Measuring device
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My paddle is marked for my kettle, so that's how I measure my strike water. During the mash I use the kettle to measure the amount for my first sparge into my HLT, and I just remember where the level is for when I fill it again.
I measure the amount of water that I then heat up to strike or sparge temps and add maybe a pint more for evaporation. Nothing too exact but close enough.
I have the pot marked, so I know how much is in there. (Pink nail polish on the outside works well). Then, my boil kettle is marked, too, so I can see what my runnings are. If I need more or less, I adjust then.
I use Beersmith, and almost always hit my volumes 100%, though.
I use Beersmith, and almost always hit my volumes 100%, though.
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I have a marked sight guage on my HLT and measure by deduction. I calculate all the volumes using BeerSmith.
Before I installed sight glasses all around, I ran off both hot liquor and wort into graduated ale pales (has .5 gallon increments marked).
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I always heat 5 gallons of water to about 170 and then use a 2qt saucepan to dip and transfer to my mashtun. Close is close enough for me.
I use marked 5 gallon buckets that you can get from lowes, then I use them again to measure my total drainings from the MLT, so I know how much I am putting into the boil.
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