So I finally set up the Avantco IC3500
Bayou 1044 wrapped with reflectix
1st brew was with steamer basket and bag inside
I use a chugger pump to recirculate through a rims, the basket just doesnt work, I have read others say this
So 2nd brew-no basket
I filled kettle with 10 gallons
Heat up to 160 (takes about 45 mins)
I drain off roughly 3 gallons into grant (12 quart pot, an added safety measure)
Mash in (Stout-12#grains-Est OG 1.049 5.5#batch)
While mashing in I have the 3 gallons recirculating through rims at 154
Add the mash into the recirculating loop, while trying to dial in the rims and flow, I set the the Avantco at 500w and it done a good job of keeping temps at 154
Took about 30 mins to dial in, turned off burner and put on rims
Left it for another hour-all good so far
Increased burner to 1200w for mash out (168)-took about 10/12 mins
Lifted bag out and drained excess into seperate pot
Put burner on max 3500w
Got to boil in about 20 mins
Turned down to 1500w and it seemed to hold a steady roll
90 min boil
Ended up with 6.5 gallons at 1.052
This was all done outside
I love this burner and BIAB
What to do next
Cheers
Paul
Bayou 1044 wrapped with reflectix
1st brew was with steamer basket and bag inside
I use a chugger pump to recirculate through a rims, the basket just doesnt work, I have read others say this
So 2nd brew-no basket
I filled kettle with 10 gallons
Heat up to 160 (takes about 45 mins)
I drain off roughly 3 gallons into grant (12 quart pot, an added safety measure)
Mash in (Stout-12#grains-Est OG 1.049 5.5#batch)
While mashing in I have the 3 gallons recirculating through rims at 154
Add the mash into the recirculating loop, while trying to dial in the rims and flow, I set the the Avantco at 500w and it done a good job of keeping temps at 154
Took about 30 mins to dial in, turned off burner and put on rims
Left it for another hour-all good so far
Increased burner to 1200w for mash out (168)-took about 10/12 mins
Lifted bag out and drained excess into seperate pot
Put burner on max 3500w
Got to boil in about 20 mins
Turned down to 1500w and it seemed to hold a steady roll
90 min boil
Ended up with 6.5 gallons at 1.052
This was all done outside
I love this burner and BIAB
What to do next
Cheers
Paul