Membership questions? Log in issues? Email info@brewersassociation.org

Author Topic: Using March Pump to Boost Water Pressure  (Read 4298 times)

Offline phillamb168

  • Brewmaster General
  • *******
  • Posts: 2351
  • Lardy, France
    • My Job
Re: Using March Pump to Boost Water Pressure
« Reply #15 on: August 11, 2011, 07:45:41 am »
So I recirc the wort too, that sounds good, but should I be worried about break material?
The simple solution, if you have some extra time, would be just to let everything settle for 30 or so minutes after chilling down to your desired temp. Then just drain the wort from above the break material.

Ah, yeah, that would work. Heh. Thanks!
I'm on twitter: phillamb168
----
morticaixavier for governing committee!

Offline hopfenundmalz

  • Global Moderator
  • I must live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 10678
  • Milford, MI
Re: Using March Pump to Boost Water Pressure
« Reply #16 on: August 11, 2011, 07:48:21 am »
So I recirc the wort too, that sounds good, but should I be worried about break material?

No worries.  Return the wort in a fashion that sets up a whirlpool, and you are whirlpooling while chilling.
Jeff Rankert
AHA Lifetime Member
BJCP National
Ann Arbor Brewers Guild
Home-brewing, not just a hobby, it is a lifestyle!

Offline kylekohlmorgen

  • Senior Brewmaster
  • ******
  • Posts: 1363
  • Saint Louis, MO
    • The South House Pilot Brewery
Re: Using March Pump to Boost Water Pressure
« Reply #17 on: September 08, 2011, 09:09:37 am »

That said, during summer I can't get my wort chilled down far enough with just my chiller. I run off into the carboy/bucket and cool over night and pitch the next morning. I have never had an issue doing so.

Others turn their noses up at this... but I am forced to do it during the summer and also haven't had any issues.
Twitter/Instagram: @southhousebrew

Recipes, Brett/Bacteria Experiments: http://SouthHouseBeer.com/

Offline James Lorden

  • Brewer
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
  • Forest Hill, MD
Re: Using March Pump to Boost Water Pressure
« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2011, 09:41:53 am »
Others turn their noses up at this... but I am forced to do it during the summer and also haven't had any issues.

Not sure why anyone would turn there nose up at this.  So long as your sanitation is in check then I'd say this is way better then pitching too hot!

James Lorden
Beer Drinker Beer Maker & Beer Judge