I thought I calibrated my rubbermaid cooler properly, but I guess I screwed up somewhere. (dont know how) I wound up having to raise my mash temp to keep it anywhere close to 155. It was hovering around 153 way too early for a 90 minute rest.
I also did not get my first runnings that beertools said I would.
I had my deadspace calculated in the equipment settings, at .4 gal. (this liquid that is what is left in cooler after it runs out on level surface right?)
I had to add around 3 cups boiling water to the mash to raise it up to 155 at around 50 minutes, so this is a factor with extra water, but would not expect this much difference. Anyways I was supposed to get 1.75 gal and got 2.5gal.
I infused with 3.5 gal and knew that the grain would absorb some, but it seems like this is way off.
After that I got 2.7 on batch sparge #1, and 2.2 on batch sparge #2.
My wort missed its overal gravity by 10pts.
We will see what it tastes like later on. I just want to make sure I get this fixed before my next batch. (this was my first all grain)