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@BrunDog pointed out that Chugger pump documentation says that orienting the pump vertically is OK, as long as the motor isn't at the top like mine is. My intention is to fabricate a drip shield to keep stray liquid from landing on the motor's windings. Does anybody know if there is another reason besides drip protection that makes a motor-up installation a bad thing?
Does anybody know if there is another reason besides drip protection that makes a motor-up installation a bad thing?
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How do you drain all those lines out at the end of a brew session?
Why not flip the motor and rotate the impeller housing 180 degrees? That would keep the inlet and output ports in the same direction.
It is hard to tell from your pictures, but if you have not already, you might want to put some trivets or some other non-conductive / heat resistant spacer between your element'd kettles and your metal brew stand.
Hadn't considered that...why a trivet?
I have seen two posts from 2 different people that where having trouble with long heating times (one claimed he couldn't even reach a decent boil at all) until they uninsulated the kettle from the stainless table so I think it can make a difference though how much would vary on many factors.Electrically, it is preferable to have the grounding all tied.
Thermally, you don't have much heatsink in the shelving... mostly air like the sides. Certainly would not hurt to insulate it. Need something that can handle the stress though... you have 30 gallons on top of steel wires. Most squishy parts like silicone or cork will deform.
Almost ready for the maiden voyage!
I would be very worried about warping or water damage.
having everything plumbed so I dont have to move hoses around or pumps makes a huge difference.
Well keep this in mind.. I brew in an extra second floor bedroom... No mess allowed. It works well but I cant say I still havent had my spills. Once I started filling my BK for a cleaning recirc cycle not realizing I had previously removed the element to clean it and hadnt reinstalled it... I was glad I keep a stack of towels onhand.That's what I'm shooting for. I'm really fussy about leaks, so I'm hoping that between having fixed (but easily removed) plumbing and a solid CIP regimen means I don't make a mess right out of the box.
I was glad I keep a stack of towels onhand.
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