bakins
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I think someone else was doing something similar to this, but couldn't find it in search.
And yes, I realize if I went through all of this trouble I could just build a "normal" rig, but when has that stopped any of us...
I was thinking of a single vessel, recirculating, all electric, brew in a bag rig. I've effectively done this a few times, but want to build a purpose built rig. I was thinking of using a pot like this:
Insert a 4500-5500W 220V ULD heating element in it. It doesn't scorch the wort in BK so it should be fine in mash tun. Control this with PID/SSR.
For the pot, I'd figure out a way to suspend it about 3 inches above the bottom (or enough to clear the element plus a little more). I could create "feet" for the basket with SS bolts, or use bolts to suspend it from above. I looked at the steamer pots, but got conflicting information for how high of the bottom it actually suspends it. I know my real fryer is only about 2", but the docs say 3". Also, from experience, I know to go one size larger than what you think you'll need.
Since the bag can be quite heavy, I'd use a hand winch and a pulley to remove it. I could raise it up and let it drip into the BK. Then boil as normal.
I'm thinking the whole thing would be 2'x2' and about 6' tall made of wood.
I'm just thinking. And if it sucked, all of the parts are reusable. I already have a 2 tier electric rig, but it needs to be redone, it's rather ghetto.
And yes, I realize if I went through all of this trouble I could just build a "normal" rig, but when has that stopped any of us...
I was thinking of a single vessel, recirculating, all electric, brew in a bag rig. I've effectively done this a few times, but want to build a purpose built rig. I was thinking of using a pot like this:
Insert a 4500-5500W 220V ULD heating element in it. It doesn't scorch the wort in BK so it should be fine in mash tun. Control this with PID/SSR.
For the pot, I'd figure out a way to suspend it about 3 inches above the bottom (or enough to clear the element plus a little more). I could create "feet" for the basket with SS bolts, or use bolts to suspend it from above. I looked at the steamer pots, but got conflicting information for how high of the bottom it actually suspends it. I know my real fryer is only about 2", but the docs say 3". Also, from experience, I know to go one size larger than what you think you'll need.
Since the bag can be quite heavy, I'd use a hand winch and a pulley to remove it. I could raise it up and let it drip into the BK. Then boil as normal.
I'm thinking the whole thing would be 2'x2' and about 6' tall made of wood.
I'm just thinking. And if it sucked, all of the parts are reusable. I already have a 2 tier electric rig, but it needs to be redone, it's rather ghetto.