Beersmith Equipment Profile Help

[acarter5251]

Hi,
I just got Beersmith and was trying to set up an equipment profile. Right now I am looking at the "Loss to Trub and Chiller" field. I typically do small (1-2 gallon) BIAB batches and strain my wort as it goes into the fermenter. As a result, the liquid that is lost from kettle to fermenter seems to be quite small. Should I consider this a loss of 0 wort to trub and chiller?

Thanks!

 

[Oginme]

I would recommend setting the loss to trub and chiller to zero as a start. Change it only if you find you consistently have some fluid left over when you fill your fermentor.

 

[acarter5251]

How does everyone measure the volumes at each stage? Just markings on the vessels or liquid height?

 

[Oginme]

I use a dip stick with volume markings.

 

[acarter5251]

Oh ok. Thanks for your help!