I've been reading countless threads on RIMS and it has served to thoroughly confuse me. I have a single tier that I'm building. 3 BG14 with Keggles and 2 March pumps. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-single-tier-build-289260/
I was planning on manual controlled direct fire RIMS but I keep reading how it's difficult and that it should be automated. So now I'm between the direct fire option, a RIMS tube with element or insulate the MLT like Bobby did with mineral wool.
Direct fire seems to make sense since I already have the burner but I think the price of the pilot and valves is more money that building an electric RIMS tube. Not sure which is better for the beer itself.
Any advice you can offer would be much appreciated.
I was planning on manual controlled direct fire RIMS but I keep reading how it's difficult and that it should be automated. So now I'm between the direct fire option, a RIMS tube with element or insulate the MLT like Bobby did with mineral wool.
Direct fire seems to make sense since I already have the burner but I think the price of the pilot and valves is more money that building an electric RIMS tube. Not sure which is better for the beer itself.
Any advice you can offer would be much appreciated.