Sparging correctly

[Joe]

Hi All.
I fly sparge. I've always opened the MT tap, recirculated the first runnings, then started the sparge. I keep about an inch above the grains. Is this correct or should I completely drain the tun then start the sparge?

 

[Mark1964]

its correct but the mash tun runnings should match the sparge water from the hlt :

 

[prolix]

If you drain the tun first you risk a stuck mash, batch sparging avoids stuck mashes by stiring the grain again after adding the second sparge liquor thus stopping the compaction.

 

[craigite]

Joe
The method you describe as how you sparge is exactly the way I do it, andn it works :thumb:

 

[Joe]

Thanks all. Self doubt was creeping in again!