Hi guys
First post I think.... Ha been a while
How do I set up my burco in the new Biabacus? Can't seem to find it anywhere
J
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Post #2 made 12 years ago
Hi CoxyBoy,
What are you looking to do?
Set the Kettle dimensions (This is done in B, with shape modification done in X) or ...?
If you let me know, I'll see if I can help, and if not, others will be along later who can.
I'll look out for your answer / update
What are you looking to do?
Set the Kettle dimensions (This is done in B, with shape modification done in X) or ...?
If you let me know, I'll see if I can help, and if not, others will be along later who can.
I'll look out for your answer / update
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Post #3 made 12 years ago
Hi Coxyboy,
As yettimann above says you measure your kettle and fill in to section B. If its a Birko 40L urn I measured it at 350mm ID x 430mm height.
As yettimann above says you measure your kettle and fill in to section B. If its a Birko 40L urn I measured it at 350mm ID x 430mm height.
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Post #4 made 12 years ago
Nice one, I have done biab with out this calculator before
Tomorrow night I will have my laptop so will put my new burco dimensions in and a recipe I have used before. I will post some screenshots if I am struggling
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Tomorrow night I will have my laptop so will put my new burco dimensions in and a recipe I have used before. I will post some screenshots if I am struggling
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Post #5 made 12 years ago
Hi guys attached as promised
Where do I add deadspace for my burco as the tap is a bit higher than the bottom of the boiler?
Where do I add deadspace for my burco as the tap is a bit higher than the bottom of the boiler?
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Post #6 made 12 years ago
Hi CoxyBoy,
Ignore the dead space for the 1st actual brew (later on it will be accounted for in the calculations).
Then after you finish the boil update the VIF (volume into Fermentor) the difference is the amount 'lost'
Then at your next brew you can enter this amount in X (KFL) Kettle to Fermenter loss
Looking forward to your piccies
Ignore the dead space for the 1st actual brew (later on it will be accounted for in the calculations).
Then after you finish the boil update the VIF (volume into Fermentor) the difference is the amount 'lost'
Then at your next brew you can enter this amount in X (KFL) Kettle to Fermenter loss
Looking forward to your piccies
Last edited by Yettiman on 10 May 2014, 20:47, edited 2 times in total.
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Post #7 made 12 years ago
Ahhh i see, all very clever!
Aye will be popping to local brewery for some grains tomorrow
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Aye will be popping to local brewery for some grains tomorrow
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Post #8 made 12 years ago
Brew done, cool took forever.
Worked out in the end my thermometer is not reading correctly so may explain why I am below target.
Please see the attached, pics to be added later, anyone tell me what my efficiency is?
Worked out in the end my thermometer is not reading correctly so may explain why I am below target.
Please see the attached, pics to be added later, anyone tell me what my efficiency is?
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Post #9 made 12 years ago
Also lost a hop sock half way through, had to be a quick wash of the bag!

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Last edited by CoxyBoy123 on 11 May 2014, 06:28, edited 1 time in total.
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Post #10 made 12 years ago
First time I have use burco and pleased with how quick it got to a rolling boil
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Post #11 made 12 years ago
I too use a Burco, mine has a concealed element, very fast to boil, easy to clean, and makes (if I might say so) great beer 
Glad you are here with us.
Great pictures by the way
Glad you are here with us.
Great pictures by the way
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Post #12 made 12 years ago
Many thanks yettiman
More to come, haven't brewed in 6 months and have nearly 200 bottles to fill!
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More to come, haven't brewed in 6 months and have nearly 200 bottles to fill!
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