We are commissioning a new 20bbl brewhouse for next year. We have some space limitations so are limited to a 2 vessel system with minimal height. We are forced into a KT/WHP, MT/LT All the mid level manufacturers try to sell us fixed height rakes in a combined MT/LT. I have brewed on systems from 7bbl to 100bl, with and without rakes, and I dont see the use of fixed height rakes. In addition they are including substantial steam jackets on the MT/LT. Like I said I do not see the benefit of fixed height rakes, but do like variable height rakes. But they have a larger price tag. So, we are exploring replacing the rakes with a mash mixer in the LT so we can take advantage of the steam jacket for step program mashing. When talking to Phil Loen at JVNW, he mentioned in passing that they have done that, but I did not get any details. We have thought hard about this, and are working on how to incorporate a plow.
Has anyone done anything similiar. Any issues or concerns?
Thanks
Has anyone done anything similiar. Any issues or concerns?
Thanks
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