Recent content by BrewingPete

@Bent-Brewer I agree with you on this. Polyurethane would seem the more logical choice, and was surprised when told polystyrene. But if I bore a hole for the heater element and discover it is polystyrene it will be a rather expensive mis adventure. Since I'm impatient I decided to go with a...

Brewhardware is were I will be getting most of my stuff. I'll ask about the condenser idea. Thanks! Sadly, the recommended sustained temp that I've seen posted is rather low for polystyrene, 167F. I though it was a lot higher. Chapman may use a different material. I've sent them a message via...

I'm thinking of building a 20 gallon all electric BIAB system using the Chapman thermobarrel mash tun fitted with a utah biodiesel SS mesh basket, and a 5500 watt electric heating element. I like the idea of an insulated boiler as our winters are very cold, and I think heating times and energy...