butterblum
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I need some non-electrical help:
I am looking for some help on putting together a kettle for my eBIAB build. I had initially planned on using my thin-walled aluminum kettle which already has a ball valve in it, but I have read that aluminum and stainless have some unwanted interactions when electricity is involved.
So I will probably start from scratch and buy a stainless kettle. I won't use the basket that comes with it, I will just use the grain bag.
What I want is this:
1) A recirculating mash
I am looking for some help on putting together a kettle for my eBIAB build. I had initially planned on using my thin-walled aluminum kettle which already has a ball valve in it, but I have read that aluminum and stainless have some unwanted interactions when electricity is involved.
So I will probably start from scratch and buy a stainless kettle. I won't use the basket that comes with it, I will just use the grain bag.
What I want is this:
1) A recirculating mash
1a. I feel like it would be better to have the return location at the top of the kettle, but mounted onto the side of the kettle, not the lid. Has anyone else done this?
2) Use my counterflow chiller that I already have2a. Can I just have two valves at the output of the pump? One line goes to the recirculation return at the top of the kettle, and the other goes to my chiller?
3) Use my chiller return to create a whirlpool3a. Any good examples of what type of pickup tubes/locations are needed for a whirlpool?
3b. What about a false bottom? Do I need one to cover the element?
3c. If I do need a false bottom, where do I put the ports to/from the pump?
Thanks guys3b. What about a false bottom? Do I need one to cover the element?
3c. If I do need a false bottom, where do I put the ports to/from the pump?