Recirculation on a batch sparge

[jonewer]

Hi All,

Was wondering about my recirc technique.....

I have tended to open the tap very very slowy and let the first runnings just trickle out until I have about a third of a pint, then pour back in. Repeat about three times until reasonably clear.

Question is, Is it neccesary to do it so slow? Can I just open up the tap and drain it at faster than a trickle?

Also, should you recirc after the sparge water is added as well?

Thanks!

 

[bolty]

That's exactly how I do it. slow to start and then fully open it up. Once it is settled, it should be fine. :thumb:

Also do this on my sparges as the grain bed needs to settle after the stirring.

 

[prolix]

have two jugs and wap her ope to full then swap jugs as they fill when clear let it fall into boiler.


I pump my batches, single level brewery, and leave it for about 5 mins recirculating then divert to the boiler.