Mash problem - urgent

[MikeBusby]

I have just started the mash in a Brewster Beacon 40. The circulation pump is working and the flow looks reasonable. However, the level of the liquid is not getting above the grain. Usually, I have to reduce the flow of the liquid to stop too much coming through, but it is on full flow now and still not high enough. I have switched off and blown back down the tube to clear any blockage, but that hasn’t sorted it.

Any ideas?

 

[gyurmaember]

Take a couple of gravity readings during the mash, if it's ok, it's gonna be beer. I would add some more water to stay on the safe side.

 

[gyurmaember]

Maybe there's an issue with your crush, or with your water calculations.

 

[MikeBusby]

Panic over! I redirected the circulation pump to the other side of the basket and the levels rose. No idea why to be honest. Thanks for your help.