I am about to purchase a wort pump, and I'm wondering how it might perform filling a HLT. I am figuring the pump (Chugger, most likely) will be mounted below the mash tun, and pump hot water up to the HLT The question is, do you guys experienced with pumps think it's a good idea to connect the...
Good points... didn't consider the reaction to the heat.
I like the pre-chill idea... would that be with a second set of coils... or is there a better idea being used?
Thanks!
Hey all, I've searched and haven't seen this discussed yet: we all know those "Cold Ice" gel packs we get when we order liquid yeast, right? I save them in the fridge cause they work great for small ice chests and what not. But here in the central valley CA my water comes out of the tap at 80...