Calling all Blichmann 20gal pot owners

[The_Canmancan]

I have a HERMS with a 15 gal Blichmann, and used to just place the hose through the top of the kettle and holding it in place with the weight of the lid. It worked, but was inconvenient if I wanted to lift the lid for any reason. Also when moving hoses it gets to be a pain when you're worried about things falling and touching the ground.

I drilled the hole for recirc a bit and put a QD on it. Now I just hook my hose up and forget about it. It's the way to go.

 

[BPal75]

Great thanks that makes sense.

 

[TrickyDick]

15x3 here. Retrospectively, I wish I had done 20/20/10. I have never sparged more than 8.5 gallons on a ten gallon batch. The 20 gal mash tun would be nice for doing 10 gal higher gravity brews. I have maxed mine out a few times. BK be nice to have larger size for those 90 min boils without as much boilover problems.
TD