I have 100 plans. Reality? We'll see.
Are you going to eventually release the plate exchanger side module popcorn extension? Always nice to have a steady stream of popcorn while mashing...
I have 100 plans. Reality? We'll see.
SudsyPaul said:Where did you all get a 1/4" MNPT thermowell/temp sensor? I only know of the thermowells from brewhardware - any others out there?
Was also thinking of using this element: http://www.drillspot.com/products/83082/Chromalox_SG2167L_430537_Electric_Replacement_Water_Heater_Element
Got mine from Auber
Do you have a link or part number?
Also, how hard or easy is it to clean the element in this tube?
Do you have a link or part number?
Also, how hard or easy is it to clean the element in this tube?
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This was the way I mounted it! The only bad thing about it is that when I uncouple the hose sweet warm wort flows out of the tube. So I just put a small bowl right under input port and let it drain.
I love my Rims tube!
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This was the way I mounted it! The only bad thing about it is that when I uncouple the hose sweet warm wort flows out of the tube. So I just put a small bowl right under input port and let it drain.
Is there any advantage to buying the 18" over the 12" version? Would it allow for a larger element which might allow for quicker heating?
Bobby_M said:I don't know everything about your process, but one thing to try is right at the end of your mash, close your pump output valve, switch the pump input hose from your MLT output to your HLT output, open the valves and sparge through the RIMS tube which will not only clean it up pretty well but when it's finally disconnected it will only be water that drips.
Never thought of doing that! Thanks for the heads up! Be easier to cleanup
de3isit said:Thanks for the picture. No issue with heat on the power cord?
So about how much recirculating wort could a 120v 1500w element handle in a RIMS tube?
What was the volume of your wt recirculating from your mash?
If I get this tube assembly, would it make sense to get something like this kit as well or are there better/easier options to use with this tube? I am pretty much starting from scratch with my build.
http://www.ebrewsupply.com/rims-20a-kit.html
You can do that if it fits your needs. Assuming you are using a 2000W element or below and that you plan on using two pumps, then, sure, this will work just great, I'm sure. Note that you'll still need to purchase a separate PID.
If that's not your desired setup, then you can search the wiring diagrams on the automated brewing forum for something that more closely meets your needs. I recently finished a control panel that way. I didn't have much experience with projects like this, so I definitely hit some bumps a long the way, but the HBT community came to my aid lots of times.
I guess I just encourage you to spend a good deal of time planning and really thinking about who you want your build to work. Depending on what you have in mind, many of these from-scratch builds take an enormous amount of time. I know mine did. All of that said, it can be very satisfying.
Good luck!
If I get this tube assembly, would it make sense to get something like this kit as well or are there better/easier options to use with this tube? I am pretty much starting from scratch with my build.
http://www.ebrewsupply.com/rims-20a-kit.html
I guess I just encourage you to spend a good deal of time planning and really thinking about who you want your build to work. Depending on what you have in mind, many of these from-scratch builds take an enormous amount of time. I know mine did. All of that said, it can be very satisfying.
Wondering if anyone out there has tried attaching their rims tube directly to their mlt with cam locks and no tubing in between. So the output of the tube gets a type D connection that would attach directly to the type A on my mlt return.
Two reasons I see this as being helpful. Less tubing means less heat loss so why not go straight into the mlt? Also seems like a very easy way to keep the rims tube stable while in use but easy to break down for clean up
Thks!
Wondering if anyone out there has tried attaching their rims tube directly to their mlt with cam locks and no tubing in between. So the output of the tube gets a type D connection that would attach directly to the type A on my mlt return.
Two reasons I see this as being helpful. Less tubing means less heat loss so why not go straight into the mlt? Also seems like a very easy way to keep the rims tube stable while in use but easy to break down for clean up
Thks!
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