Olive Drab
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Does anyone have an example of tri-clover/clamp fittings instead of compression fittings for their herms coil in the HLT?
What are you using for your element enclosure? Your set up is nearly spot on to what I have been researching, minus the fermenter. I have been leaning towards using the element adapter from Brewers Hardware (LINK) and using a pass through vs. Stout fitting, which I assume does not come with a similar cap with built in grounding screw. Of course, the BH adapter is now on back order.
Also, does the HLT have a recirculation fitting to prevent stratification? It wasn't shown on the web site, but it looked like it was present on your tank from the photo.
It looks great, and I hope you don't mind some more questions that will certainly arise!
Thanks again.
Former New Englander...... Damn those Red Sox! Ugg. what a pissa of a season!
I used camlocks on my last system to install the HERMS coil, thinking that I would want to remove it for cleaning. However, since the pot is only used to heat water, there is really no need to ever clean the outside. If you can get the tri-clamp stuff cheap and can weld stainless, go for it, but I would not consider a QD connection necessary for this application
I didn't build mine, but I hope this helps.
One tip: assuming you fly-sparge, send your water into the MLT through the HERMS coil. That way you don't lose any high-gravity runnings.
hafmpty said:Explain what you mean by this. I've not used a HERMS system yet, so I'm having trouble understanding your meaning. I do fly sparge, so you know.
Sorry to resurrect an older thread. I'm considering having one made with Tri-Clamps to hook into my keggle. I'm considering going with a 25' coil, but I'm wondering if that will be long enough for heat transfer. So, a few questions:
1. How well does this keep you wort at the proper temperature?
2. When you want to increase the temperature (say from 152 mash to 168 mash out), how long does it typically take?
2. How long is the coil?
Thanks.
Yeah, I've seen that in other setups. More than one way to skin a cat. The ramp up times seem pretty good.I do this another way
If you want, I can draw a pic to clarify my plumbing.
I didn't build mine, but I hope this helps.
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