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[HVB]

I was looking through my grain from Sunday and I see more full kernels than I like.  My mill is set as tight as it will go so I guess the only option is to double mill at this point.

 

 

[positiveContact]

what mill is it again?  I'm surprised that the tightest setting doesn't do it!

[HVB]

It is a JSP Malt Mill http://schmidling.com/barebone.htm

 

The issue may be that it is only adjustable on one side.  So you have a triangle opening vs the rollers being perfectly parallel.  

 

I dump my grain out back and in the past after a few days I notice that I can see large pieces in there as it dries out so this is not new but at this point I need to address it somehow.  Either double mill, not overly thrilled at that idea or a new mill.  

[matt6150]

Only adjustable on one end, that seems like a silly design.

[HVB]

Only adjustable on one end, that seems like a silly design.

 

I agree.  15-18 years ago when I got this my options were limited and this was the best option at the time. I know Denny has the same mill and does not seem to have an issue but I am not sure if his is single sided or both side adjustable.

[positiveContact]

Only adjustable on one end, that seems like a silly design.

Yeah, that means you can never get an even crush. I think you've earned a new mill!

[HVB]

Yeah, that means you can never get an even crush. I think you've earned a new mill!

I think I will open it to .035 and double mill and see how it goes.  If I still notice issues I will start some mill research.

 

I think I am a week or 2 out from my next batch.

[Poptop]

My BC started slipping/free wheeling many batches ago. So I’ve widened the gap a bit, which seems to have stopped that. Then I double crush with the faintest gap. It’s my full time process now and it fixed a problem and also allows for a couple extra points of efficiency
My BC started slipping/free wheeling many batches ago. So I’ve widened the gap a bit, which seems to have stopped that. Then I double crush with the faintest gap. It’s my full time process now and it fixed a problem and also allows for a couple extra points of efficiency

[Gusso]

A couple months back, I was ready to toss my BC and get a new mill for Christmas. After my 6 year hiatus from brewing, I noticed that "free wheeling" as well. After I took it apart and reassembled, it has been working great. I have it set pretty fine for BIAB and my efficiency is better than ever.

[Poptop]

Nice

[djinkc]

Only adjustable on one end, that seems like a silly design.

It didn't take me long to buy parts to make both sides adjustable.  That worked well until it wore out.