I am working on a HERMS system and have decided to place the temperature probe in the mash tun at the point where the wort dumps back into it from the heat exchanger. Feel free to comment on the wisdom of this approach.
My question is, how are you guys installing the temp probe? I am trying to think of a good way to install it and keep it covered by wort.
Right now, I'm thinking of using a 1/2" Tee. The probe goes in the top, the wort enters from the side, and a nipple is used on the bottom to create back pressure and make sure the T and line stay full of wort and not wort/air.
Also, I have a couple of different probes. Both are K type. One is just a bulb on the end of a wire (water proof) and I don't know how I can install that and seal it up. The other (less accurate specs) is a stainless threaded collar and the probe is free to rotate in the middle of that. It is obviously made to screw into something, but I don't know how it would be water-tight unless the probe bulb contacts something and forces it backwards to make a seal.
So anyway, post pics if you have 'em. I can post some later if I've been unclear on the descriptions of what I have. I don't mind buying something else if it is a good solution.
My question is, how are you guys installing the temp probe? I am trying to think of a good way to install it and keep it covered by wort.
Right now, I'm thinking of using a 1/2" Tee. The probe goes in the top, the wort enters from the side, and a nipple is used on the bottom to create back pressure and make sure the T and line stay full of wort and not wort/air.
Also, I have a couple of different probes. Both are K type. One is just a bulb on the end of a wire (water proof) and I don't know how I can install that and seal it up. The other (less accurate specs) is a stainless threaded collar and the probe is free to rotate in the middle of that. It is obviously made to screw into something, but I don't know how it would be water-tight unless the probe bulb contacts something and forces it backwards to make a seal.
So anyway, post pics if you have 'em. I can post some later if I've been unclear on the descriptions of what I have. I don't mind buying something else if it is a good solution.