What are the two cylinders in front of the panel?
Big filters
And why was it a disaster? Or do we have to wait for the video?
Thanks,
Scott
When it came time for hops I found out I didn't have any hops... Needed centennial and the only thing close I had was whole leaf Cascade. They plugged everything, even the pumps. It was a nightmare by the time I was done. Ended up transferring at like 170* and barely got everything out before they pumps were totally clogged.
Yes, you definitely can not run whole hops through a pump. if you want to use whole, you'll need to have some kind of bag or filter.
Also, when adding pellet, make sure that the pumps are off, or the pickup is oriented so as not to intake them, for a minute while they soften.
Jabba, I was looking at you sparging video and noticed what looked like a custom vent hood? Care to elaborate?
Thanks,
Scott
Big filters
Curious how well those big filters work. Watched the videos and they seem to have potential. At what point in the process are you running wort through the filters? I could see them working well when transferring wort to fermenter to filter out break and trub. Once you get your process dialed in, you'll have to give us a full report.
Nice rig by the way. If one of those showed up on my doorstep, my wife would shoot me.
I was thinking of running one during the mash and then prior to the chiller when transferring to the conical also. I have to wait until my nano is delivered to figure out how i want to plumb it.
The wife said I went overboard......LOL....Fed Ex just delivered the Penguin chiller but I am out on a trip until Saturday.....That floor tooo .....ohhhhh
Are you adding an exhaust fan?
I’m in the process of getting electric and plumbing installed so I can move my 25 gal Down Under into the basement. I’ll need an exhaust fan, still researching what will work.Not initially. The room has two windows and a double door that opens to the outside. I have a fan in one of the windows. Hopefilully that will be sufficient .
What is your crush? Are you stirring during the mash? Dropping your crush will up efficiency but there's definitely a fine line, stirring every 20 minutes will also help.Brewed an 11 gal batch yesterday. Finally after 5 brews I hit my OG! My brewhouse efficiency is still really low at 65%. Not sure what is making it so low. Just started reading this forum from the beginning hoping to get some ideas.
What is your crush? Are you stirring during the mash? Dropping your crush will up efficiency but there's definitely a fine line, stirring every 20 minutes will also help.
What is your crush? Are you stirring during the mash? Dropping your crush will up efficiency but there's definitely a fine line, stirring every 20 minutes will also help.
For those interested in the touch screen aspect I walk through some things here. Don't mind the fumbling I can't read so no directions
I also have the touchscreen and do 5 gal batches. My entire Beersmith profile is posted earlier in the thread. Can't find now, on mobile.
You can boil off less than 1.8 gal, I do 1.6 gal by switching to 55% power at 207F. It's probably possible to boil off even less but I want to keep the mash loose.
I also have the touchscreen and do 5 gal batches. My entire Beersmith profile is posted earlier in the thread. Can't find now, on mobile.
You can boil off less than 1.8 gal, I do 1.6 gal by switching to 55% power at 207F. It's probably possible to boil off even less but I want to keep the mash loose.
For you guys that are holding back a gallon or two for a final sparge, could I do that with the ss recirc manifold or do I need to get a sparge arm or just dump it?
Also is the Nano 20 suppose to come with a lid?
Has anyone considered using a condensation hood? Colorado Brewing Systems makes them and Tim said you don't need a fan. If they work it would be nice not having to run a fan during the boil.
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