Just google searched this after hearing Moscow/Scott/Skittles the producer's use of it on the session a few weeks back. I have a burner, but i was thinking since i'll be moving to out sooner or later that this would be a good buy if a burner is not allowed (imagine the landlord randomly pops in when i'm brewing, propane on the third floor? or electric range). Of course i know it's not suggested for mashing in but i'm thinking that it would be
a, cheaper than propane
b, won't run out of propane n the middle of brewday
c, less likely to cause a fire, since it's not actually on fire
d, i can turn it off early and it will still be hot and continue to boil my wort even when it's off 5 minutes before traditional flame out
of course some problems do occur
a, it sill stays hot after you're done (brew with no pants on and you brush the plate?)
b, unsure how likely it can be used for a mash, might have to do a bunch of tests to figure it out (it's ok, i'm sill extract anyways)
c, the $14 ones might not do the trick and could start melting
d, if it breaks, i won't be able to fix it
So, what do you guys think? Should i go for an electric extract system with these electric burners?