Emian
Well-Known Member
Can anyone who's actually built or used a RIMS help me with some advice.
I was going to go with the a short immersion heating element - with the 1" threaded fitting. 1.45kw at 120V. I was looking at what other RIMS builders have inserted their heating elements into, and most use some sort of metal tube, with a "T" fitting at each end. Then one end of the tube is plugged (but removable for cleaning) and the other has the heating element inserted. The right-angled part of the T's are terminated in barbs for silicon hosing.
My question is - what's the best size of SS pipe to use? One inch diameter is the minimum, cheapest and doesn't require a bushing for the heater, but some builders seem to go up to 2". This is much more expensive (more than twice the cost) - but does it confer any advantage? I would have thought more wort gets left behind with the larger pipe?
Any advice?
I was going to go with the a short immersion heating element - with the 1" threaded fitting. 1.45kw at 120V. I was looking at what other RIMS builders have inserted their heating elements into, and most use some sort of metal tube, with a "T" fitting at each end. Then one end of the tube is plugged (but removable for cleaning) and the other has the heating element inserted. The right-angled part of the T's are terminated in barbs for silicon hosing.
My question is - what's the best size of SS pipe to use? One inch diameter is the minimum, cheapest and doesn't require a bushing for the heater, but some builders seem to go up to 2". This is much more expensive (more than twice the cost) - but does it confer any advantage? I would have thought more wort gets left behind with the larger pipe?
Any advice?