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A few changes over the past couple years. Still no scorching ��

I use 55% to 60% in manual mode to maintain a nice boil using a 5500 watt/240v straight element with a starting volume of 7.25 gallons in a 15.5 gallon keggle with the Auber 2352 PID.

A more detailed explanation of my design.

Finally! - Ok guys. I finally finished making the changes from RIMS to what I call "External HERMS". I brewed another batch of Blonde Ale last weekend and this time the process was flawless. Here are the numbers so far: 8.50 Gallons of 55 degree strike water to 158 degrees in 35 minutes 152...

Stilldragon.com - No welding and No soldering.

Thank you. That is encouraging to hear from someone who has already had sucess with a no sparge HERMS. My CFHX has been delayed shipping due to the bad weather in Texas. Hopefully I will have it by Friday :(

Brewman! Thanks for all of your valuable input. I will definately be running some test and posting my results with pics, but since I already purchased the CFHX I will just plan to install it and do the testing with the actual equipment I plan to use. I look forward to seeing how your...

Brewman! Thanks again for the follow-up. So are you saying my plan to use a counterflow for holding mash temps won't work at all or are you saying that it will work, but may not be very efficient? I am seriously considering enclosing my copper coil in a custom built box and spraying it full...

Brewman! Thank you for your detailed response and advice. In fact I have already eliminated both filters, however I did not replace them with new pipes, I simply just cut the screens out of each one where they are "tack" welded and then polished the area smooth as this was cheaper than buying...

Thank you. The sad part is that I have invested close to $4,000.00 over a 3 year period making this "prototype" and now that it is pretty much all done and with the tremendous amount of knowledge I have acquired and the brew supply websites that I have visited, I figure I could build this entire...

Alt, Thanks for your response. After much debate (mainly) in my own mind and looking at the Pros and Cons of RIMS vs HERMS and with approval from SWHMBO to allow for another $300.00, I have made my final decision to go with the "External" HERMS design and using only the 5500watt element in the...

Sure! Thank you.:mug:

You make a valid point. I just read the owner's manual for the Blichmann Breweasy and it seems they do not require a strain bag. Perhaps the first time I brewed on my system my grain crush was too fine and that may be why my strainers clogged up. I still like the idea of using a bag for the...

I have a great false bottom from Sabco, but I overlooked a critical factor pertaining to BIAB (no sparge) vs. All Grain Traditional sparge. You have to remember that with BIAB the mash is extremely thin so a standard false bottom will not keep the crushed grain from passing through the holes (I...

This is a no sparge system that I designed originally to be used as BIAB only without the bag, however I discovered that I will still need to use a straining bag each time. Also the in-line strainers below each keggle are not needed. Good luck with your system.:)