong too. It's the odor of the chemicals used to manufacture the wire jacket. Some types of newly manufactured wire has a similar odor. I'm not sure what impact it would have on the water quality. I'm not a chemist, but I think it would be prudent to have the water tested if you're planning on drinking it. Hope this helps.
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No problem. Just do not allow the water to boil off completely. I use a programable thermostat to shut the heater off or hold at a desired temperature.
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No answer in the documentation. However, since this is a "shower head" type dispersion system, I think it is NOT as hot as it should be for optimal brewing (around 208 degrees). I have owned this product for over a year and am disappointed in its performance. In fact, I've decided to return to a Presto 12-cup percolator BECAUSE
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I'm pretty sure it's "hot", the trigger just causes the wire to feed. I don't see why that would be a big deal. Turn the thing off when not in immediate use. Probably some regulatory goon, industry or union person looking for an "issue" to limit competition.
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Be careful putting water on top. I did it but you have to make sure there's water on it all the time. Same rules as a stove apply here.
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Even though I have serious questions about one or two of what seems to me idiotic design flaws on this machine I would say the engineer is dumb but not stupid. They wouldn't be that stupid. Yes the warm water works fine. Even though the manual is too skimpy on explaining things, it appears to have a temperature sensor that adjusts the amounts of cold and hot that enters. Works great on mine.
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The thermometer should not come through the kettle. The tempatures are read through the metal. The wort chiller should fit in this kettle just fine.
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I actually use this as a carbon filter for the water I use in my brewing. The filter lives inside most of the time and is only hooked up when I use it for short periods of time. I'm assuming that you would need to disconnect it to avoid freezing and only plug it in when you want to use it. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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I'm not sure what you mean by this. This is not an electric kettle. You don't plug it in. You just put hot water in it.
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I would recommend against this; doing this may confuse the internal temperature sensors. FYI, my Technivorm produces coffee that is 180 degrees F , and that is *after* transferring the coffee to my work Thermos. Hotter than that, it's a trip to the Burn Unit.
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Hi Home mom, thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I use it at work and i need something other than an evel microwave oven to heat my water. My company disallows electric appliances, but i think I'm going to purchase something from this link "http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywo;rds=stainless+steel+electric+tea+kettle&x;=0&y;=0&ih;=33_5_1_0_2_0_0_0_0_1.84_246&fsc;=35" these are a searc of stainless steel electric tea kettles. I'll put it under my desk. This way i can avoid the PBA's in Deer Park delivered water. Thanks again Hi Home mom, thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I use it at work and i need something other than an evel microwave oven to heat my water. My company disallows electric appliances, but i think I'm going to purchase something from this link "http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywo;rds=stainless+steel+electric+tea+kettle&x;=0&y;=0&ih;=33_5_1_0_2_0_0_0_0_1.84_246&fsc;=35" these are a searc of stainless steel electric tea kettles. I'll put it under my desk. This way i can avoid the PBA's in Deer Park delivered water.... » Read More Hi Home mom, thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I use it at work and i need something other than an evel microwave oven to heat my water. My company disallows electric appliances, but i think I'm going to purchase something from this link "http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywo;rds=stainless+steel+electric+tea+kettle&x;=0&y;=0&ih;=33_5_1_0_2_0_0_0_0_1.84_246&fsc;=35" these are a searc of stainless steel electric tea kettles. I'll put it under my desk. This way i can avoid the PBA's in Deer Park delivered water. Thanks again « Show Less
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The thermocouple appears to be soldered to the wire fairly well. I would put it in water. In fact, maybe I'll try it. I have my wire wrapped around a couple of picture hangers in the freezer and the thermocouple hanging in the middle of the chest freezer. It tends to have a temp variance of +/- 5 degrees F. I think I will try the water trick for more stable temp.
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Yes. The heating element is under the bottom of the pot and is completely enclosed. However, as with any electrical coffee pot, you cannot emerge the pot in water. It cleans beautifully by putting vinegar in the pot and running it for 1 cycle. I love this pot. Use it every day.
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I use this kettle for an HLT, normally have about 10 gallons of strike water, so I have never had a problem with the location of the Thermometer. If I were to design my own, I would have installed it at the same level as the ball valve so as to make any stirring easier; this would also make the use of the kettle flexible. I do think that for a boil starting out at 5 Gallons, the thermometer is too high.
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that's where i put it with one of the sensors in the h/w drip pan and another where i expect there mite be water. i also put2 3/4 chech valves upstreem from the water heater so as the hole house wont drain back onto the floor just the hot water heater. a little overboard but the less cleanup the better. one more thing this valve cycles once a month you probable wont notice unless you are in the shower as i was. so far very satisified.