I just used it for the first time and it really simplifies the brew day compared to a propane burner. It also takes up less space. I used it as the HLT and then as the boil kettle. This was for a 5 gal batch with 10 gal of water when using it as an HTL. Heating to 170 as the HLT and then to a boil for the 6.5 gal of wort was plenty fast enough though I haven't measured the times with this and with my propane burner. Some have mentioned that the temperature control is not precise. It does vary some during the on-off cycle and overshoots the set temperature by a few degrees. This happens because when it reaches that it turns off but the elements are still hot. I don't find this a problem it's just something to get used to. I'm wondering if they're going out of production given that the price keeps dropping. It'd be a shame. Maybe more people want a more complete brewery in one unit. The Digiboil is a lot less expensive but of course the more complex units have other things built in.

We used the Digiboil to make a mulled cider beverage for an annual multi-course meal fund raising event with 200 guests. The unit worked absolutely great! We easily added base material then spice bags. Unit came up to temperature set point quickly and stayed locked in at the proper temperature for hours. Draw-off valve worked great with no clogs. Neopprene jacket worked great as well! Helped insulate the unit and prevented any safety concerns if inadvertently touched during the "making" process. Highly recommended. Unit was shipped and delivered on time exactly as estimated/promised!

Awesome don’t know how I did without it so much easier than breaking out the propane

Very pleased with my first use to make 15 gallon mash for rum. Took exactly 1 hour to heat 15 gallons 77 to 161 degrees (F). Easy clean up worked well.

I own two of these and have used them for the past few years. My goal with these was to set up my brewery like 'the electric brewery' but on the cheap with some modifications. I use one digiboil as a HLT and the other as the boil kettle. Below are a few learnings after using them for a few years. 1) You should spend some money to make sure your electrical is correct. The 65L version uses a NEMA 6-30 plug. While you could convert a dryer outlet for this you need to make sure you have a GFCI breaker in your breaker box. For me I added a 50amp GFCI and built a modified box (based on theelectricbrewery.com) that allows me to power both digi boils at the same time). 2) Get the Neoprene jackets (AG491). It is the difference from a very gentle rolling boil to a standard boil (note - you won't get a rigorous boil from it) 3) Adding new ports such as a HERMS and whirlpool port works well. I replaced the original values as they have a different thread size and doesn't work with the 1/2 in quick disconnect threads. 4) the switches do not hold up well. They are still functional but have holes in the rubber and one of the faces have come off (see pics). I assume this is due to the cleaning (only had one boil-over but occasionally get wort on the outside of the pot with the quick disconnects and pumps. HLT switches have held up better since there is less cleaning needed (only heats water). Other comments - I use a plate chiller so removing hop particulates is important. I tried using the hop stopper. Dennis from [****] was awesome to work with and worked with me to manufacture a custom dip tube but the port is so low on the digi boils that it just wouldn't drain properly.

Product works as advertised

This is the second Digiboil I have purchased as I am creating a 2-vessel brew system with my initial Digiboil boil and mash system. I have been very pleased with the functionality of my initiall unit. definitely an excellent value for the price.

I purchased this unit to make yeast starters with DME. It heats up fast and love how the elements are under the bottom so its real easy to clean.

come to temp holds the temperature never so fast and easy. Cost of a new burner and 20gal brew kettle this is the way to go. Wish I did it earlier.

I use this for my HLT it heats to mash in temps in not more time than my propane system. T he big advantage is it's easy to maintain mash water temps. I do a lot of two stage mash temps. I know with "modern" malts you don't have to but I find enjoy the flavor more the malt flavors are smoother. It's not as heavy duty a my keggles. I wish it had a sight gauge on the side but I can take care of that easily. Nice product overall easy to use.

This is the best system for the price.

Its a 17 gallon uninsulated kettle with very simple electronics. I had hoped for delayed start but it does not have this but it can get 10 gallons of RO water from tap to boil in 90 min. I only use it for boiling. It holds my immersion chiller and I can still get a whirlpool going. With three elements I was concerned with scorching which has not been problem. It's pretty tall so cleaning requires long arms. So far so good.

I'm more than pleased with this unit. Besides the need to change the plug to a 30 amp dryer from home depot for $14 a very simple modification (3 wires green hot neutral). I timed the unit and here are the numbers: 10 gallons of water at 54F to 160F took only 41min and from 130F to 208F it took 32min at 3500 watts setting. Now if I compare this with my Afterburner from Blichman using natural gas it's only 10 minutes slower but the benefit is that I can brew a 5 gallons recipe for only 7 kilowatts at 0.27 kilowatts that's only $1.62. Not to mention the convenience of not having a big flame burner that you need to physically be watching all the time due to the fear of setting your house on fire; safety is priceless.