What does everyone use for insulation of the BIAB SV?

Post #1 made 12 years ago
I am curious what your thoughts are on how to insulate the pot while mashing.

New to brewing (since 12.2012) but have done 14 batches already - 8 * 4L batches the rest 20l batches. :cool: I have had some very good batches so far...

I am using the single vessel process and have devised something of an insulation process for my 40l pot. My blanket is made out of hot water heater blanket (fiberglass with a durable backing) doubled it over closed it up with what else .... drum roll... duck tape! I made both a lid and a wrap that I pull around the pot once I have the water and grain where I want them. This lasts about 20-30 minutes in the early spring weather. when colder more like 15 minutes.

Does any one have interesting\better ideas on to how do insult the pot during mash process?





drummorc
Delaware USA

Post #3 made 12 years ago
DrummoRC,

joshua's links are probably enough to cover the subject. I would look to a old winter jacket at a second hand store. It can cover a keggel or pot and stores nicely. A old sleeping bag will work also. Remember that the (pot, keg, burner) get hot and will melt plastic. If you grab a melted plastic cover to a sleeping bag with your hand it doesn't just drop from your grip. (Don't ask how I know!!!) Be careful!

Your truly
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Post #4 made 12 years ago
Sorry to hear about your hand lefty.

I had a stupid attack early last year while going through a maiden run with my newly keggle setup. I drained very hot water into a plastic bucket, placed the silicone hose in there to rinse it, seconds later I reached in there to pick it up. It seems that the yard gloves I was wearing was not 'insulated'

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