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Permalink Reply by Mark Weusten on September 15, 2015 at 7:50am

Yeah it does make sense as when I begin to pump out to my fermenter I always get trub coming out first even though I use a hop spider. I think its a great idea to pump from the top of the kettle. In winter with ground water being cooler I get the GF down to 30c in about 20 mins then pump out into fermenter at 16c which is perfect for me. When I do struggle is in the middle of summer and the ground water warms up, I find best I am getting is early twenties in the fermenter. I have wondered how much better plunging a copper coil in the kettle would be, I am sure someone on this forum could tell us. Cheers

Permalink Reply by Stevo on September 15, 2015 at 5:14pm

cheers…….. This site is hardly a hive of activity aye?  Do you find the hop spider helps?

Permalink Reply by Mark Weusten on September 15, 2015 at 9:00pm

Not really flat out although it has been at times. I find I have to use the hop spider when doing really hoppy beers or the pump clogs. Shame as I don't think the result is as good. I see you are in Auckland we should get some GF guys together for a communal brewday. Always good to get someone else's views.

Permalink Reply by Stevo on September 18, 2015 at 3:58pm

someone else's views and taste someone else's brews !!

Permalink Reply by Stevo on September 18, 2015 at 4:47pm

…..also do you have the upgrade filter? wonder if that would help.

Permalink Reply by Mark Weusten on September 21, 2015 at 6:05am

Yes I do have the upgrade filter which is an improvement.

Permalink Reply by Steve Adkins on September 23, 2015 at 5:07pm

Have you knocked the rubber cap off yet?  I did, lots of trub.

Permalink Reply by Steve Adkins on September 23, 2015 at 5:07pm

I would be keen for this

Permalink Reply by Steve Adkins on September 23, 2015 at 5:06pm

I do much the same as Mark, recirc until the temp drops below 40, then stand for 20 mins to settle before chilling again as I pump out. 

Have given serious thought to getting a copper coil to drop into a bucket of ice to chill the incoming water