27th Dec. 23.
following on a thread from Ashman (Feb. 2021)
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/fermenting-directly-in-the-grainfather-g30.92354/#post-1254380
As youll be aware, Tech Info overload is a challege and struggle for me.
Just recap i got as far as my ideas of how it can fan...
27th Dec. 2023.
Morning lads n lasses.
First of all i thank Ashman for starting thread feb. 21.
And for you all imput views and ideas.
But i feel this topic has 'Grown' to it become seperate thread using one of my G30.
Weve looked at the good and bad, i feel it time to prove the concept.
So i...
get in!
soz i was late in this thread…as typical brian goes 🥴
been using cubes for a long time, sweet spot 80c filled the top.
rotate the cube on a cold floor, jobs a goodun!
Chrismas morning 2023.
well lads n lasses my plan for a tropical pale ale today went on the waiting list! i bought a scotch whisky that taste bloody awful. 🥃
sooo maybe a forced carb’d one for new year.
enjoy yourselfs and i catch you soon 🎅🫡🍺🥃🥳
simulated after 2 hours (held the 20c spot on!) knew it would as i tested Sous Vide at higher temps for 48 hours it was brilliant.
probe out to brewery temp!
see the heater lamp come on
switch off at the set 20c
NOW TO ACTUAL TEST WITH A FERMENT!!
End o day prove the concept
if it goes...
obv as fermentation kicks in temp will rise, so no need for the graincoat until activity as drops!
fine testing tbh!!
all we need is temp control! otherwise waste o time!
hence 1# test one.
see how it reacts.
bri
20 litres
bottom and top set to mash, 20c set.
graincoat on! and for all i haven’t the lid setup it’ll be covered plenty of warm blankets etc.
idea is to test the regulation of temp. n see if the element does its job!
obv not an idea situation with a proper fermentation lol but you know...
as you can imagine i’ve tested all kinds of Fv setups since middle 80’s when i started.
sone good, some SHOWER!.
the whole idea is to take out the pump and filter (seal it off) food grade tape on the silicone insert- SS jubilee clip for extra security.
All you have is a clean n sanitised FV...
now in homebrewing cleaning n sanitising goes without says saying.
get food grade tape on the silicone insert. maybe secure with clamp just incase.
this should rule out the filter and pump.
and don’t worry using ng a spunding valve for pressures ferment (i’d go no more than 5psi)
only probs is...
I share foxy's thoughts but I've put an idea together.
Let's face it, what worse can go wrong even in a small batch.
This is ferment only, you choose how you load and unload the product.
Start with the G30.
morning.
🥴🧠🤔🤕
hehe! someone is doing numbers n stuff that i struggle with 🙄.
All i know is i got a bloke from Eon coming to check the work lata. alas the solar app couldn’t get to work in final fix, coming back 2nd Jan.
i’ll ask the bloke on my leccy.
between the solar & my smart meter should...
Btw the pump is
Well after all this goings on, STILL NOT TO TEST THE WHOLE REASON OF THE THREAD! sorry itll be in new year.
But same time i managed to sort out my wort chiller nighmare, over on my brewday thread.