puremalice
Active Member
Hey Guys!
I have recently purchased the 15 gallon brew-boss system. I have run some wet tests and one smash brew on it but I didn't like the loss in the kettle below the tri-clamp fitting so I ordered a 1" pickup tube for it.
I had to trim down the tube in order for it to fit but it is pretty snug on the bottom of the kettle.
I performed a wet test last night and the minute I turned on the pump I had a cavitation. I realized that it was coming from the top of the sight glass so I put a piece of duct tape on it and then everything worked fine.
Obviously the path of least resistance occured but would be ok to just run this way?
A couple of concerns I have:
1. That I am putting to much stress on the march pump.
2. During the mash or brewing cycle since there is such a low clearance that it would clog.
3. Do I need to get a better clearence on the pickup tube?
I have attached pictures of my system and the pickup tube.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Rex
I have recently purchased the 15 gallon brew-boss system. I have run some wet tests and one smash brew on it but I didn't like the loss in the kettle below the tri-clamp fitting so I ordered a 1" pickup tube for it.
I had to trim down the tube in order for it to fit but it is pretty snug on the bottom of the kettle.
I performed a wet test last night and the minute I turned on the pump I had a cavitation. I realized that it was coming from the top of the sight glass so I put a piece of duct tape on it and then everything worked fine.
Obviously the path of least resistance occured but would be ok to just run this way?
A couple of concerns I have:
1. That I am putting to much stress on the march pump.
2. During the mash or brewing cycle since there is such a low clearance that it would clog.
3. Do I need to get a better clearence on the pickup tube?
I have attached pictures of my system and the pickup tube.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Rex