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My system isn't their single BIAB setup by the way. I run wide open.

I think is possible on my setup because there is about 3.5 gallons of wort below the mash screen.
 
Curious how far "open" or at what rate others run their pump during mash recirculation? Thx!

It depends. I've been able to run full open but at times no where near. Crush and grain type is a factor. But I think a big factor is how you add the grains. I've started the pump and then added grains and this seems to be the best strategy. If I try to stir after that it screws things up. Seems like if I let the grain bed develop on its own and stop touching it then it can run full open from start to finish. But I'm also making sure to use some rice hulls to be safe.
 
sorry, i nerded out and wrote my own brewing software so no brewsmith profile.
 
Bringing up an old thread but what efficiencies are people getting on their Colorado Brewing systems ?
 
My brewhouse efficiency is about 70%, mash efficiency about 75%. But I am using the mill at the LHBS and have no idea what the crush is really like. Lots of other people get much better efficiency with their own mills.
 
My brewhouse efficiency is about 70%, mash efficiency about 75%. But I am using the mill at the LHBS and have no idea what the crush is really like. Lots of other people get much better efficiency with their own mills.
The master brewers association of the americas has a podcast that talks about the importance of calibrating your mill.
 
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