Recent content by Laurier

Eureka ! I was extra carefull setting up my system - put the connector on the March pump first, then attached hoses - all connections nice & tight - inlets to March pump facing down and whadya know - it worked beautifully. 15 min to step a 15 gal mash (brimming) from 105F to...

Thanks for the input - I'll look into this. I do use a false bottom, but I use the Bazzoka for backup, because the FB fit isn't perfect, so I worry about some bits getting through. But no worries - I have other options besides the Bazooka. thanks

hmm... good question. I think that I've lost prime while pumping, but I'm a bit hazy on it. I'll look for it next time. (hopefully won't see it at all) thanks for the flowmeter thread.

Ok, so I'm not so worried about clogging the Therminator anymore. The Bazooka seems to do a good enough jobs of keeping stuff out. I do get a few bits of husk in there, but these flush out fairly easily. And as for the bit of water that stays stuck inside, no matter which way I turn the thing...

>>this is what I get: >> >> I also run boiling wort through the unit when I use it as a chiller for >>sanitizing. yeah, that's what i get as well. Oh well - so far so good. I wonder if Blichmann could make a Therminator that you could disassemble; using bolts & gaskets. Then, at...

Hey Korndog, I've set up a Therminator HERMS system as well (not as nice as yours, though). I've never clogged the Therminator - still does the job, and has great flow - but, I'm a bit concerned that I might be accumulating husk particles & the like inside. After flushing and draining it, I...