I just recently switched to an electric system. I have a 5500W/240V element in my kettle and a 1650W/120V element in a RIMS tube. I recirculate through the RIMS tube the entire 60 min mash duration and have the return through a silicone hose running into the mash tun right around the top of the wort level. I fly sparge generally over 30 - 40 minutes.
I've only brewed on it twice but my efficiency has suffered significantly since making the switch. I brewed probably 20-25 batches on my old propane system with a single infusion mash. I think it's a combination of a reduced boil off rate since using the electric vs propane and my mash efficiency suffering. I'm not sure if it is something with how I'm recirculating and returning the wort in the mash.
Any thoughts are appreciated. I just brewed a Dubbel and missed the OG by about 12 points. It looks like it might be a session Dubbel.
I've only brewed on it twice but my efficiency has suffered significantly since making the switch. I brewed probably 20-25 batches on my old propane system with a single infusion mash. I think it's a combination of a reduced boil off rate since using the electric vs propane and my mash efficiency suffering. I'm not sure if it is something with how I'm recirculating and returning the wort in the mash.
Any thoughts are appreciated. I just brewed a Dubbel and missed the OG by about 12 points. It looks like it might be a session Dubbel.