Hello what are some tip’s for holding mash temperature when using the BIAB method?
You go as simple as wrapping a blanket around the kettle or using reflective insulation wrap. If your really inclined there was a write up in BYO abut a kettle coozie you can make.
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I use a blanket under my kettle on the floor, then wrap the kettle with a sleeping bag. Never lost more than 2*
Cheers,
Ron
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I bungee a comforter around my kettle. Hangs right in there.
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I made a 2 layer reflectix wrap and then cover with as many blankets that I can find. Last two batches it was pretty cold outside. Lost about 4 degrees each time. I don’t bother stirring all that often as I don’t want to lose any extra heat. I don’t bother trying to heat it back up either since it’s only 1 degree every 15 minutes. Starting at 152°.
3 layers of Reflextix that I sewed together and sewed on velcro closure. I have 2 layers that go on the lid.
I lose about 2 or 3 degrees over an hour, stirring every 15 mins
I don’t stir. I used to then stopped after reading one of those low oxygen brewing articles. I stopped doughing in with electric drill and paint paddle
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That sounds nice. I just wrap mine around and pull these tabs through the previous layer. I think reflectix is meant to have an air gap to maximize R value so I stopped at 2 layers.
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I leave my kettle on the burner of my brew cart and slip an old sleeping bag over it. Sometimes lose 1 degree on very very cold days but I’m pretty well protected from wind in my basement stairwell. I don’t stir after the dough in, just never had the need to. My efficiency is fine without it and I do a sparge. Not fancy but it works fine.
I mash in a round cooler. It’s still in a bag, but also kinda like regular mashing.
Youve been pretty quiet man. Glad you’re back.
You’re too kind, thanks! Things have been pretty busy at work, so by the time I get to reading posts everything I’d want to contribute has already been said.
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I think stirring helps if you have a lot of grain stuffed in the pot. I see a gain in efficiency
The air gaps are kind of built in. There was a post somewhere of a guy who painted his point with the ceramic paint they use to coat oil/gas storage tanks. The pot looked disgusting but it apparently work well.
Seems work always gets in the way with brewing and sampling… ahhh nuts…
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Classic style
The blue one would only lose 1/2 of a degree… 
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I think the red is a bold statement. Everyone uses orange or blue.
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