dead space under the false bottom in an electric boiler

dead space under the false bottom in an electric boiler

by shibolet

question: if i have a rack or other false bottom to keep my bag off the heating elements, do i not create a dead space under the rack that will have a higher temperature than the mash above the rack?

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fermenter: Sourdough Spelt Ale, Classic Lambic, Oud Brune, Barrel Aged Belgian Dubbel
Kegs: Bob's Black IPA, Blanc Blond, Soda...
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Post #2 made 16 years ago

by nik

I think since you are striring your mash anytime you apply heat the temeperature applies to all liquid .
Have you tried without any rack ?
I ve done my self an experiment with the bag touching the element for long time with some bottles in it as "grain weight" and nothing bad (melting bag)happened so I'll give it an try next brew without rack.

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Post #3 made 16 years ago

by shibolet

the element is meant to shut itself off if anything touches it besides liquids.

Cube:
fermenter: Sourdough Spelt Ale, Classic Lambic, Oud Brune, Barrel Aged Belgian Dubbel
Kegs: Bob's Black IPA, Blanc Blond, Soda...
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