Howsit guys!
Im currently using a 40L urn for a single vessel BIAB system. I built a modular control box for an STC1000 temp controller (plus 15A relay circuit) and a circulation pump (using old dishwasher pump). The system is loosely based off a single brewing system such as a Brewzilla / Grain father and is working really well.
The only problem I have is the small volume/yield I get. My system limit is starting with +-30L water, plus grains, and leaves me with a little headroom and then I only get about 20L yield.
Because I built the system plug 'n play I can still use the pump, control box and temp controller if I upgrade and I was thinking of just getting a bigger urn. My main objective with an upgrade is to get at least double (40L) or more yield to make it viable to consider.
I contacted Basterfield engineering and the biggest urn they sell for single phase power is 3000W @ 75L. They do have a 100L and 150L urns but as its 3 phase it wont work. I asked them if they cant custom build be a 100L urn with a 3000W element, but I am yet to hear back from them (using a 3000W element on a larger volume will increase by brew day by +-30min).
The only other alternative I can think of is to buy a 100L stainless vessel and maybe pop in a 3000W low density element, but I am hesitant due to extra complexity & keeping the element clean.
Considering I dont have the space for a 3 tier system, is there anything else I should consider?
Any advice appreciated.
Im currently using a 40L urn for a single vessel BIAB system. I built a modular control box for an STC1000 temp controller (plus 15A relay circuit) and a circulation pump (using old dishwasher pump). The system is loosely based off a single brewing system such as a Brewzilla / Grain father and is working really well.
The only problem I have is the small volume/yield I get. My system limit is starting with +-30L water, plus grains, and leaves me with a little headroom and then I only get about 20L yield.
Because I built the system plug 'n play I can still use the pump, control box and temp controller if I upgrade and I was thinking of just getting a bigger urn. My main objective with an upgrade is to get at least double (40L) or more yield to make it viable to consider.
I contacted Basterfield engineering and the biggest urn they sell for single phase power is 3000W @ 75L. They do have a 100L and 150L urns but as its 3 phase it wont work. I asked them if they cant custom build be a 100L urn with a 3000W element, but I am yet to hear back from them (using a 3000W element on a larger volume will increase by brew day by +-30min).
The only other alternative I can think of is to buy a 100L stainless vessel and maybe pop in a 3000W low density element, but I am hesitant due to extra complexity & keeping the element clean.
Considering I dont have the space for a 3 tier system, is there anything else I should consider?
Any advice appreciated.
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