Fitting a dial thermometer to boiler

jimp2003 · Post by **jimp2003** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:23 pm

Hi Guys!

I am thinking of fitting a dial thermometer to my stainless steel stockpot that I use for my BIAB brews and came across this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIAL-GAUGE-RI ... 1c23738349

It seems cheap compared to others I have seen. Can anyone see anything wrong with it?

Also is there a rule of thumb about how far up the pot these things should be fitted? Obviously I don't want the pocket for the probe to damage my bag...

Spud395 · Post by **Spud395** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:57 pm

I'm just posting to keep track of this tread, it looks the job all right

GrowlingDogBeer · Post by **GrowlingDogBeer** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:24 pm

Ooh, that looks good. I may have to get myself a couple of them.

If I was doing BIAB I think I would have to have it fairly low down, but you may want to think about recirculating your wort to keep the temp constant from top to bottom, or just be aware of the temp difference.

jimp2003 · Post by **jimp2003** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:41 pm

I am in a bit of a bind now as I am seriously considering moving to 3 vessel all-grain (had a bit of an epiphany this afternoon

). Would you fit one of these to all 3 vessels?

Spud395 · Post by **Spud395** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:47 pm

I dont really see the point of having one in a boiler of a 3V brewery, it's either boiling or not, but it might look well having 3 shiney dials looking out at you

jimp2003 · Post by **jimp2003** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:49 pm

Thats true spud. Unless it would come in handy when chilling after the boil..?

Spud395 · Post by **Spud395** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:53 pm

True, true, feck thats another tenner

GrowlingDogBeer · Post by **GrowlingDogBeer** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:58 pm

I would have one in the HLT, and one in the boiler.

I wouldn't bother in the Mash Tun as it would get in the way while I am mashing in. I also have the lid off the Mash Tun while I am Mashing In so can use my trusty digital thermometer which I can stick in at multiple places to check there are no hot or cold spots.

jimp2003 · Post by **jimp2003** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:13 pm

Good point Steve.

alix101 · Post by **alix101** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:08 pm

has anyone tried these out yet they look as good as the Â£ 70 ones in rs

BeerBarron · Post by **BeerBarron** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:18 pm

got one after xmas but not fitted it yet. have tried it in a cup of water with my glass thermometer and it all matches up nicely. the stem takes the nut from a 15mm compression fitting but theres not much of a lip on it to catch on the outside of the pot to tighten it up. not quite sure how to fit at the mo.

tom

Titch · Post by **Titch** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:49 pm

you have a better picture of this than the one on ebay ?

BrewHead · Post by **BrewHead** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:33 pm

I think its this one:
http://www.wika.co.uk/50_en_co.WIKA

Looked good so ordered a couple.

Titch · Post by **Titch** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:50 am

cool i feel that they might complement my boilers

skydivedan · Post by **skydivedan** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:23 am

Ooh shiny.. Added to my upgrade list

Nice find Jim

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