DITCHES (Dual Immersion Thermal Coil Heat Exchange System) - Page 15

Boerderij_Kabouter · 03-05-2010, 06:04 PM

Randar- I did that with my little 25' CFC. I thought it worked well. Do you have any specific questions?

**Orfy** · 03-12-2010, 07:49 AM

bump.............

Boerderij_Kabouter · 03-13-2010, 05:37 PM

This pile of parts is epic...

Three 20g Blichmann BoilerMakers are just a piece! Prepare yourselves to be blinded by stainless.

jcdillin · 03-13-2010, 06:16 PM

Can't wait to see!

**kal** · 03-13-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Boerderij_Kabouter

Three 20g Blichmann BoilerMakers are just a piece! Prepare yourselves to be blinded by stainless.

You got that right!

Though after a few batches they're no longer as clean and shiny!

Kal

Boerderij_Kabouter · 03-15-2010, 04:37 PM

Hi Kal-

Do you have any feedback on your system? How do you like it? Anything you would add if you re-did it (read, tips for me

)?

The Blichmann kettles are worth every penny. They are simply the best available. I got everything installed in the control box this weekend and I intend to have it wired by mid week. I will post pics once it is all assembled.

**kal** · 03-15-2010, 05:08 PM

Loving the system so far... I'm putting a bunch of batches through it so that I can update my website (theelectricbrewery.com) with more info. So far I've done about a dozen batches on it.

I can't think of anything that I'd change offhand. I spent a long time thinking and designing it over the period of a year and half and so far it's exceeded my expectations. I'm hitting my targets bang on every single time as it's extremely consistent (everything I seem to do gets 91-92% efficiency). This is fly sparging with only a silicone hose resting on the grain bed (the simple sabco method). No need for a fancy sparge arm.

Kal

willynilly · 03-15-2010, 05:11 PM

How many watts are you running in your BK etc? Kal?

Blichmans are nice, they are worth every penny... much different than buying a chili stock pot and converting it for brewing. Blichman does a nice job of giving you the whole package and presenting it in a ready to run form. Fully equipped with tools and cleaning brushes.

Very easy to drill for elements and light weight if you need to move them around. They are awesome electric brewing kettles. I will never part with mine. The BK alone, assembled, is worth more than my car.

**kal** · 03-15-2010, 06:38 PM

I'm running 5500W in both my BK and HLT (20 gal Blichmann pots).

Kal

willynilly · 03-15-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kal

I'm running 5500W in both my BK and HLT (20 gal Blichmann pots).

Kal

Ok, cool, thanks