Hi guys, I'm in the process of investing in equipment for all-grain brewing and trying to do so in the most economical way possible to begin with.
Looking at getting an electric boiler (likely the ACE as modifying/re-wiring etc. really isn't my strongpoint) and a modified cool-box to use as a mash-tun.
My question really concerns a hot liqour tank for heating my sparge water - is it possible/practical to use the boiler for this, and run off my wort into the FV - using it as a sort of 'holding pen' - before decanting it all back into the boiler once the sparge is complete to then proceed with the boil?
I understand the conventional way to do this might be with another boiler/kettle but in the first instance is such additional expense absolutely necessary?
Any help/advice much appreciated!
Looking at getting an electric boiler (likely the ACE as modifying/re-wiring etc. really isn't my strongpoint) and a modified cool-box to use as a mash-tun.
My question really concerns a hot liqour tank for heating my sparge water - is it possible/practical to use the boiler for this, and run off my wort into the FV - using it as a sort of 'holding pen' - before decanting it all back into the boiler once the sparge is complete to then proceed with the boil?
I understand the conventional way to do this might be with another boiler/kettle but in the first instance is such additional expense absolutely necessary?
Any help/advice much appreciated!