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I bought colored silicone bands to tell the lines apart. To avoid mold build up. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B084WWDWBV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

About a year and half ago I had upgraded from the Speidel to some SS conicals and I still have my parts available. It includes the rotateable dip tube and thermowell, adapter to do a CO2 pressure transfer and other misc parts. Worked great and no leaks. Message me if you're interested.

Doug - I can grab your sheet and input items. From both of your thoughts I may be near the best to expect. Great thought on the flow path due to vortex of a bottom drain. My flow rate may vary from batch to batch so that could be a reason. Bobby - this was a 5 gal batch that used 9.8 gals full...

I wanted to add some more discussion on my recent challenges with poor mash efficiency on my newer Spike 20G All in One bottom drain system. I use a false bottom grid from Brew Hardware which sets my mash dead volume at 5gals (just above the heating element), along with a 400 micron brew bag. I...

Brand new in box. I understand it can fit a number of other kettles. Comes with new std lid. Goes for $385 new, will sell for $200 plus shipping. https://spikebrewing.com/products/tri-clamp-basket?var=43534162362604

Finally getting back to things on this thread since receiving my equipment end of March. Now have 2 batches in the books and have been adjusting my process and equipment profile accordingly. I have been pretty happy with how things are working and the help received from Spike on a few items...

Has anyone gotten their spike prv to act like a normal airlock bubbler? The site says it operates down to 0 psi but in my first use it doesn't operate that way that I found.

Closing this thread as I was able to get one from Spike. Thanks!

I also used the 8ish gallon spiedel for years. I bought the thermowell adapter and screwed a cleanable half inch ball valve onto it for keg transfers or even bottling. I also adapted the top port to a keg post for pressure transfers. I recently upgraded to a stainless conical and have all of...

Looking to complete my brewery setup. Let me know if you have one for sale. Thanks!

Tied to the question above from ShaLaH - Is it possible to rotate the whirlpool arm, while the kettle is filled? In case we had a basket or bag that wasnt original equipment and needed added clearance? Shout out to Biggz1313 for helping me out with other questions!

Understood :) Helpful adds just populated in the last few mins.... I learned of Burma Shave while doing geocaching across Iowa

I agree with an earlier post on the need to PBW soak the bag. I started originally with a 400 micron rating and thought it carried over some particles I didnt want. I then bought a 200 micron bag and liked the results. After about 8 batches I had an incident which I didnt watch closely enough...

wrench - I went for a stainless steel false bottom from brewhardware.com https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/biabbottom13.htm Kept my bag off of my electric heating element. Have to figure out your dead volume though.

trying to get to message someone directly, looks like it takes 5 posts which i understand.