Underletting - How To?

[thunderleg]

I like the sound of underletting and want to give it a go on my next batch. I am all gravity, with a 10gal rubbermaid and phil's 12". I can easily hook up the HLT to the false bottom. Do I need to control the inlet flow rate? I am guessing yes. Do I just admit the correct amount of strike water and then stir?

Thanks

Ben

 

[roach]

you need a pump to underlet!'
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Edit : yep I stand corrected. go the gravity :beerbang:

 

[Darren]

I underlet by gravity only

 

[GMK]

i underlet.

Basically i dont control th eflow rate.
I open up the ballvalve on the HLT Fully and open the Mash tun Ball Valve fully open and then underlet into the Mash Tun.
I measure the amount of water coming out of the HLT - typicaaly 30ltrs.

I stir just to even out the temp in the mash - yet to find a dough ball this way.

Hope this helps

 

[tangent]

same as GMK, no pump, too easy.

 

[Asher]

Underletting is possible with or without a pump.
Your aiming to get the liquor in as quickly as possible so don't restrict the flow.

Asher for now