Ideas for a propane, HLT/MLT/Decoction Kettle/Kettle/ Pump System?

[bierdeblanche]

I'm working on a parts list for a propane, 2-3 burner setup with multiple pumps to do decoction all grain brewing with.

10 gallon capacity.

What would be your recs for such a system?

I'm thinking that the spare decoction kettle will help tremendously with the process, as I won't have to clean my BK before I can do the boil. It can also be smaller, and thus easier to manage. I'm thinking I could also rig up some kind of attachment to the top to stir the decoctions as well. Anyone know of a source to just buy something like that - an automated mash rake/chain setup?

Suggestions for a dedicated decoction kettle? I've heard of one person who used a copper bottom kettle, but don't really have any idea of what I'd be looking for other than a smaller kettle since I'm not dealing with the full volume of my mash in this one.

Do people use a HERM setup and do decoction/step mashes with them? If I do that, do I even need a propane burner for the MLT? I'd need a burner if I wanted to do step infusions precisely, right?

Thanks for any help.

 

[rabeb25]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=562691

I am electric, but the same princpals could be used.

 

[bierdeblanche]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=562691

I am electric, but the same princpals could be used.

I've done so much reading in the past day. I'm considering just going electric, and using an induction plate and an induction pot for doing decoctions on.