Any reason this hillbilly mash tun idea is a no go?

[logdrum]

After years of using a cooler,I want to switch to a stainless mash tun. Rather than insulate the kettle, I'm thinking of incorporating a hot plate controlled by a Bayite BTC211 & recirculating via one of my Chugger pumps. I don't need to ramp up temp, just maintain. So, let me have it, what are the glaring flaws in my scheme that I'm totally missing?

 

[timdillon36]

I think the one thing missing is the grain bag so you can remove the grains from your BK.

Joking aside i dont know what your setup is or if inside or out. If outside using propane with pumps you might be better off with a RIMS but if electric then maybe EBIAB on a induction burner or with an element.

 

[CanAm]

I have used a 1000 watt table top electric hot plate under my keggle mash tun with a full false bottom. The keggle was supported on wood blocks (hillbilly style) and in direct contact with the electric element running at full power. The temperature increased one degree F in one hour while recirculating with my chugger. It was indoors and a 20 pound grain bill. I used no controller

 

[CanAm]

Duplicate post

 

[logdrum]

Thanks, I'm planning on getting a Spike Brewing 10 gal kettle w their false bottom & really just want to avoid covering up such a purdy kettle w insulation. I'm content w holding temp & was looking at this hot plate:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA3H8Q...t=&hvlocphy=9015344&hvtargid=pla-273639228680

 

[timdillon36]

If you are buying a true brew kettle from spike or any of the many others why not have them punch a hole so you can install an element.

 

[logdrum]

I'm not sure why I'm resisting the full ebrew route, I can't do 240v is one reason I suppose, lack of modularity is another, I know I definitely can't see myself pursuing that route.

 

[Carlscan26]

You wouldn't want an element in your mash tun anyway