calgary222
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I am moving from a gravity cooler set up to a 15-20 gallon set-up. I have a 30g boilermaker, 2x 20 gallon pots, a RIMS (on the way) and one march pump. My questions:
I found a cheap false bottom, but it doesn't have a silicon band/edge. Anyone have any issues with these not sealing and having excessive grain flow through RIMS or lines clogging? I ask because I had planned on using the 240V RIMS at 120V (1/4 power), but I had planned on using one of the solar pump (because I already have it) - I am worried that a clogged line could lead to a scorched wort.
I have 2x 32 jet natural gas jet burners on the way, I can't find any reference to ideal spacing between the burners and the bottom of the pots - any suggestions?
I also grabbed a chillzilla (it was cheap) - haven't tried it yet, with groundwater between 55 and 60 degrees F, will this be sufficient to take wort to temperature or do you think I should recirc through an ice bath (I have an extra high flow pond pump or two). I am aware recirc saves water, but usually use the outflow to water the raspberries..
I still haven't sorted plumbing, but I know there are lots of threads on that - am trying to avoid buying another march pump... for now...
I found a cheap false bottom, but it doesn't have a silicon band/edge. Anyone have any issues with these not sealing and having excessive grain flow through RIMS or lines clogging? I ask because I had planned on using the 240V RIMS at 120V (1/4 power), but I had planned on using one of the solar pump (because I already have it) - I am worried that a clogged line could lead to a scorched wort.
I have 2x 32 jet natural gas jet burners on the way, I can't find any reference to ideal spacing between the burners and the bottom of the pots - any suggestions?
I also grabbed a chillzilla (it was cheap) - haven't tried it yet, with groundwater between 55 and 60 degrees F, will this be sufficient to take wort to temperature or do you think I should recirc through an ice bath (I have an extra high flow pond pump or two). I am aware recirc saves water, but usually use the outflow to water the raspberries..
I still haven't sorted plumbing, but I know there are lots of threads on that - am trying to avoid buying another march pump... for now...