Llarian
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Oh, yeah I see it in the parts list now too. I think I need more coffee. =)
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FlyGuy said:Yes, there is a needle/angle valve installed on the pot. If you look at the third picture in the thread (under the title Parts List), you can see it. It is brass and I tapped and threaded it right into the lid of the pot. Sometimes, if you are lucky, your pressure relief valve might be the same thread, so you can insert a tee and run the needle/angle valve off it.
Nice setup! That pressure cooker looks familiar to me....mr x said:
I'm waiting for that to go back on sale as well. As well as that sylvania bar fridge.mr x said:I took your recommendation and bought the next size (9 litres) at Canadian Tire when it was on sale...
Free for me.brewman ! said:Swagelock ! That is an expensive valve. Any small brass valve will work too.
Absolutely do not remove the pressure release valve!Shockerengr said:I wouldn't remove the pressure release valve....it's a good idea to have a second way of releasing pressure were something to go wrong with the valve.
I was getting lots of hot and cold pockets initally, but a bit of stirring fixed that
It is an interesting idea, but typically the mash is so thick that steam jets wouldn't be enough to get it moving (self-stirring). However, one could integrate the steam manifold into a stirring arm that is attached to a low RPM electric motor. I think someone here mentioned this using a motor from an electric ice cream maker.marosell said:Did you think about making the holes directional, in all the same direction? This would work best with the round cooler tun.
It might cause a spinning "whirlpool" circulation, effectively dispersing heat more efficiently and evenly. And perhaps, dare I say, no need to stir, so less heat loss from the open lid.
I think it's time for a trip to Princess Auto and dig through the junk. I had thought about a rotating steam manifold, but then I would still need a manifold to drain the mash, so I think I'll go with a straight up stir device. Then with my temperature controller and solenoid, I can drop the lid, set it and forget it. lolFlyGuy said:However, one could integrate the steam manifold into a stirring arm that is attached to a low RPM electric motor. I think someone here mentioned this using a motor from an electric ice cream maker.
Cool -- if you do it, I would love to see how it works. Been thinking of something similar for myself.mr x said:I think it's time for a trip to Princess Auto and dig through the junk. I had thought about a rotating steam manifold, but then I would still need a manifold to drain the mash, so I think I'll go with a straight up stir device. Then with my temperature controller and solenoid, I can drop the lid, set it and forget it. lol
Yes, I agree. I tried my pressure cooker on my propane burner and it went like nuts. But if you have a good heat source (e.g., propane burner from a turkey fryer), then you will definitely appreciate a larger pressure cooker. If I were to upgrade my little one, I would definitely go with a 10 qt minimum, and probably a 20 qt model.mr x said:In my experience, what limits your steam is the heat source - the size of the pressure cooker is secondary to that (assuming you are doing 5-10 gallon brews). I'm somewhat happy with my 9 quart pressure cooker, but I'm convinced it would work much better off gas than a 1500 watt element.
FlyGuy said:Yes, I agree. I tried my pressure cooker on my propane burner and it went like nuts. But if you have a good heat source (e.g., propane burner from a turkey fryer), then you will definitely appreciate a larger pressure cooker. If I were to upgrade my little one, I would definitely go with a 10 qt minimum, and probably a 20 qt model.
Hopleaf, do you really plan to use hot water straight from the tap? I always thought drinking from your hot water tap was a no-no -- something to do with the heat dissolving nasties from your water lines IIRC. Further, if your water is treated with chlorine/chloramine, that needs to be removed before you brew (although I suppose you could just add a campden tablet to remove it, especially if your water is good tasting otherwise).
mr x said:I don't see too much of a problem with the pressure cooker I am using. I looked through the manual, and there were no warnings about excessive heat input or gas burner warnings. It still has the safety valves to relieve pressure.
I'm not talking about using a massive burner, just something better than electric. A quick trial run will get you in the ballpark of the heat you will want to input without getting excessive.
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