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Belgian tripel, all grain

It's been probably a year so I need to do that - thanks for the reminder. I am also going to put some keg lube on the shaft as suggested by Bobby in another thread.

I still really enjoy it. The only somewhat of an issue is that it can take 15 minutes for the mash temperature to change a few degrees if I miss my strike and target temperatures. By that time half of the conversion has taken place at the wrong temp. I've gotten it fairly dialed in where I...

I'm in

I'm glad I put mine in. I don't have to worry about checking switches when I turn the panel on. IIRC, the interlock was fairly inexpensive.

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I have had the exact same problem with the exact same brands you are using and it coats my HERMS coil as well. It also leaves a ring around the water level that I have to scrub off if it sits for too long. I have found that it helps a little if I use hotter water (170+), stir in the mixture...

I did end up wrapping my mash tun with a roll of reflectix. Instead of setting my HLT PID 4 degrees higher than the target mash tun temp, I can now set it to about 3 degrees higher. Was the expense and hassle of putting the reflextix on worth it? Probably not. I would like to think that the...

Just set it for one event at 60 minutes

I originally had two -71's and now I have one of each. I use the -73 for additions and use the -71 for mash time or for back-to-back batches. If you were only getting one timer, I would recommend the -73. If going with two, I would recommend one of each or two -73's.

I also gave Auber feedback on this timer while it was being developed. I've only brewed with it once so far but really like it.

I have the same Stout mash tun. Did you come up with something to insulate it with?

Mine is located near the bottom. The element doesn't seem to disrupt it much.

This thread is a little old but as others have mentioned, a mash temp of around 150 helps get the FG down. I consistently get 80%+ attenuation out of the 1968 yeast at a mash temp of 150.

I was still swearing after 4-5 batches on my new eherms system ;)

I have a 30 gal stout tank with a single element and chugger pump and it whirpools just fine. There's a pile of junk in the middle after about 5 minutes.

With my EHERMS setup (stainless steel 20 gal MT & 20 gal HLT), it took me a few batches to figure out that I had to up my initial strike water temp by about 8 degrees from my old setup (10 gal rubbermaid cooler MT). The naked stainless really sucks up the heat. I'm now within 1-2 degrees of my...

Agreed

Do you crush your own grains? If so, try tightening the gap just a hair. Adding more grain to your mash should up your efficiency (more potential sugars) but not if you are increasing the boil volume you are collecting. They go hand-in-hand. You essentially could be watering it down when...

I have a fancy electric HERMS setup and I'm still happy if I get within a few points of OG and FG. After you get a few all grain brews under your belt you will find what works to get you closer but it's rare that you can nail it every time.