So we have all out TTB approvals and tomorrow we get our WSLCB approval. Finally!
We have decided on a 2BBL brewing system to start with.
So now the fun begins. All the ports are 1.5" TC but I'm not sure I want or need to run 1.5" ID on all my hoses.
1. I was thinking of reducing to 1" ID. Thoughts?
2. Do I need to use concentrical reducers at all the ports or will a 1" TC work fine?
3. Pumps. I would love to get a $600-$1200 centrifugal pump but we just dont have the funds. I was thinking of the AC5b by March. .125 HP / 17GPM. do you think that will be powerful enough for whirlpool on 2BBL and CIP?
4. Recommendations on pumps under $400.00 if you dont like the March?
5. If we are going to use 1" hose most of the pumps outlets are 1/2 or 3/4. If you go from 1/2 pump outlet to 1" hose do you risk cavitation/oxygenation of your wort? Maybe another concentric reducer is in need but increasing diameter instead of reducing it?
Sorry for all the questions. Hopefully as I become more knowledgable I can contribute that back to the community!
We have decided on a 2BBL brewing system to start with.
So now the fun begins. All the ports are 1.5" TC but I'm not sure I want or need to run 1.5" ID on all my hoses.
1. I was thinking of reducing to 1" ID. Thoughts?
2. Do I need to use concentrical reducers at all the ports or will a 1" TC work fine?
3. Pumps. I would love to get a $600-$1200 centrifugal pump but we just dont have the funds. I was thinking of the AC5b by March. .125 HP / 17GPM. do you think that will be powerful enough for whirlpool on 2BBL and CIP?
4. Recommendations on pumps under $400.00 if you dont like the March?
5. If we are going to use 1" hose most of the pumps outlets are 1/2 or 3/4. If you go from 1/2 pump outlet to 1" hose do you risk cavitation/oxygenation of your wort? Maybe another concentric reducer is in need but increasing diameter instead of reducing it?
Sorry for all the questions. Hopefully as I become more knowledgable I can contribute that back to the community!
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