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Ss BrewTech Mash Re-Circulation Manifold
Description
The Ss recirculation manifold is a nice gentle way to recirculate your wort. The manifold sits on top of the grain bed and evenly distributes the flow through 24 different holes on top of the manifold. Works great with our recirculation bulkhead fitting (BE386) and 1/2" FPT to 3/8" knurled hose barb (BE387). The manifold will fit in Ss Brewtech 10-30 gal kettles and mash tuns. It's 12.6" in diameter of 304 stainless steel with a 3/8" hose barb inlet.
Item #
BE375
Weight
1
LBS
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Brewing friend of mine used this last weekend on his 20 gallon Massh Tun, purchasing for my 10 gallon one based on good functionality in HERMS and efficient sparge
Brewing friend of mine used this last weekend on his 20 gallon Massh Tun, purchasing for my 10 gallon one based on good functionality in HERMS and efficient sparge
BEST ANSWER:Absolutely, I use it for recirculating with a HERMs system and I also use it on my smaller system for sparging. This is the best distribution manifold available. I would highly recommend.
BEST ANSWER:Absolutely, I use it for recirculating with a HERMs system and I also use it on my smaller system for sparging. This is the best distribution manifold available. I would highly recommend.
Yes. I use it with a herms system to re-circulate the mash and then to sparge the mash also. Works great, although I modified it to have better flow for re-circulation.
I don't see why not. I have not used it to sparge but I am sure it would work. Looks like a smaller version of the sparge ring on our 15 barrel mash tun.
BEST ANSWER:Yes, with a caveat. The inside walls of the Igloo sometimes bow inward a little due to the high temperature of hot water used for the mash. This may be evident when cleaning the Igloo after performing a mash. The bowing can cause an improper or 'tighter than usual' fit for the manifold when preparing for the next mash.
In this case, the manifold should still be set as close to the grain bed as possible before lautering. The manifold can then be manually adjusted (or it may 'self-adjust') closer to the grain bed during an active lautering, as the inside walls of the Igloo relax again and are slightly malleable with the heat. If the manifold starts out tight, keep an eye on it and adjust it as needed during the mash. This procedure worked well for me when I used the manifold.
BEST ANSWER:Yes, with a caveat. The inside walls of the Igloo sometimes bow inward a little due to the high temperature of hot water used for the mash. This may be evident when cleaning the Igloo after performing a mash. The bowing can cause an improper or 'tighter than usual' fit for the manifold when preparing for the next mash.
In this case, the manifold should still be set as close to the grain bed as possible before lautering. The manifold can then be manually adjusted (or it may 'self-adjust') closer to the grain bed during an active lautering, as the inside walls of the Igloo relax again and are slightly malleable with the heat. If the manifold starts out tight, keep an eye on it and adjust it as needed during the mash. This procedure worked well for me when I used the manifold.
It's too big for an Igloo 5 gal. The overall diameter of the Rubbermaid would need to be 12.75'' min and at that size would have heat side issues like Dana De Long describes. A cooler diameter more like 15'' or steel kettle would be better. Cheers.
Good evening, I want to use my 10 Gal Ss Infussion Mash Tun with recirculation. Just to be sure: To use the manifold (image 2) i have to install the bulkhead (image 3) and this supplement of image 4 on the inside part. Can I install a 1/2 FPT x 1/2 Barb (image 5) on the other side to connect the 1/2 silicone hose that comes from a pump. Or better asked: Are both threads of this bulkhead 1/2 MPT?
BEST ANSWER:Yes, you can use the 1/2 FPT x 1/2 Barb on the outside to connect the silicone hose. However, the inner thread of the bulkhead is not the same as on the outside and the 1/2 barb won't fit there. I am also not quite sure how you are going to use the manifold while having a full tun.
BEST ANSWER:Yes, you can use the 1/2 FPT x 1/2 Barb on the outside to connect the silicone hose. However, the inner thread of the bulkhead is not the same as on the outside and the 1/2 barb won't fit there. I am also not quite sure how you are going to use the manifold while having a full tun.
Yes the bulkhead threads are 1/2" MPT. I use a T on the outside so that I can add a 1/2 threaded thermometer probe to measure the return temperature of the recirculating wort. However, a 1/2" FPT to 1/2" hose barb would connect to the 1/2" MPT on the outside of the bulkhead.
Good evening, I want to use my Ss Infussion Mash Tun with recirculation. Just to be sure: To use the manifold (image 2) i have to install the supplement of image 3 on the inside part. Can I install a 1/2 FPT x 1/2 Barb (image 4) on the other side to connect the 1/2 silicone hose that comes from a pump. Or better asked: Are both threads of this bulkhead 1/2 MPT?
I also have the SS brewtech infusion mashtun (20gal)... quick answer to your question is yes the bulkhead supplied with your MT is 1/2” npt so you can use standard npt fittings.
For my set up we connected a 1/2” stainless ball valve on the outside of the MT with a female cam fitting for ease of use and allows for better flow control. Inside the MT we have the hose barb fitting with fpt (the image you have attached) which connects to the Ss recirc manifold accessory. I suggest using all stainless steel fittings.
I also have the SS brewtech infusion mashtun (20gal)... quick answer to your question is yes the bulkhead supplied with your MT is 1/2” npt so you can use standard npt fittings.
