Best SS mash tun options?
#1
Posted 03 April 2018 - 12:41 PM
No recirculation will be happening here
Minimal dead space
#2
Posted 03 April 2018 - 12:44 PM
I got a nice 15g kettle with a false bottom just taking up space:)
Seems these days everyone is looking at Spike and SS Brewtech but they do not give them away.
#3
Posted 03 April 2018 - 12:54 PM
#4
Posted 03 April 2018 - 12:58 PM
#5
Posted 03 April 2018 - 01:00 PM
Any opinions on insulated vs direct fire? I'm thinking insulated might generally be better for me but it's pretty big $$$
I think the insulated are nice. But does mash temp even matter anymore!
#6
Posted 03 April 2018 - 01:10 PM
I think the insulated are nice. But does mash temp even matter anymore!
Lol. I'm not sure!
In that case what is my most economical option? If I had a 20 gal kettle already I might try biab since I already have a 15 gal one there isn't much point to moving in that direction. If not insulated I really just need a large kettle with a false bottom or a pickup tube with a filter on the end.
#7
Posted 04 April 2018 - 05:22 AM
Of it was me I would get an 80qt SS pot like this one and wrap it with insulation and leave it at that. You could also build a "cheap" RIMS to maintain the temps.
You could probably make your own insulated one by using a pot like that and some kind of plastic vessel for the outside and fill the gap with spray foam. I see plastic barrels for about 10 bucks locally that would work I would imagine.
#8
Posted 04 April 2018 - 05:48 AM
#9
Posted 04 April 2018 - 05:59 AM
I would need some kind of drain with a pickup tube or something. The kettle I have now would work if it was larger. I should try to figure out where I bought it. It came with a threaded port welded in that I could attach whatever I needed.
You can add any kind of port you want with some silver solder and a torch.
#10
Posted 04 April 2018 - 06:04 AM
https://www.williams...ASABEgJIiPD_BwE
Is there a reason to go for welded vs weldless fittings?
#11
Posted 04 April 2018 - 06:13 AM
IMO that valve is junk but that is me.
I like welded because if done right it will not leak. Many have good luck with weldless though.
If you do not mind weedless there is this for 141
https://www.ebay.com...FPxHnXydzTxRYuQ
Edited by drez77, 04 April 2018 - 06:17 AM.
#12
Posted 04 April 2018 - 06:25 AM
Why is it junk? I just have a SS ball valve on my bk and mash tun. Seems okay.IMO that valve is junk but that is me.
I like welded because if done right it will not leak. Many have good luck with weldless though.
If you do not mind weedless there is this for 141
https://www.ebay.com...FPxHnXydzTxRYuQ
Actually that eBay link you sent looks like the same valve I currently use. I wish I could see the inside of the weldless fitting. That actually seems like a good deal if the weldless fittings are pretty reliable and last.
Edited by pickle_rick, 04 April 2018 - 06:33 AM.
#13
Posted 04 April 2018 - 06:30 AM
Why is it junk? I just have a SS ball valve on my bk and mash tun. Seems okay.
Okay I went back and looked at it and take my comment back. That one should be fine. I had only looked at the red handle and it looked like one I got from them years back that had a very small ball and the flow rate was a trickle.
#14
Posted 04 April 2018 - 06:55 AM
#15
Posted 04 April 2018 - 08:01 AM
So given those two options is the welded port worth the extra cash?
I would like them welded but that is me. Only you can make that decision!
#16
Posted 04 April 2018 - 08:21 AM
#17
Posted 04 April 2018 - 08:31 AM
Most do not it seems. Kettle is direct fired to the temp determined to mash in and then it is shut off for the mash. I have seen some that have a light flame under it during the mash if they have the bag off the bottom.
#18
Posted 04 April 2018 - 08:33 AM
Most do not it seems. Kettle is direct fired to the temp determined to mash in and then it is shut off for the mash. I have seen some that have a light flame under it during the mash if they have the bag off the bottom.
Since I'll effectively be doing the same thing I probably don't need to insulate my 60 min mashes.
#19
Posted 04 April 2018 - 08:40 AM
Since I'll effectively be doing the same thing I probably don't need to insulate my 60 min mashes.
Go to 30 and you will really not have to insulate!
#20
Posted 04 April 2018 - 09:57 AM
Go to 30 and you will really not have to insulate!
Is the consensus that a 30 minute mash is all that's needed now?
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