Hi guys,
I started doing BIAB batches using just a 60 Al pot, burner, bag and a NC cube.
After a few brews, I decided I wanted to use a chiller instead of NC.
Then I decided I wanted a march pump too for easy liquid transfer.
And before I knew it, I was planning a direct Fired RIMS system for the BIAB rig.
And lastly, if I was going that far, I also wanted a jib arm to the elavate the bag.
Anyway, I've been working on this project for a little while now.
Here are the results:
From the back:
Recirc Inlet/whirlpool (note the pizza tray for false bottom):
Closeup of gas manifold with solenoid and pilot:
Moveable thermowell at exit to pot.
Havent brewed on it yet, but fired it up for a test and it regulates temp to 1/2 a degree for the 90 mins mash time.
Plan on knocking out a few brews this weekend.
Sure I could have just gone for a three vessel system.
However I like the BIAB process and find it simple.
I also believe it has little limitation.
It also suits my living/space situation better.
Besides, others pimp out/automate their 3 vessel rigs, so why cant us BIABer's.
Who knows, I may go 3 vessel in the future, but for know, its BIAB for me.
:beer:
Tim
I started doing BIAB batches using just a 60 Al pot, burner, bag and a NC cube.
After a few brews, I decided I wanted to use a chiller instead of NC.
Then I decided I wanted a march pump too for easy liquid transfer.
And before I knew it, I was planning a direct Fired RIMS system for the BIAB rig.
And lastly, if I was going that far, I also wanted a jib arm to the elavate the bag.
Anyway, I've been working on this project for a little while now.
Here are the results:
From the back:
Recirc Inlet/whirlpool (note the pizza tray for false bottom):
Closeup of gas manifold with solenoid and pilot:
Moveable thermowell at exit to pot.
Havent brewed on it yet, but fired it up for a test and it regulates temp to 1/2 a degree for the 90 mins mash time.
Plan on knocking out a few brews this weekend.
Sure I could have just gone for a three vessel system.
However I like the BIAB process and find it simple.
I also believe it has little limitation.
It also suits my living/space situation better.
Besides, others pimp out/automate their 3 vessel rigs, so why cant us BIABer's.
Who knows, I may go 3 vessel in the future, but for know, its BIAB for me.
:beer:
Tim