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Using a 220/240 induction plate with a range socket?
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 9:37 pm
by jimboh
I have searched online but come up lacking and being old and of UK origin, I am unfamiliar with Canadian standards.
The Avantco IC3500 induction countertop range is fitted with a 220v NEMA 6-20P plug.
Will this plug into a standard home range/oven socket? Or can an adapter be purchased?
Anyone know where a Avantco IC3500 can be purchased in Canada or even better, NS?
Re: Using a 220/240 induction plate with a range socket?
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:47 pm
by Keith
Im notbsure on the above. However If you're looking for a cheap means to convert to electric. Pick up a heat stick and build it to what you need. You can get a inexpensive control panel fairly cheap.
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Re: Using a 220/240 induction plate with a range socket?
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 11:10 pm
by jimboh
Totally new to all grain, I just splashed out on a grainfather and a 16 gallon Kettle..... Kettle was on sale at OBK and I got a price match at NG and I figured if I don't take to the GF I will be able to sell it without too big a loss..
I intended to use the kettle to heat the sparge and thought, if I don't get on with the grainfather it will be a cheap start to BIAB.
For now was thinking of getting an induction plate to heat the water in the kettle. But having just unpacked it it is huge and the base will almost span two rings on my range so maybe that will be good enough.
Will try a boil tomorrow and see.
Re: Using a 220/240 induction plate with a range socket?
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 6:47 am
by LeafMan66_67
jimboh wrote:I have searched online but come up lacking and being old and of UK origin, I am unfamiliar with Canadian standards.
The Avantco IC3500 induction countertop range is fitted with a 220v NEMA 6-20P plug.
Will this plug into a standard home range/oven socket? Or can an adapter be purchased?
Anyone know where a Avantco IC3500 can be purchased in Canada or even better, NS?
Unfortunately, the 6-20P plug is not compatible with your standard electric range plug and there shouldn't be an adapter for it. 6-20P isn't uncommon (240V fed from a, 20A-2pole breaker) and an electrician should be able to install one in your kitchen / house with little difficulty.
Re: Using a 220/240 induction plate with a range socket?
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:40 am
by dean2k
Checking in to see how you made out with all this. I did some small batches (3-4 gal) on an el cheapo 1800w induction burner I got as an xmas present one year, but honestly I found the entire process rather troublesome.
Re: Using a 220/240 induction plate with a range socket?
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:19 pm
by jimboh
I very recently bought a Grainfather so I am now only looking for something to heat sparge water. The 1600W of the GF takes a while to boil but I am not in a hurry.
I ended up buying a 15G Kettle from NG (got a great price match deal) and it nicely straddles two burners on my electric range.
Took about 20mins to heat sparge to 170F so I'm happy with that.
My only problem with the GF is when using it to distil water
Not being able to turn it down at all to control reflux as well as I would like.
Re: Using a 220/240 induction plate with a range socket?
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:55 am
by bluenose
has anybody ever used an induction plate for doing decoction mashes?