- Joined
- Oct 6, 2017
- Messages
- 1,554
- Reaction score
- 798
My BIAB system is a hybrid of an induction plate for heating and boiling and a RIMS tube for maintaining mash temps while recirculating. I use a 10 gallon SS Brewtech kettle and a Jaybird false bottom, mainly to keep from sucking too much hop matter, especially whole-leaf into the pump. Its as complicated as it sounds but it does work well.
I've been considering switching over to the Blichmann Boil Coil and getting rid of both the induction plate and RIMS tube. This would eliminate a lot of complexity, and a lot of tubing that results in wasted wort. My controller will work with the Boil Coil, I'll just have to drill the holes in the kettle for the Boil Coil and temp sensor. Selling the RIMS and induction plate this is probably a net 0 cost change.
My questions:
The Jaybird false bottom won't work for this scenario. Looks like my options are to use hop bags when using whole-leaf hops? I had a big problem with this on a previous brew, even after whirlpool. I ended up taking my Riptide pump apart twice during that brew.
I'm reading that there's no issues with the Boil Coil and bag being in contact since the watt density is so low? I use a Brew Bag if it matters.
Lastly, is the 3750W 240V Boil Coil going to be enough to reasonably boil a 5-6 gallon batch.
I've been considering switching over to the Blichmann Boil Coil and getting rid of both the induction plate and RIMS tube. This would eliminate a lot of complexity, and a lot of tubing that results in wasted wort. My controller will work with the Boil Coil, I'll just have to drill the holes in the kettle for the Boil Coil and temp sensor. Selling the RIMS and induction plate this is probably a net 0 cost change.
My questions:
The Jaybird false bottom won't work for this scenario. Looks like my options are to use hop bags when using whole-leaf hops? I had a big problem with this on a previous brew, even after whirlpool. I ended up taking my Riptide pump apart twice during that brew.
I'm reading that there's no issues with the Boil Coil and bag being in contact since the watt density is so low? I use a Brew Bag if it matters.
Lastly, is the 3750W 240V Boil Coil going to be enough to reasonably boil a 5-6 gallon batch.