A new kind of kettle whirlpool

[ccfoo242]

No, I have about 50 left but I can see they will run out before I get more.

Bobby for a 15 gallon blichmann with boilcoil should I order the 10 or 12" drop? 12" seems like it would be right at the coil level.

 

[Bobby_M]

I'm ready to pull the trigger on one of these as part of a big order to get my RIMS system going. When are the 2000W stainless elements going to be back in?

10 days

 

[Bobby_M]

Bobby for a 15 gallon blichmann with boilcoil should I order the 10 or 12" drop? 12" seems like it would be right at the coil level.

I think 10 would keep it off the coil better.

 

[ccfoo242]

I think 10 would keep it off the coil better.

Sounds good!

 

[The_Bishop]

Bobby, I'm planning out an electric BIAB kettle build, and was wondering is this would fit in a Bayou Classic 1160 (62 qt kettle) between the basket and kettle wall, if installed below the ledge the basket sits on?

Edit: Found the answer by reading through the thread:

No, I don't think it will fit behind the basket. It sticks out from the kettle about 7/8"

Crap. Back to the drawing board.

 

[eric19312]

I have an existing hole for older brewhardware bulkhead which I believe is 7/8. Will this work?

 

[BrunDog]

Bobby, I'm planning out an electric BIAB kettle build, and was wondering is this would fit in a Bayou Classic 1160 (62 qt kettle) between the basket and kettle wall, if installed below the ledge the basket sits on?

Edit: Found the answer by reading through the thread:



Crap. Back to the drawing board.

You could install it below the basket. Have it cut super short and point it sideways (in the direction of the whirlpool). It would be inclined to drain when the level is above it, but so what - handle that with your valving. Tangential inputs work the same way.

 

[The_Bishop]

I recirculate my wort through a convoluted counterflow until I have the kettle down to about 100F, then run off into my fermenter. When the whirlpool return is that low it heat stratifies like crazy. I tried different heights on my whirlpool arm before I found what worked well.

 

[Bobby_M]

I have an existing hole for older brewhardware bulkhead which I believe is 7/8. Will this work?

7/8 is right on the edge of what will seal with the stock oring seal. If you replace it with one of the flat gaskets, it will definitely work but won't be a pretty.

 

[AnOldUR]

If you replace it with one of the flat gaskets, it will definitely work but won't be a pretty.

Back on post 50 of this thread is a picture using a flat gasket.

You calling my junk ugly?

 

[Bobby_M]

Back on post 50 of this thread is a picture using a flat gasket.

You calling my junk ugly?

Het-hemmmm not^as pretty.

 

[The_Bishop]

Bobby, I'm planning out an electric BIAB kettle build...

So, after a trip to Bobby's shop today, my wallet is lighter but I'm a lot closer to my 15 gallon build.

Thanks, Bobby! You're a class act and I'm damn glad your store is within driving distance.