USAFSooner
Well-Known Member
I'm making the leap from RIMS to HERMS. I already have a great mash tun and controller setup. I brew 5G batches so a HERMS built around a 2000W heater in a 8G HLT should be plenty.
First some minor modifications to the Mash Tun to relocate the thermometer probe. Borrowing inspiration from Kal's rig for placement. Added in a stainless T, 1/2" to 1/4" bushing from Brewhardware and a 2" probe from Auber Instruments.
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Now to build up the HLT. Starting from the bottom up I used a step bit to bore a 7/8" hole and then dimpled and silver soldered a coupling in place (see Joe Fishers YouTube video for a great how to).
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Next I used a step bit to bore an 1-3/8" hole 90 degrees offset from the first fitting. Then I used a 2" triclover solder fitting from Brewhardware and Bobby's soldering technique and jig per his YouTube video. A 2000W CAMCO element was installed into a 2" triclover Brewhardware enclosure.
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Next a second fitting was installed for the bottom coil port exactly like the drain port. A 1/2" to 3/8" compression fitting was installed on the kettle side of this port. A second port above this one will be installed once the coil arrives from StainlessBrewing and a measurement can be made.
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More to follow when the coil arrives.
Product idea for someone:
Make ball valve handles that are labeled:
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First some minor modifications to the Mash Tun to relocate the thermometer probe. Borrowing inspiration from Kal's rig for placement. Added in a stainless T, 1/2" to 1/4" bushing from Brewhardware and a 2" probe from Auber Instruments.
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1422760699.369506.jpg
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1422760733.882030.jpg
Now to build up the HLT. Starting from the bottom up I used a step bit to bore a 7/8" hole and then dimpled and silver soldered a coupling in place (see Joe Fishers YouTube video for a great how to).
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1422760964.038979.jpg
Next I used a step bit to bore an 1-3/8" hole 90 degrees offset from the first fitting. Then I used a 2" triclover solder fitting from Brewhardware and Bobby's soldering technique and jig per his YouTube video. A 2000W CAMCO element was installed into a 2" triclover Brewhardware enclosure.
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1422761184.186064.jpg
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1422761231.100732.jpg
Next a second fitting was installed for the bottom coil port exactly like the drain port. A 1/2" to 3/8" compression fitting was installed on the kettle side of this port. A second port above this one will be installed once the coil arrives from StainlessBrewing and a measurement can be made.
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1422761386.002214.jpg
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1422761500.722234.jpg
More to follow when the coil arrives.
Product idea for someone:
Make ball valve handles that are labeled:
Wort -->