Steam injected into copper drain manifold...

tireater · 04-23-2009, 05:12 AM

Just wondering....Is anyone using the copper drain in a MLT to inject steam and raise the temp...?

michaelm · 04-23-2009, 05:59 AM

I would think that the slots would let to much steam out at the beginning so you would have one really hot spot......

But then again I been to lazy/broke to build my steam injection setup so I dunno

tireater · 04-23-2009, 10:40 AM

My pressure cooker just arrived...Let the testing begin...

**Soperbrew** · 04-23-2009, 03:10 PM

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/easy-steam-infusion-mash-system-25974/

tireater · 04-23-2009, 04:27 PM

I understand I can add another manifold...but in keeping with the principle of KISS...
What would happen if you put a t on the outside of the cooler and add the steam there...
and get rid of the copper circle...

So I did it...120 to 150 in 12 min
120 to 165 in 15 min

One thing I found strange...The manifold bubbled when I first started. But as it warmed up...
Water started boiling in the t...
It sent bubbles back up the water line...and the entire manifold became a heating element...
I think I will add a check valve on the steam in line...but it works now...
I know wart heats up faster than water...and the water will heat faster if I stir it...
SO FAR ...SO GOOD !

tireater · 04-23-2009, 04:32 PM

Here is a pic.

JBStith · 04-23-2009, 04:35 PM

Is your manifold 1/2" copper?

tireater · 04-23-2009, 04:38 PM

Yep...I put a thread in DIY called 5 gal MLT....
I just added steam injection and power stiring to the standard 5 gal MLT...

tireater · 04-23-2009, 04:45 PM

Mad max at work...

XXguy · 04-23-2009, 04:54 PM

I like the concept of what you're doing - but the plastic lines for transferring steam, with nothing but barbs holding it together - just kind of scares me.