I am in the process of getting my Herms setup built. The big Herms thread has been of great use, but I have a few other questions.
My mash tun is a converted keggle. I cut the entire top off it, and consequently I don't currently have a lid that will fit. I am still looking, but no luck so far. In a Herms system, do I need a lid? Would it really make a difference? Obviously if I find one I will use it, but if it will make a difference I will try and make something that will fit. I will be mashing inside my shed anyway, so not exposed to the elements so to speak, so heat loss shouldn't be a huge concern.
My other question is that I have bought an additional pt100 probe, and a digital thermometer that will use this probe. Would there be any value in mounting this is the tun? Where would be the best place to mount it, I presume somewhere towards the middle would be best, but I'm open to suggestions on it.
My mash tun is a converted keggle. I cut the entire top off it, and consequently I don't currently have a lid that will fit. I am still looking, but no luck so far. In a Herms system, do I need a lid? Would it really make a difference? Obviously if I find one I will use it, but if it will make a difference I will try and make something that will fit. I will be mashing inside my shed anyway, so not exposed to the elements so to speak, so heat loss shouldn't be a huge concern.
My other question is that I have bought an additional pt100 probe, and a digital thermometer that will use this probe. Would there be any value in mounting this is the tun? Where would be the best place to mount it, I presume somewhere towards the middle would be best, but I'm open to suggestions on it.