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So, I've been brewing extract on and off for about 15 years and have been much more active in 2013. I recently found a deal on Craigslist that I couldn't pass up -- $1500+ worth of equipment for $250. Seriously, I looked up the prices for everything new and it was over $1500. My "problem" is that I need to figure out which equipment to use for my first all-grain brew day. I know, I know. Not a bad problem to have, but it is something I could use some advice on.
Batch size will be 5 gallons. I plan to batch sparge for this first try at AG.
I'm stuck on deciding whether to use my 10gal cooler MLT or use my second Blichmann burner and 10 gal (unported) pot for the HLT. I may be able to add a port to that second pot, though I only want to bother with that if the latter setup provides significant advantage. My 10gal Boilermaker will remain my boil kettle.
I do have a March pump that I've been using with my Therminator for some time. I don't have a gravity stand, though could put something serviceable together.
I'd like to keep the length of the brew day down, thus the decision to batch sparge for the first try at AG. I think the second burner/pot would also save some time since I could start boiling the first runnings while batch sparging(?). I'm not sure of this -- couldn't I also fill the cooler HLT with enough hot water at the start for both the mash and the later sparge? It seems like it might be simpler and require hauling less equipment from my basement (e.g. need only one burner and pot).
Thanks in advance!
Batch size will be 5 gallons. I plan to batch sparge for this first try at AG.
I'm stuck on deciding whether to use my 10gal cooler MLT or use my second Blichmann burner and 10 gal (unported) pot for the HLT. I may be able to add a port to that second pot, though I only want to bother with that if the latter setup provides significant advantage. My 10gal Boilermaker will remain my boil kettle.
I do have a March pump that I've been using with my Therminator for some time. I don't have a gravity stand, though could put something serviceable together.
I'd like to keep the length of the brew day down, thus the decision to batch sparge for the first try at AG. I think the second burner/pot would also save some time since I could start boiling the first runnings while batch sparging(?). I'm not sure of this -- couldn't I also fill the cooler HLT with enough hot water at the start for both the mash and the later sparge? It seems like it might be simpler and require hauling less equipment from my basement (e.g. need only one burner and pot).
Thanks in advance!