I was originally going to upgrade to a HERMS system then got talked out of that thanks to you all!
Next option is a RIMS... But then I got to thinking (always a bad idea I know [emoji23])...
I have a 3 vessel 10 gallon keggle system and when I'm mashing, the BK sits idle. So why not tap into this heat source for mash temp control?!
Only draw back I've come across so far is I think I may need two pumps to pull this off... But first, I figured I'd try my luck with gravity --
Here's a quick sketch I came up with:
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1491151323.316160.jpg
The idea is the MT is full, and the BK has wort in it covering the element; which is directly level with port #1. My hope is because of the liquid offset, the MT can gravity feed into the BK, and then the BK wort would be heated and then recirculated back into the MT by the pump.
Has anyone tried this?!
Next option is a RIMS... But then I got to thinking (always a bad idea I know [emoji23])...
I have a 3 vessel 10 gallon keggle system and when I'm mashing, the BK sits idle. So why not tap into this heat source for mash temp control?!
Only draw back I've come across so far is I think I may need two pumps to pull this off... But first, I figured I'd try my luck with gravity --
Here's a quick sketch I came up with:
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1491151323.316160.jpg
The idea is the MT is full, and the BK has wort in it covering the element; which is directly level with port #1. My hope is because of the liquid offset, the MT can gravity feed into the BK, and then the BK wort would be heated and then recirculated back into the MT by the pump.
Has anyone tried this?!