bobdobalob
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A flash boiler seems like a game changer. I'm very intrigued and would like to build one myself.
I'm referring to the numerous posts by kladue, Brewpastor, FSR402, ScubaSteve, WortMonger, (others?).
My concern is safety. I've been reading about flash boilers the last several days, and I've seen it referred to as one of the safest boilers. But how safe is it for a DIY'er without some sort of steam safety certification?
I don't worry about explosions from the counterflow wort chiller I hacked together. I am concerned about superheated steam.
After reading this post, Steam Injection, I could declare a flash boiler to be an uncontained system and therefore absolutely safe. But in reality, I don't truly know what I'm talking about when it comes to steam safety. I therefore turn to those with more experience and wisdom than I.
Are there any safety precautions I should be taking, such as adding a pressure relief valve, just in case? It seems obvious that I should avoid accidentally making a contained system. Are there any gotchas I should be on the lookout for? What about the dangers of a steam burn? What practical lessons have you learned from your experience with these systems?
Thanks!
I'm referring to the numerous posts by kladue, Brewpastor, FSR402, ScubaSteve, WortMonger, (others?).
My concern is safety. I've been reading about flash boilers the last several days, and I've seen it referred to as one of the safest boilers. But how safe is it for a DIY'er without some sort of steam safety certification?
I don't worry about explosions from the counterflow wort chiller I hacked together. I am concerned about superheated steam.
After reading this post, Steam Injection, I could declare a flash boiler to be an uncontained system and therefore absolutely safe. But in reality, I don't truly know what I'm talking about when it comes to steam safety. I therefore turn to those with more experience and wisdom than I.
Are there any safety precautions I should be taking, such as adding a pressure relief valve, just in case? It seems obvious that I should avoid accidentally making a contained system. Are there any gotchas I should be on the lookout for? What about the dangers of a steam burn? What practical lessons have you learned from your experience with these systems?
Thanks!