Loc-Line Brewing Uses?

[ScubaSteve]

Where would you like the electrodes placed?


One batch doesn’t mean it’s a system worth sticking with, but damn, it worked!
And with a grain bill that half was made up of wheat and rye.
Not saying it was the fastest lauter I've ever had, but it wasn't bad.

(did throw in a few hand fulls of rice hulls)

I think it's cool that it worked! I'm all about discovering new stuff like this. But what's the takeaway? Is there a benefit to using this over a FB or Braid? As a sparge tool, it looks awesome.

Question 1: Did you take 2 of these and somehow connect them so they formed a circle?

Question 2: What was your efficiency?

 

[Yambor44]

I am pleasantly surprised!! Good to hear!

 

[AnOldUR]

Question 1: Did you take 2 of these and somehow connect them so they formed a circle?

Question 2: What was your efficiency?

Yeah, it's two stuck together with a "double socket" fitting connecting them. Efficiency was the same that I always get, but I batch sparge, so I didn't expect any change. The wort either comes out or it doesn't.

So, in the end, your right. There is no real advantage for me other than looking better than the braid. It would be interesting to see if it would work with fly sparging. Never done that, but might have to give it a try.

 

[Yambor44]

I think it if works the same it would have a slight advantage vs. the braid as it wouldn't flatten out under weight over time. Fly sparging is slow so it may just work, especially with the rice hulls.

 

[ScubaSteve]

Yeah, it's two stuck together with a "double socket" fitting connecting them. Efficiency was the same that I always get, but I batch sparge, so I didn't expect any change. The wort either comes out or it doesn't.

So, in the end, your right. There is no real advantage for me other than looking better than the braid. It would be interesting to see if it would work with fly sparging. Never done that, but might have to give it a try.

Not trying to prove you wrong, just seeing where else we can use this stuff. It's nice to have modular stuff like this.....

 

[nl724]

I am mildly concerned that this hose may cause hot-side aeration as I am using it for my MLT wort return line in my HERMS system. The reason for my concern is the shape of the hose; it is not smooth. Has anyone had any problems or can any ME out there chime in.

 

[Bigscience]

I HERMS with locline and the only time I've ever had a HSA issue was when I had air trapped in my system. It was an AmStout that foamed way up in the MLT but showed no ill effects. I always make sure I purge the air now and have the return below the top of the mash and have no issues. Start the recirc before you dough in and you'll be fine.

 

[GoodDogShelby]

I use loc-line as a return from my RIMS tube into my 10 Gallon Igloo MLT. After about 20 batches, I've had no issues at all. I love that I can easily adapt to varying batch sizes. I run the nozzle onto a plastic plate that floats on top of the gain bed.

I was thinking of getting the loop, but I am concerned about channeling.

 

[stever1000]

Sorry to revive an old thread...
is there any difference in the color of locline? I have seen blue, orange, and black? (Black is the one from Brewhardware http://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/mashrecirculation.htm

blue is from Grainger)

Thanks

 

[stever1000]

Looks like black and blue is the same, yellow is acid resistant:

http://www.loc-line.com/specifications/

 

[m00ps]

anyone notice the max operating temp of 170F?

are we sure we want to be using this for brewing? I mean, even if you are sticly using it for mash recirculating, mashout temps are around 170F....

 

[The_Bishop]

See here:

http://www.modularhose.com/Loc-Line.htm

Q: Is Loc-Line safe for food contact?
A: The material used to manufacture Loc-Line is an acetal copolymer. This material, in accordance to the rules 21 CFR 177.2470, meets the requirements of this regulation for aqueous food contact. Not applicable for fatty foods and alcohol. All colorants are used at the recommended let-down ratio and meet 21 CFR 178-3297 for food contact.