In the past I've been catching my runnings from my MLT in a large 2L Pyrex measuring cup and then pouring gently into my pot. This way I can measure how much wort is collected from each running.
Recently I've gotten my hands on a keg and converted it into a kettle. The problem is that It's much deeper, and the hole in the top won't allow me to lower the cup to the bottom without dumping (splashing) some of the wort into the pot.
So on my last batch I caught the runnings in an ale pale (with the markings on the side for measuring) and then I just dumped them into the pot. It sped up my process a little and was much less hassle.
But, I'm wondering if this is a good Idea. My thinking was: Yeah, I know I'm adding oxygen. But That's going to boil off right? Besides, Aren't I adding oxygen every time I stir the mash in the tun?
If I'm wrong and this method is bad, then what is the preferred method for getting wort into a "Keggle"?
Recently I've gotten my hands on a keg and converted it into a kettle. The problem is that It's much deeper, and the hole in the top won't allow me to lower the cup to the bottom without dumping (splashing) some of the wort into the pot.
So on my last batch I caught the runnings in an ale pale (with the markings on the side for measuring) and then I just dumped them into the pot. It sped up my process a little and was much less hassle.
But, I'm wondering if this is a good Idea. My thinking was: Yeah, I know I'm adding oxygen. But That's going to boil off right? Besides, Aren't I adding oxygen every time I stir the mash in the tun?
If I'm wrong and this method is bad, then what is the preferred method for getting wort into a "Keggle"?