Recent content by Donjon

Ben, can I just clarify that your device will go up to (or above) 100 Celsius?

Yes, I realised keeping two vessels. It's so complicated. I'm currently weighing up my options.

How many Watts is that device? You're doing 21 litre batches I assume? Do you often produce big beers?

I'm certain I could keep the cables away from the flames. A pair of these would be excellent

I actually use 2 pans to get my volumes (they're both too small to get a 21 litre batch), so unless I buy two, I've still not solved the problem

The stick does the recirculation? That's ace. So I can leave it in my mash and it will keep it at my target temperature? They're not cheap, but actually could be a really good choice. Have you tried step-mashes with it?

One major limitation to my current method on the stove is how long it takes to reach temperature. I am wondering whether a decent heat stick would be worth the money. Get the water/liquor up to temperature more quickly.

Yes, it's definitely looking like a more practical solution. I think one of the only issue is the lack of precision over mash temperature. Has anyone had experience of a system which has better control over mash temperature?

That's really interesting. I'm surprised it's so long still. I might get a drop-in element to help get the strike water/wort up to temperature

Yes, I see that. I'm wanting to move away from gas because it takes so long to heat, I have little control over mash temp and I can't insulate it. Whatever my solution, I'm wanting to address these problems

Ok, with so the burko boiler, I'd replace the tap with a ball lock and recirculate with a pump. Would you suggest using a PID for controlling the temperature?

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I'll use both elements to heat the strike water, just one with control for the mash and then both to get up to the boil, but just one to maintain the boil. The thermostatic control is to maintain a even temp for mash and boil

Are you meaning, back off the pot and get a burko instead?

I've been using 2 pans on my gas ring for a few years, it takes ages to get to the boil and I'm losing so much heat into the environment. I'm in the initial stages of researching how to build an all in one and I'm wondering whether you can share some of your experiences. Are there any common...