I bent a piece of pipe to deliver back to the tun. Inside the tun I had a piece of silicone tubing to deliver wort on to of the mash, but not so it delivered directly down.
You don't run into channeling at all?
I haven't finished my build yet but I plan on recirculating like Kal does: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/mash-lauter-tun?page=3
Doesn't get much simpler.
I haven't finished my build yet but I plan on recirculating like Kal does: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/mash-lauter-tun?page=3
Doesn't get much simpler.
I made mine so that it would swivel so that I can rock air bubbles out, and also rock water out when draining. As for hight in relation to the MLT, I don't know, mine is about half way up the side of the MLT because it's convenient.
That plus this: https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/etc3.htm
You're looking at $65 + shipping, the price of convenience. For the time being I'll do it the hard way, depending on how much of a PITA that is I may decide to work that into the budget down the road. I know that for many people that it's definitely worth it.
Anyone know where I put my ground at?
You want to make sure that everything metal is connected to ground. Also you need to make sure you get a good seal and everything is water tight. I would try first connecting my ground wire to the box on that green ground screw, then assemble like this: rims tube -> electrical box -> sealing o-ring -> heating element. IF that gets you a water tight seal the grounded box should ground the rest of the tube. Definitely check for continuity between your ground wire (at the other end of the power cord) to all metal parts on the tube with your multimeter.
The assembly I mentioned above wasn't water tight for me so I did rims tube -> o-ring -> electrical box -> o-ring -> heating element. I then took a bit of left over 12awg wire and secured an electrical connection between the already grounded electrical box and the NPT fitting externally.
Dang, you saw my post before I could edit it. Know that I am an amateur and in no way qualified to give electrical advice.
I did need two 1" silicon o-rings, 1" to fit over the element threads.
Think your better off at that price point going with bobby's tri clamp rims (brewhardware.com) for $130ish and adding an element and wire.
Anyone have any experience with this?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KUY388M/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Wow, that's almost exactly what I built.
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What's the connection at the bottom? Just curious.
Dump valve most likely.
Anyone have any experience with this?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KUY388M/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I actually purchased some of that stuff from that seller. I got his kit with the heater element pre- epoxied to the box and plug with the wiring rings already crimped on. I purchased all the SS pipe separately Which came out to roughly $45 from amazon. I am kicking myself as I should have talked to my plumber ( I am a general contractor) and had him get me the pipe, probably could have saved a few bucks, or had him get me all copper.
I did buy his pre built control box Which while a little pricy, works just right, came calibrated to the temp probe, and has a full set of instructions geared for our use.
I have used this system twice now, and changing from a recirculated NON heated mash to this setup was a %12 improvement in efficiency. A couple more tweaks and Ill be at 80%.
My setup, I still need to mount the tube, and its all modular since I don't have space to leave it all setup, it works really well. I have a copper soldered manifold on the bottom of the cooler, and a scatter plate mounted to the top. I am actually talking with one of my subs who just works with custom stainless steel to make a insulated stainless steel mash tun.
I read this entire thread, start to finish over a few weeks before doing this. It is so much fun. I'm now able to do two 5 gallon batches in one day (takes about 9 hours including all the cleaning). We just got a two burner (65000btu burners) propane mobile stand, so looking for a second 10gal pot to speed things up even more.
I actually purchased some of that stuff from that seller. I got his kit with the heater element pre- epoxied to the box and plug with the wiring rings already crimped on. I purchased all the SS pipe separately Which came out to roughly $45 from amazon. I am kicking myself as I should have talked to my plumber ( I am a general contractor) and had him get me the pipe, probably could have saved a few bucks, or had him get me all copper.
I did buy his pre built control box Which while a little pricy, works just right, came calibrated to the temp probe, and has a full set of instructions geared for our use.
I have used this system twice now, and changing from a recirculated NON heated mash to this setup was a %12 improvement in efficiency. A couple more tweaks and Ill be at 80%.
My setup, I still need to mount the tube, and its all modular since I don't have space to leave it all setup, it works really well. I have a copper soldered manifold on the bottom of the cooler, and a scatter plate mounted to the top. I am actually talking with one of my subs who just works with custom stainless steel to make a insulated stainless steel mash tun.
I read this entire thread, start to finish over a few weeks before doing this. It is so much fun. I'm now able to do two 5 gallon batches in one day (takes about 9 hours including all the cleaning). We just got a two burner (65000btu burners) propane mobile stand, so looking for a second 10gal pot to speed things up even more.
I'm now suspicious of any one who's first post on this forum is talking about this amazon seller's merch. Is that you Tom Hargrave?
Just an FYI for those who aren't aware: apparently that guy likes to come on here from time to time with fake accounts posing as a very satisfied customer.
Im not sure if I should be offended or not.
If you're Mr Hargrave then I care about as much for your feelings as you do for ethics.
If your not then welcome to the forum! I ment no offense toward you, and I apologize if you were offended. Seriously.
...but if you are... For shame!
I'm most certainly not Hargrave. I really don't understand both why you would think I was, and why this person is so terrible. Is he the brew-control seller on amazon?
If you do a quick search for his name on this forum you'll see why he is so concerned that a: you are him and b: that you bought a product of his.
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