Murphys_Law
Well-Known Member
I wanted to watch my temp control so step 1 was to control ferm temps. Check! Thank you Magic Chef.
I'm now thinking of doing a RIMs tube with 120v element to stabilize mash temps. My thought process is 1) I'm not ever brewing inside so full electric really isn't needed or required, 2) don't want to wire 220 outside (even though I already have a 220 spa panel already wired I could use, although it's 30 feet from where I brew), 3) don't want cords hanging from the kettle since I'm doing a mix of propane and electric so external RIMS seems feasible (would use cam locks for output and input).
I went BIAB for simplicity but now I'm concerned I'm over complicating the process with extra equipment (more to clean, store and break)
I'm struggling with keeping it simple v. having great mash control. This would also allow me to better do step mash, should I feel the need.
And my real concern is that I sold the wife on the idea that this is good for beer so she now thinks my beer will be 50% better! .
Ah, spend money on shiny new toys or keep on using my Amazon yoga mat as an insulator and try to keep temps close!
So I guess my question: anyone gone down this path and your thoughts after doing so?
I've gone from thinking I'd just rewire the 220 and hooking up a 30' ext cord using 10g and 4500w element, to using two 120v 20a outlets available outside and adding a 2000w and 1500w element to the kettle (both would be full electric), to RIMS, or doing nothing!
Decisions decisions!
I'm now thinking of doing a RIMs tube with 120v element to stabilize mash temps. My thought process is 1) I'm not ever brewing inside so full electric really isn't needed or required, 2) don't want to wire 220 outside (even though I already have a 220 spa panel already wired I could use, although it's 30 feet from where I brew), 3) don't want cords hanging from the kettle since I'm doing a mix of propane and electric so external RIMS seems feasible (would use cam locks for output and input).
I went BIAB for simplicity but now I'm concerned I'm over complicating the process with extra equipment (more to clean, store and break)
I'm struggling with keeping it simple v. having great mash control. This would also allow me to better do step mash, should I feel the need.
And my real concern is that I sold the wife on the idea that this is good for beer so she now thinks my beer will be 50% better! .
Ah, spend money on shiny new toys or keep on using my Amazon yoga mat as an insulator and try to keep temps close!
So I guess my question: anyone gone down this path and your thoughts after doing so?
I've gone from thinking I'd just rewire the 220 and hooking up a 30' ext cord using 10g and 4500w element, to using two 120v 20a outlets available outside and adding a 2000w and 1500w element to the kettle (both would be full electric), to RIMS, or doing nothing!
Decisions decisions!