Don
Well-Known Member
I built a electric RIMS using a water heater element (similar to one I've seen on this site).
I used it on my last batch with a Ranco controller and wasn't happy with the way it tried to keep the temp.
The temperature would swing several degrees on both side of my set point.
set point 152 output 147 to 156.
I installed the probe in the top (output) side of the RIMS with a compression fitting, probe inserted inside the pipe right by the output port, to measure the temperature before it went in to the mash.
Is this the best place to measure the temperature and is there a better control to use (without breaking the bank)?
Thanks
I used it on my last batch with a Ranco controller and wasn't happy with the way it tried to keep the temp.
The temperature would swing several degrees on both side of my set point.
set point 152 output 147 to 156.
I installed the probe in the top (output) side of the RIMS with a compression fitting, probe inserted inside the pipe right by the output port, to measure the temperature before it went in to the mash.
Is this the best place to measure the temperature and is there a better control to use (without breaking the bank)?
Thanks