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How much fg lactic should be added at bottling? I'm about to try this method and want a nice sour flavor without overdoing it. Thanks!

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I really like the gravity feed idea. Easy to see how you won't burn out the elements. So the autosparge literally cuts off the flow coming from the pump if the level gets too high, but does nothing if it gets low? Is cutting off the flow bad for the pump?

Thanks jfkriege and pickles. I love this setup and am just trying to understand it better. How would the Blichmann AutoSparge work here since there is no true "sparge"? Does it just cutoff the flow coming from the pump or is something more elaborate happening? It seems like that wouldn't be...

This may be a really dumb question... but why below? If this is where it is coming in the BK I would think the top would be best. I've never done all grain before and am trying to get a better understanding to build a rig. Thanks.

Can anyone tell me why the recirculation port is half way up on the BK? Thanks in advance.

willynilly said it would help with the flow to the pumpps: "#5. Id look into using 3/4" plumbing on 3/4" SS Camlocks from ProFlowDynamics. You will have to get an adapter to fit them to the pumps and valves, but this would reduce your resistance and increase flow on those March 809's."

Wow. This will take a while to digest. I really appreciate the input. Maybe I want a RIMS now :) Too bad there isn't a single post out there with the "100% with out a doubt" best rig with step by step instructions on how to build it. Back to the drawing board.

Gabrew... I've been working on a parts list. I have to attach it as a series of pictures, but I guess it will work. Here is what I have come up with so far. I am still unsure about the number of liquid shutoff valves and quick disconnects I will need... and what I need to construct the lid...

That sucks about shipping... its better to have it all planned out anyway I guess. I am definitely going to build one. I've been brewing partial extract for a few years now and love it. I know I'll stick with it. Let us know if you start a new thread. I'm going to start compiling a parts...

Gabrew... how's the brew rig coming? I went through the same thought process you did and think I have come to the same conclusion on building the electric HERMS setup. I would love to see pics and maybe a parts list if you have them together. Any direction would be helpful and much...