I am starting to design and collect parts for an AG build. I am trying to make my system as compact as possible.(I live in a townhome with a small garage) I was thinking of going with a two kettle design to save on space, then I came across a project from texas where they used a corny keg for heat exchange.
I thought well maybe that would work as a dual purpose heat exchange/wort cooler for my system. The picture below is my initial thoughts.
A little explanation. The "plumbing panel" will be quick disconnects for the various pathways need for the pump.(don't want to deal with valves, plus I can hide all the plumbing out of sight). I will use tubing "patch cables". This may keep me from needing two pumps. still not decided on that yet. Electric controls are not shown on the drawing. I will probably use a labjack and an old laptop I have. Also not in the picture is the copper coil that will be in the heat exchanger.
I guess my big hang up is the size of the HLT(heat exchanger). If I am heating my MLT water before dough in right in place. I am thinking the corny should be big enough for the amount of water I would need for the mash out rinse. Then of course fill it with cold water and ice for cooling the wort in the end.
Does this sound reasonable? What might I consider before moving forward.
I thought well maybe that would work as a dual purpose heat exchange/wort cooler for my system. The picture below is my initial thoughts.
A little explanation. The "plumbing panel" will be quick disconnects for the various pathways need for the pump.(don't want to deal with valves, plus I can hide all the plumbing out of sight). I will use tubing "patch cables". This may keep me from needing two pumps. still not decided on that yet. Electric controls are not shown on the drawing. I will probably use a labjack and an old laptop I have. Also not in the picture is the copper coil that will be in the heat exchanger.
I guess my big hang up is the size of the HLT(heat exchanger). If I am heating my MLT water before dough in right in place. I am thinking the corny should be big enough for the amount of water I would need for the mash out rinse. Then of course fill it with cold water and ice for cooling the wort in the end.
Does this sound reasonable? What might I consider before moving forward.