I need to refine my HERMS set-up. I've got a thermopot MT and don't want to drill through the lid if I can help it. To get the return manifold sit at the right level I'm thinking a float of some sort.
The current plan is to get some hard foam, cut it to fit around the return manifold as a raft and cover it in strong aluminium foil, fixing it with some food grade epoxy.
The arms of the manifold are dry-fit and can be angled to suit the height of the mash.
Oh, the manifold will be given a good soak in citric acid before using again, it looks manky as I've not used it in a few years!
Anyone done similar, does it work?!?
Cheers,
Jamie
Floating HERMS return manifold
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Re: Floating HERMS return manifold
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Re: Floating HERMS return manifold
Huh, they work for me! Must be something to do with the new forum software and Google Photos. Links: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4YrzXlbQElgHcKwr2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/o5wVQySKwVD2kIlh1
Cheers,
Jamie
Cheers,
Jamie
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Re: Floating HERMS return manifold
no pics, but may i suggest you simply lay a layer of perforated foil atop your mash and lay a silicone tube on top of that. the foil will protect the mash bed from getting disturbed and the perforations should help distribute an even drain. If you have a need for a build project a nice perforated SS plate cut to fit could be on the cards its mass adding to the stability of the grain bed.
i just dont like the sound of glued on foil tbh..
i just dont like the sound of glued on foil tbh..
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Conditioning: nowt
Maturing: Challenger smash, and a kit lager
Drinking: dry one minikeg left in the store
Coming Soon Lots planned for the near future nowt for the immediate