Justintoxicated
Well-Known Member
Current setup :
8 gallon Bayou Classic pot with valve.
10 gallon SS Brewtech Pot with whirlpool arm.
Chugger pump,
Cooler Mash Tun with valve and a custom top input.
I was considering picking up the grain-father G70 but also considering just adding on to my current system.
My problem is always hitting my precise mash temp. I can drain from the cooler into the HLT, then pump back up to the mash tun manually if I'm under temp, but it's direct fire and takes allot of tinkering.
I was thinking about getting a herms coil:
I could later upgrade my 3 vessel once I get a real brew stand instead of this wooden one I'm currently using. It's allot of stuff to bring outside and setup though. The controller is more primitive on the 3 vessel I guess, but should be enough for now until I upgrade other parts of the system like my mash tun etc.
8 gallon Bayou Classic pot with valve.
10 gallon SS Brewtech Pot with whirlpool arm.
Chugger pump,
Cooler Mash Tun with valve and a custom top input.
I was considering picking up the grain-father G70 but also considering just adding on to my current system.
My problem is always hitting my precise mash temp. I can drain from the cooler into the HLT, then pump back up to the mash tun manually if I'm under temp, but it's direct fire and takes allot of tinkering.
I was thinking about getting a herms coil:
- http://stainlessbrewing.3dcartstore...s-25-x-12-x-035-OD-Tubing-304304L-_p_256.html plus valves and fittings (comes out to $156 before shipping)
- This heating element kit https://shop.theelectricbrewery.com...tric-brewery-heating-element-assembly-diy-kit ($159 with 4500 watt element and longer cord).
- This punch for the heating element (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NQZ0J0/ ($70)
- This controller: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KP6DAXS/ ($350)
I could later upgrade my 3 vessel once I get a real brew stand instead of this wooden one I'm currently using. It's allot of stuff to bring outside and setup though. The controller is more primitive on the 3 vessel I guess, but should be enough for now until I upgrade other parts of the system like my mash tun etc.