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Post #1 made 12 years ago
by Aces high
So PP swears by the potato masher as the best item for mashing in. Ive been using a traditional mash paddle arrangement until today when I was at the local 2nd hand machinery place.
They also have a 2nd hand catering section and I came across this for just $10 bucks :champ:
Masher 1.jpg
Masher 2.jpg
Its full heavy duty stainless steel and stands about 50cm or 60cm high so its a perfect size for my pot.
There's also a second one there. If any perth brewer want it send me a PM and i'll direct you to the place.

I just love a bargin :thumbs:
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Last edited by Aces high on 26 Feb 2013, 20:28, edited 2 times in total.

Post #2 made 12 years ago
by GuingesRock
Aces, I missed the discussion and the reasons PP likes a masher for mashing, but does that squash the mash into a cake rather than dispersing it? That looks like a fine machine if it does the trick.

Oh! I just found a post or two on it. So, you work the masher up and down and use it to break up dough balls. Would you let us know if that one works well when you’ve had a chance to try it please. I'm worried it might get caked up with dough, or possibly even create dough balls. On the other hand if it works well, then it would be a great thing to have.

I tried getting those dough balls with a large spoon (I don't have a mash paddle) and the buggers get away from you...not a chance of squashing them.
Guinges

Post #3 made 12 years ago
by Aces high
Yeah, its all about breaking up the dough balls and wetting the grain. With a mash paddle it often hard to get everything wet and breaking up the dough when your near the end of adding a big grain bill.

PP was telling me the other day that I needed to get a potato masher as they are way better at the job, so as usual i took it to the extreme and managed to find the biggest one possible. It should work well as any standard size one would be too small to mash into the bottom of my pot.

When Im adding 12kg of grain ito a mash I usually have a 25L fermenter filled with crushed grain sitting on one shoulder and resting on the edge of the pot. I will slowly tilt it and pour the grain in. Then Im using the mash paddle with my right hand to mix it up and break up the dough balls. Using the potato masher should be much easier

Post #4 made 12 years ago
by mally
Take a look at this post GR

A masher is still on my to do list, so i still see the bag swirl problem when using a paddle/stick/spoon.
Last edited by mally on 01 Mar 2013, 15:46, edited 2 times in total.
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Post #5 made 12 years ago
by PistolPatch
Good on you Aces! That is perfect length etc for your set-up :thumbs:.

After your next brew, can you let us know how you find the up and down motion the 'potato masher' uses compares to the round and round motion of the 'mash paddle' (spoon)?

:peace:
PP

Off-topic: Maybe see you at the Norfolk tomorrow? Go to this post.
Last edited by PistolPatch on 01 Mar 2013, 23:39, edited 2 times in total.
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