Brewhardware new RIMS tube

[Bobby_M]

more pics:

Mounted and leak testing:

Short (12") full kit:

Long (18") full kit:

Closeup of the simple mounting solution:

The units are available today. http://www.brewhardware.com/rimsherms-parts/169-newrims

 

[fur_252]

I just bought the 12" Rims tube..now I just have to wait on the mail.

 

[reuliss]

I just bought the 12" Rims tube..now I just have to wait on the mail.

Same here.

 

[Bobby_M]

You guys are relentless. I normally don't work on Sundays if I can help it but quite a few RIMS kits are going out first thing in the morning because I know it's been a long wait.

 

[orangehero]

Any plans to have elements included as well? All-stainless would be tits.

 

[Bobby_M]

I have 100 plans. Reality? We'll see.

 

[MyNameIsPaul]

What are the chances you will be sold out of these next month?

 

[kevink]

Looks good! How is the thin, stamped element enclosure attached to the element adapter? Is it watertight? Is there some kind of seal where the two thin, stamped element enclosure pieces screw together? Is that seal watertight?

 

[Bobby_M]

What are the chances you will be sold out of these next month?

I'm not sure. There was a surge today obviously from people who were waiting for them. I have 35 on hand now. I have 95 main bodies but I'm waiting for more enclosure ends which I hope show up before the 35 are gone.

 

[Bobby_M]

Looks good! How is the thin, stamped element enclosure attached to the element adapter? Is it watertight? Is there some kind of seal where the two thin, stamped element enclosure pieces screw together? Is that seal watertight?

It's attached to the adapter with 4-5 tack welds. That connection and the canister joint can be considered spash proof but not waterproof. I can't see any reason why it would need to be either.

 

[atreid]

I have 100 plans. Reality? We'll see.

Are you going to eventually release the plate exchanger side module popcorn extension? Always nice to have a steady stream of popcorn while mashing...

 

[reuliss]

Thanks, Bobby!

 

[SudsyPaul]

Where did you all get a 1/4" MNPT thermowell/temp sensor? I only know of the thermowells from brewhardware - any others out there?

Was also thinking of using this element: http://www.drillspot.com/products/8...537_Electric_Replacement_Water_Heater_Element

 

[reuliss]

Where did you all get a 1/4" MNPT thermowell/temp sensor? I only know of the thermowells from brewhardware - any others out there?

Was also thinking of using this element: http://www.drillspot.com/products/83082/Chromalox_SG2167L_430537_Electric_Replacement_Water_Heater_Element

Got mine from Auber

 

[dipole]

Got mine from Auber

Do you have a link or part number?

Also, how hard or easy is it to clean the element in this tube?

 

[blaster_54738]

Do you have a link or part number?

Also, how hard or easy is it to clean the element in this tube?

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_15&products_id=107

 

[Bobby_M]

Do you have a link or part number?

Also, how hard or easy is it to clean the element in this tube?

Cleaning the element in this tube is as simple as loosening the TC clamp on the element end and sliding the element assembly out of the tube. You can also take the other clamp off to clean the main body (dishwasher?)...

I should probably shoot a short video of how easy it comes apart and reassembles.

 

[BrewingGunner]

Got mine yesterday! Thanks Bobby!

 

[trnitz]

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_15&products_id=107

That's the same one I got too.

 

[Flomaster]

I can't wait to use mine...

 

[fur_252]

I love my Rims tube!

 

[de3isit]

I love my Rims tube!



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I would love to see how you mounted it. I am still trying to figure out the best way.

 

[fur_252]

I would love to see how you mounted it. I am still trying to figure out the best way.

This was the way I mounted it! The only bad thing about it is that when I uncouple the hose sweet warm wort flows out of the tube. So I just put a small bowl right under input port and let it drain.

 

[de3isit]

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This was the way I mounted it! The only bad thing about it is that when I uncouple the hose sweet warm wort flows out of the tube. So I just put a small bowl right under input port and let it drain.

Thanks for the picture. No issue with heat on the power cord?

 

[Flomaster]

I love my Rims tube!

So Rims Tube for mash tun and gas for hlt and BK? I'm in the same boat, but I have two pumps.

-=Jason=-

 

[PJM]

Is there any advantage to buying the 18" over the 12" version? Would it allow for a larger element which might allow for quicker heating?

 

[Bobby_M]

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This was the way I mounted it! The only bad thing about it is that when I uncouple the hose sweet warm wort flows out of the tube. So I just put a small bowl right under input port and let it drain.

I don't know everything about your process, but one thing to try is right at the end of your mash, close your pump output valve, switch the pump input hose from your MLT output to your HLT output, open the valves and sparge through the RIMS tube which will not only clean it up pretty well but when it's finally disconnected it will only be water that drips.

 

[Bobby_M]

Is there any advantage to buying the 18" over the 12" version? Would it allow for a larger element which might allow for quicker heating?

Frankly I offer two sizes just for customer flexibility but since making that decision I figured out a couple advantages. For one thing, you can put a huge 5500w (240v) foldback element in the 18" and do two possible things: First is you can actually play around with on-demand hot water. Assuming you have the electrical circuits for 30amp/240v, you can run tap water through it at sparge rates without heating up an HLT. Of course, this is experimental type usage as far as I'm concerned. Second, you can either use a switch to go between 120v/240v or just run it on 120v full time. This brings your effective wattage down to about 1375 and ends up being the lowest watt density of any element on the market. It provides extremely gentle heating as a RIMS.

The downside is that it's bigger, which may or may not be a problem for your brewery design.

 

[fur_252]

I don't know everything about your process, but one thing to try is right at the end of your mash, close your pump output valve, switch the pump input hose from your MLT output to your HLT output, open the valves and sparge through the RIMS tube which will not only clean it up pretty well but when it's finally disconnected it will only be water that drips.

Never thought of doing that! Thanks for the heads up! Be easier to cleanup

 

[reuliss]

Never thought of doing that! Thanks for the heads up! Be easier to cleanup

Me neither. Great idea.