For my set up we connected a 1/2” stainless ball valve on the outside of the MT with a female cam fitting for ease of use and allows for better flow control. Inside the MT we have the hose barb fitting with fpt (the image you have attached) which connects to the Ss recirc manifold accessory. I suggest using all stainless steel fittings.
This mash recirculation manifold is awesome! Only wish is that the barber fitting was interchangeable but I made it work and couldn't be happier. 4 stars only because of the fitting. Definitely recommend it and to be honest this is not the first product I've bought from here and it wont be the last. Very happy with quality also.
Even distribution. Consider how to suspend it above gains. I fashioned some hooks to hang over the sides of my mash tun. Don't set on top of grains or it'll sink. Don't forget hose clamps!
I read all the reviews before I purchased this thing, and after using it the first time I realized that all the people that had problems with it, just didn't know how to correctly use it. I've had no problems using it, I have used it more than 20 times now. I think that the people that had problems using it, had some type of back floe issue, and that can only happen when you are screwing up your process. You have to keep it on top of the grain bed.
Worked right out of the box...clearest wort I’ve ever produced and hit my recipe numbers on the head. I won’t hesitate to purchase anything from SsBrewtech from now on!
I give this 4 stars because I think it's fair. It works. Not sure if it is the best thing but it did flow water. The water to hole flow ratio must be worked out.
I bought this to use in my 65L Brewzilla. I had totally forgotten about the overflow tube in the mash pipe, so it will not work with it. BUMMER. Decided to give it to my nephew, who uses an Igloo cooler to mash, and he is excited. He has been wanting to do recirc mash for a while, and this will let him step to the next level.
Works great. Nice and even wort distribution and enough outlets to prevent disturbing the grain bed with my Riptide pump. Just be sure to varlauf prior to using or it will get clogged with chunky grain bits. Blast it out with a high pressure garden hose and recirculate with PBW to clean.
Promising idea, problems in operation. Still trying....
The theory seems great. But in operation, the manifold has plugged more often than not, despite the perforated false bottom that sits on the bottom of my mash tun. The manifold also sinks deeply into the mash. The plugging problem could be solved with an inline filter between mash tun outlet and the pump, and the sinking by suspending the manifold from above. Still seems promising, but be prepared for additional tinkering.
The SS manifold worked well during my last mash/lauter. I used it for both recirculating and sparging in a 10 gallon Igloo mash tun. The manifold fit well in the mash tun and was easy to clean afterwards.
I have used this on 4 batches so far and it has performed great each time. For years I was using the fighter jet cone thing while fly sparging and recirculating which caused a lot of foam and could never really position it well over the center of the mash. It worked but had to be monitored to make sure I wasn't getting a stuck sparge or cutting into the grain bed. Each experience I have had with the ss manifold has been much simpler and it's more of a set it and forget it. At the last 15 minutes of the mash I start to recirculate to set the grain bed and clear the wort and it has been flawless.
Used this on our last batch instead of an open hose. It created a very even, circular flow across the top of the grain bed. The OG came out to 1.068 instead of the usual 1.061. I'd have to attribute it to this device, as it was the only change we made to our process in a standard recipe. The only thing I would change is have a female NPT in the center so you can use the fitting of your choice, instead of the welded straight hose barb If it is getting plugged up with grains, you should look at your equipment and process. Perhaps the false bottom or other filtering is inadequate, too much water in the mash or not enough flow and it tends to sink. We got some grains in it, but it was far from getting plugged up.
Works perfectly in a HERMS set up and DC pump application at wide open throttle. Stronger pumps may need a feathered control with outlet valve (to control grain bed compaction).
Like several other comments, I've had clogs right at the inlet manifold on 3 of 4 batches I've made with it. Clogs during recirculation, in the middle of the mash creates all sorts of terrible brew day issues - from messed up mash temperatures, to messing around with extremely hot liquids and an extremely hot manifold, to having to figure out another recirculation option to replace this, mid-mash. I won't be brewing with it again and cannot recommend it to anyone else.
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January 24, 2019
Tyler W
Staff
Rated 5 out of 5
Love it!
Works awesome, distributing the flow around. Now I just need to make a spare arm to clamp to the side of the kettle.
I bought this to recirculate my mash tun The manifold sinks in the mash and the holes get plugged. Also even with a pump attached there is little flow and it very uneven.
I was very excited to use this as it seems to be able to distribute water very well. In truth, it gets clogged constantly. I've had it completely shut down 4 mash sessions before me noticing that water wasn't flowing anymore. They are also extremely hard to unclog. Pipe cleaners aren't strong enough and wire hangers don't bend enough. I have to take it outside and bang it around until it unclogs. This is very stressful and all the while my mash is cooling.
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I like that the HLT feeds hot water through the hose into this unit which then sits right on top of the grain bed. It spends less time going through the air which I've found can drop the temp quickly for other sparge arm approaches, especially if it's cold out. It also doesn't need to be adjusted for the height since it just sits on the bed.
The downside I've found is that it can often sink into the grain bed depending on how much liquid is in the bed. It will also sink on an angle. All of this can disturbe the grain bed when you are doing a fly sparge which you may not want. So I find I have to keep an eye on it and pull it up if it starts to sink. I've only used it a handful of times, so perhaps over time I'll sort out how to avoid that issue. It's not enough of an issue for me to look for another solution unless something better pops up down the road.