Stupid Wind.

[aekdbbop]

Dang the wind is crazy tonight. Blowing my flame all over the place.

I barely have a boil, and ive been out here since 1:30.

kinda getting tired.. but only have 20min left.

Q: A boil is a boil, right?? It doesn't have to be raging?

 

[Chriso]

To save propane, I define "boil" as staying between 209-211 F. Sometimes that equals raging boil, sometimes that equals simmer. I try to at least keep noticable surface movement, even if it's just swirling foam on top.

Others?

PS, sounds like it's time to DIY a flame shield.. Just metal flashing and rivets or screws, others have used buckets or basins too

 

[eriktlupus]

just wait till you freeze your propane tank!!

i ended up using my spent grains in a trash bag under the tank to keep it from freezing up

 

[olllllo]

Can you shield it with aluminum foil?

 

[FlyGuy]

Check out Brad's windshield -- that should do the trick:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=47031

 

[Joker]

Looks like a brewing R2D2.

 

[aekdbbop]

Check out Brad's windshield -- that should do the trick:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=47031

smart.

too late for tonight though, about to flame out.

 

[67coupe390]

I think any type of wind break will do. EX: car, garage, Loyal dog or wife, trash can, anything!!! Just remember it can get drunk out pretty early during a brew so be prepared!!!!