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Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:49 pm
by shortybronx88
CyBaThUg wrote:How u get a 90 ltr batch in a 60 litre tun


Yer im also asking the same thing

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:54 pm
by shortybronx88
a_d_twomey wrote:Nice work on the Gumtree stainless steel tank. I'm making one from Steam. Steam this dangerous but you need to read a lot about it Google it steam injection corn mash.


Had a look. Not sure its for me. Might be better to stay with what I know. Looks like it would work, just a bit much for me I think.

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:38 pm
by bluc
By doing thick mash then sparging..

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:22 pm
by shortybronx88
OK So I currently have 2 Rims systems (each with 2.2KW hooked up in a series) with 500L of water being pumped around graphing the temp change just for fun.

Now just a few things to consider:

I plan on running three Rims in a series. (2/3rd of what I want)
I also plan on running 200L of water instead of 500L (well that is what is in my IBC, and I didn't really want to drain 300L to do this test)

Its basically just a proof of concept thing.

If I can heat 500L from 12.3 degree to say 40 in 5 hours I will be happy.

So starting temp is 12.3 C at 4.00pm.

Lets see what happens

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:05 pm
by bluc
How you go with this?

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:14 pm
by shortybronx88
Good. Very good. Haha I will post updates soon

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:45 pm
by pat_00
TasSpirits wrote:
CyBaThUg wrote:How u get a 90 ltr batch in a 60 litre tun

:text-+1:

In all grain brewing after the mash tun is drained the grains are rinsed with more hot water to collect more of the sugars. This is called sparging.

I frequently get 55l+ out of my system with a 38l mashtun.

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 10:45 am
by bluc
shortybronx88 wrote:Good. Very good. Haha I will post updates soon

:whistle:

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:10 pm
by shortybronx88
Ok.... so lets get this happening as its all happening today. Lets get some video and ill attach a youtube link as thats easier than photos.

Basically got a table from hard rubbish and butched it. Its now a stand for the RIMS. I have 4 x 2.2kw elements in series.

I run it with a mash tun I found on gumtree (about 160L) with a 2nd vessel (200 L) and it heats that no issues at all. Will go film and post the youtube link tonight

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:14 pm
by bluc
Looking forward to this :D

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:24 pm
by shortybronx88
https://youtu.be/AV_Qb4zhIJw

I also do have a lid for the 200L stainless bucket. It just wasnt on because im putting a female camlock in the top

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:31 pm
by Sam.
So what are you trading as shorty as that is not a hobby set up you have going there :-B

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:38 pm
by shortybronx88
Haha yer thats not really a hobby set up is it.

Not trading yet....... thats a few weeks away.

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:02 pm
by Sam.
I assume you have a license to manufacture from the ATO? Or at the least a still ownership permission?

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:05 pm
by shortybronx88
Yep got all approvals from VCGLR, ATO and council so all good to go.

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:25 pm
by Sam.
PM coming your way

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:33 pm
by bluc
I wouldnt have thought a 360l mash tun to be overly excessive for hobby.. :think: plenty use 200l fermenters :think: two fermenters in one go :D

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:37 pm
by bluc
How do you operate a two pot mash tun? Split grain 2/3rd in one 1 3rd in other?

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:53 pm
by scythe
30mins too late.
Why'd you get rid of the video?

360L mash tun give you 1000L wash or is that pushing it?

Re: Looking to build a RIMS mash tun

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:56 pm
by bluc
Dang I was gunna watch it later too :sad: