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Thanks for the suggestions!

The main reason I want to try no-sparge is so I'm sure that's what the problem is.

Doing my best :chug:

Didn't think it would be possible without a tap on the kettle. And I'm thinking a tap on the kettle would be the way to go. I imagine there's info on how to add one here somewhere so I'll track it down. If not I'll post a question. Cheers, Chris

Yep I get it. Thanks

Yes, I'd need those to tension the cable.

Hi Folks, Currently updating my primitive brewing system. I'm a bit tired of having to use ice to cool my brew kettle and have been looking at getting a plate chiller. My kettle doesn't have a tap - is it possible to use a chiller via an OTS hose? Will gravity alone be enough to get the flow...

Hi Folks, I'm a fan of malty ESBs and similar (think Fullers LP/ESB, Speckled Hen, etc.) and I've been trying to brew a good AG version for a while without success. I think I've found my problem - astringency due to over-sparging so I'm going to attempt to fix that in my next batch by using...

Any chance of a picture?

Hi Folks, I've grown a Goldings hop for the last few years and it's just starting to put out shoots. I'm a bit limited in that I can't put in any sort of post that's too high, so I've grown the plant vertically for 2m then horizontally on strings attached about 5m apart. Last year the plant was...

Techniice look good! Just wondering if anyone could give me some idea of the internal volume of the 40L/60L models? As I mentioned in another thread, I'd like to try no-sparge for a standard 20L batch so I'm thinking the 60L model is the one to go for?

Hi Folks, As I've mentioned in other threads, I've had some problems with what I think is astringency due to over-sparging so I'd like to try no-sparge. Problem is my current esky is 26L which is fine when I batch sparge a 20L batch but not big enough for a full-volume no-sparge. So, I've been...

I'm actually pretty happy with my esky mash -> stovetop boil.

Thanks - that's a great tip! I was just at Bunnies looking at the coolers and opened up a few and thought the volume looked quite a bit less than what was on the label! Now I know why!

Thanks for the detailed answer. If I'm doing mainly 20L batches, how big would be "too big"? The reason I ask is that Masters have 95L coolers that are cheaper than the 58L version but I was thinking that the mash will be shallow and that means that an immersion heater won't work properly. Is...

Hi Folks, Just a quick question. I currently use a 26L esky as my mash tun for 20L batches and this works out well when doing batch sparges. I'd like to try "no sparge" which means having everything in the mash tun at the same time - for most batches I do that would be about 5kg of grain plus...

Thanks!

I tried a search for Grimwood and came up with this http://www.grimwoodheating.com.au/ but the website doesn't seem to be working properly. Is there a particular model that you recommend and any idea where I can get one?

Hi Folks, I mentioned in another thread that I've been having problems with astringency in my brews which I think is due to batch sparging and possibly having to use water that's too hot to hit my mash temp. I'm mashing in an old esky and I think it loses quite a bit of heat. I was thinking...

Thanks for the help! Think I'll try "mash then add" without a mashout. Cheers, Chris