I have a 20a circuit in my kitchen so that wouldn't be an issue. I was hoping maybe I could find an element that would screw in and replace the one in it. I've also toyed with the idea of upgrading to a more powerful machine. Thanks for the input. It sounds like a larger element might keep me from doing something crazy like replacing the brewtus and moving it to another location.
Herman On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 5:23 AM, John Brinkman <[email protected]> wrote: > I think that the main thing limiting the size of the element is the > current that the Brewtus can draw from the 110v plug. > > From what I understand most 110V plugs are limited to 15A - 15A x 110V = > 1650W max > > If you can get your plug upgraded (speak to your electrician, will > probably need to change some wiring), I think you could get away with a > 200W element, perhaps an idea to check how much amperage it is drawing with > the existing element and you can work out the overhead from the pump etc. > Would also suggest putting your grinder on a seperate circuit if it is > going to be close. > > BTW . I upgraded my element to a 2000W one on my 220V machine and it is a > beast with the steam after I did the upgrade, definitely a worthwhile > upgrade. > > > JohnB > > > > On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 11:11 PM, herman dickens <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Does anybody have any idea if there's a higher wattage steam boiler >> element available for 110v? I love my Brewtus but the steam boiler just >> doesn't keep up. I have it set high and it will steam enough milk for a >> large latte but in the end it's just about done. I'm making more milk >> drinks now than I did in the past and need more steaming power. Any help >> would be appreciated. >> >> Herman >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Brewtus" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
