cyclingpole
Member
Hi,
I brewed 3 all grain batches so far and they have been progressively getting better. One challenge I'm facing is the temp variations of my mash. I use two thermometers; one floating and one digital (with a steel probe) to monitor it.
Depending on where each thermometer is in the mash I get two completely different reading. I know both thermometers are accurate to each other +/- 1 degree.
The floating thermometer could be in the center of the mash and read 158 degrees while the probe 3-4 inches from it will say 165. When I move them around, I get different temps all over again. When they're right next to each other they both read the same temperature.
Is it normal for the temp to vary from one part of the mash to the other? I'm brewing with 8lbs of MO and 10 gallon Polarware Pot (plus false bottom) with an electric burner under it to raise the temp if it drops too much.
What can I do to even out the temperature?
thanks!
I brewed 3 all grain batches so far and they have been progressively getting better. One challenge I'm facing is the temp variations of my mash. I use two thermometers; one floating and one digital (with a steel probe) to monitor it.
Depending on where each thermometer is in the mash I get two completely different reading. I know both thermometers are accurate to each other +/- 1 degree.
The floating thermometer could be in the center of the mash and read 158 degrees while the probe 3-4 inches from it will say 165. When I move them around, I get different temps all over again. When they're right next to each other they both read the same temperature.
Is it normal for the temp to vary from one part of the mash to the other? I'm brewing with 8lbs of MO and 10 gallon Polarware Pot (plus false bottom) with an electric burner under it to raise the temp if it drops too much.
What can I do to even out the temperature?
thanks!