Putting the pieces together.

[MT's AZ Ale Haus]

I am putting all the puzzle pieces together.
I bought a 32qt steam pot with (elevated false bottom), to use as my mash tun. I I'm going to do a BIAB and I am going to use my burner to maintain temp, I figured the bottom steam rack would keep the mash off of the bottom of the pot so I could do direct heat and not scorch my bag/mash. What is everybody's opinion?
Please feel free to give me all the advice you can..

TYIA

Michael

 

[MT's AZ Ale Haus]

Here is the steam pot

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the hobby, and the group, from Colorado

Good plan for BIAB.

 

[Qhrumphf]

While direct scorching is less likely, still gotta be wary of hot spots. I'd be stirring regularly.

 

[MaxStout]

There are some online calculators that can get your strike water temps fairly close, based on water volume, amount and temp of grain, etc. After a few brews, you'll get to the point where you will come very close to your target mash-in temps each time. You shouldn't need to use the burner very much to bump the mash temp. Stir well at mash-in and use a good thermometer. If you do bump the temp with the burner, stir and wait a few minutes to measure temp, as heat conduction into the mash will continue a little while after you shut off the burner. The temps can creep up on you if you're not watching closely.

 

[ncbrewer]

Welcome from NC.