We have a 3" (75 mm) Chore Time flex auger for milled malt. Total length about 30 feet (10 meters), 45 degree incline up to 12 feet (3.6 meters) and one 90 degree left bend. We started out with a flow rate of 23.5 lbs/min (10.7 kg/min). Then we took out the baffle plate and shortened the restrictor tube by an inch. We got to 28 lbs/min (12.8 kg/min). We would like more. I have searched the forum but can't find what flow rates can be achieved.
Could people with a similar auger setup chime in and tell their flow rates?
If we shorten the restrictor tube too much is there a possibility of breaking the helix?
Could people with a similar auger setup chime in and tell their flow rates?
If we shorten the restrictor tube too much is there a possibility of breaking the helix?
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