blond.chap wrote:Hmm, ultimate boiler:
- Convex(or concave from inside) base with drain port at the lowest point
- Legs raising to convenient height to allow complete draining
- Thermometer located low down in the wash
- Either optional triclamp connections (8,6,4") or standard 8" connection with converters available
- 4 or 6" fill port with a simple opening system (maybe including a hinge), triclamps are a bit fiddly with fill ports
- Potential for shielded elements to prevent scorching
Your suggested standard sizes are fine, I'm assuming
LX77 wrote:Who cares, so long as its shiny ! :teasing-tease:
Mirror polish inside & out with food grade welds
I think the "must have" list would be:
1) Drain port
2) Decent fill port to allow cleaning
3) Legs with adjustable height to level boiler on un-even floors
4) Min of two element ports on smaller size
All good, got that covered
Nice "options" list:
1) Sight glass port at min level to cover elements
2) Agitator port
3) Extra port for temp guage
4) Wheels
MacStill wrote:blond.chap wrote:Hmm, ultimate boiler:
- Convex(or concave from inside) base with drain port at the lowest point
- Legs raising to convenient height to allow complete draining
- Thermometer located low down in the wash
- Either optional triclamp connections (8,6,4") or standard 8" connection with converters available
- 4 or 6" fill port with a simple opening system (maybe including a hinge), triclamps are a bit fiddly with fill ports
- Potential for shielded elements to prevent scorching
Your suggested standard sizes are fine, I'm assuming
1. is already part of the design
2. as above
Cool
3. really ? why ?
May just be personal preference, but I find it helpful to know when the wash is coming up to temperature. Although you should always be watching an active boiler, once the wash starts getting to 65-70 degrees you know that you need to pay closer attention
4 & 5. on such small boilers that have a 6" fill port ? I was thinking these sizes would be used with stills no larger than 6" & I personally have no issues with 6" tri clamps being fiddly.
You're probably right that 8" connection isn't needed, however having something like a 4" ferrule welded into a 6" end cap to convert would be helpful. Reducer's would also work but keeping total height low is a good thing.
The fill port type is just a minor item, nothing wrong with triclamps if they're the most cost effective solution.
6. how ? I see issues with this, wouldn't an optional stir plate that mounts through the fill port be more feasible for those who scorch mash's ?
Yes, that's a great idea
Cheers.
dogbreathe vodka wrote:I agree with LX77
Course the next question is.... ballpark figures?
How much am I going to need to put aside for one of those 150 ltr jobbies?
And... when is it likely to happen.
Only ask cause I am looking at upgrading to a larger boiler in the not too distant future.
DBV
LX77 wrote:The Volumes of the boilers seem close to the mark too.
I'm not sure what others ferment in, but 2 x 60L fermenters filled to 50L each works perfectly with a 100L boiler (+10% head space) for me.
tipsy wrote:A 60lt would be great, short and squat would be a preference for me.
Rosolinni wrote:Insulation perhaps?
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