In my part of the world, low pressure steam is up to 0.5 bar (7.5 psi), so I can get a 0.5 bar boiler without much trouble. If I get a boiler above 0.5 bar there's quite a bit of regulation, inspections, fees, waiting for approvals, etc., well beyond what is typical in the US. So my question: is a 0.5 bar/7.5 psi boiler going to be hot enough for a boil kettle? Steam at 0.5 bar is 110C (230F) and I would have more than enough steam with this particular boiler - 573 pounds of steam per hour for a 3 vessel 20-bbl brewhouse plus HLT. I'd have to look it up but I'm guessing that's 800,000-1,000,000 BTUs/hr.
I don't know much about boilers but I do know about local bureaucracy and I'd like to avoid it if possible.
Thanks
I don't know much about boilers but I do know about local bureaucracy and I'd like to avoid it if possible.
Thanks
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