Do I understand how to brew beer? Yes.
Do I understand the principals of fermentation? Absolutely.
Do I understand how to vent a direct fired 5bbl system. NOT A CHANCE!
We are opening a 5bbl brewpub soon and it's time to start venting the burner and kettle.
We have a 20' run from the chimney exhaust port (6.25") on the kettle to the roof, and a 17' run from the steam port (4.25") on the kettle to the roof. We ended up going with a Midco EC300 burner.
I have read pretty much every page on here about venting a kettle and burner but am still looking for up to date information from you guys, the pro brewing community.
QUESTIONS:
What type of material; Galvanized for burner exhaust, stainless for steam? Double wall or single wall? Type B?
Do either, or both of these runs "need" a bend, or can they run straight vertical out past the roof? (The steam port has a catch built in for condensation trying to return, it goes down a drain tube off to the side of the kettle rather than back into the boil)
Any special pieces needed to be installed in the burner exhaust flue run for burner adjustment capabilities?
Do I just install the largest pipe possible (6.25" and 4.25") for each connection?
Anything else you want to add?
Some pretty broad questions, I know. Just looking for some insight from people I figure know the answers...or at least have a better idea than me!
Thanks a lot
Do I understand the principals of fermentation? Absolutely.
Do I understand how to vent a direct fired 5bbl system. NOT A CHANCE!
We are opening a 5bbl brewpub soon and it's time to start venting the burner and kettle.
We have a 20' run from the chimney exhaust port (6.25") on the kettle to the roof, and a 17' run from the steam port (4.25") on the kettle to the roof. We ended up going with a Midco EC300 burner.
I have read pretty much every page on here about venting a kettle and burner but am still looking for up to date information from you guys, the pro brewing community.
QUESTIONS:
What type of material; Galvanized for burner exhaust, stainless for steam? Double wall or single wall? Type B?
Do either, or both of these runs "need" a bend, or can they run straight vertical out past the roof? (The steam port has a catch built in for condensation trying to return, it goes down a drain tube off to the side of the kettle rather than back into the boil)
Any special pieces needed to be installed in the burner exhaust flue run for burner adjustment capabilities?
Do I just install the largest pipe possible (6.25" and 4.25") for each connection?
Anything else you want to add?
Some pretty broad questions, I know. Just looking for some insight from people I figure know the answers...or at least have a better idea than me!
Thanks a lot
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