Batch Sparge Technique

[Hokie_Brewer]

Just did my first AG brew last weekend. I had a quick question regarding running off the wort to the boil kettle from the MLT. I have a 5gal Rubbermaid cooler fitted with a stainless braid and ball valve. I just placed my BK under the MLT and opened the ball valve to drain the MLT. Should I buy some tubing to run from the ball valve to the BK? I was thinking this would maybe create some sort of siphon effect and speed up the runnings? Or is this not a big deal?

Thanks a lot

 

[BendBrewer]

I recommend a siphon. Not that I worry about HSO, it just sucks the MLT dry where your method wouldn't. Then you have to tilt. I now use a pump but I think most gravity guys would say to use a siphon.

 

[Hokie_Brewer]

i recommend a siphon. Not that i worry about hso, it just sucks the mlt dry where your method wouldn't. Then you have to tilt. I now use a pump but i think most gravity guys would say to use a siphon.

hso?

 

[BendBrewer]

Sorry, HSA = Hot Side Aeration

It's debatable as to how much to worry about it.

 

[Hethen57]

Just get a section of silicone tubing to run from the ball valve down into the boil kettle. I don't think you want to waterfall it in because of the aeration issue. Although, I don't think you will get any faster flow than gravity.