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NOTE: this is the XL length version of the hot rod. Please take care to read the options below to see if this will work for your pot.
You can buy this as a bare-bones kit elsewhere on the site and add whatever wire length and element you want. This particular item is a ready to plug in heat source that is fully prewired for you with the features most commonly requested.
It includes the bare bones hotrod hardware, an element (choice in dropdown), 12 feet of 14/3 SJEOOW cable (or 12/3 if you choose the 2200 watt option), and a plug (choice in dropdown).
*Please note that if you plan to use a temperature controller of any kind that will interrupt power to the hot rod, you should use a standard plug on the Hot Rod and plug the controller into a GFCI protected outlet. It his not recommended to constantly make and break power *through* a GFCI plug.
If you would like to add additional footage of the 14/3 cable, add it as a separate line item and note in comments to add that additional length to the hotrod. If you select the 2200 watt element, please note that any additional cable must be the 12/3 type.
Options:
- Vertical conduit bend options: Left straight, THE XL unit will give you about 43" of overall
height. This option only needs to used if you have a very deep pot. Next, is the 90 degree bend which is performed right near the wire connection. This reduces the pot wall height clearance to about 38". Next is the 170 degree bend which will clear a 34" tall pot wall. Note: the bend option shown in the main product photo is currently unavailable. Please see the normal length model instead.
- Plug type: Standard plug is just a 15 amp 3-prong plug that will fit any standard outlet. If you choose this option, we HIGHLY recommend that you confirm that the outlet you will use regularly is GFCI protected (the ones with the test/reset buttons). The other option is to have us equip the hotrod with a GFCI protected plug. This will protect you from potential shock regardless of the outlet type you plug into.
- Element wattage. You have a choice between a ULWD 1650 watt element which will run on a standard 15 amp circuit and a 2200 watt element but keep in mind if you select this, you must select the 20 amp plug in the "plug type" dropdown menu. This option requires that you already have a 120 volt / 20 amp circuit available and that it already have a GFCI protected receptacle installed. Be sure you know what you have to work with before purchasing this option.
The minimum pot width for this unit is 11.5". It WILL fit the Grainfather, Mash N Boil, etc.
GRAINFATHER, Mash N Boil, Robobrew USER FAQ:
1. Have you heard of anyone using this on a grainfather?
Grainfather users are my top customer base for the hot rod. The 90 degree bend works great.
2. How much faster will the water heat?
The stock 1600watt heater in the GF takes 60 minutes to take 7 gallons of water from 70f to 158F. With the addition of the 1500 watt Hot Rods, it will reduce it to 30 minutes.
Similarly, when you pull the grain and start ramping to a boil, the ramp will take 18 minutes instead of 35.
3. How do I control the boil?
Once you hit boil, instead of running the grainfather on the higher 1600 watt setting, it's best to let the hotrod run at full power and then switch the GF into mash mode which only adds 500 watts but the combined 2000 is about right for a decent rolling boil.
4. Can I plug the Hot Rod into the same outlet as the Grainfather?
Absolutely not. The GF and Hot Rod both require a 15 amp circuit that is not already being used for other appliances at the same time. Plugging them both in to the same circuit will trip your circuit breaker almost immediately. The easiest way to figure out if two receptacles are on the same circuit is to plug a radio in to your intended location, turn it up loud and then flip breakers off until the sound stops. Then go hunting to find the nearest receptacle that is still on.
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