automatic mash pot

Post by **firewater69** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 9:28 am

I got this gear drive motor given to me, otherwise this build would have been different. the motor spins at a blistering 63rpm @ 90lbs of torque, which I think will be just fine. I made the mount and paddle at work I may add another paddle up a little closer to the top but I don't think I'll need it. I step mash most of the time and I'm a little lazy so here it is. it locks into the keg handles to keep it from spinning.

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Post by **Kegg_jam** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 12:45 pm

Nice! I've been kicking around something like that. My good cordless sure gets a workout during a mashing session.

Post by **firewater69** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:01 pm

I will adapt this motor to the roller mill that I built too.

Post by **Euphoria** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:11 pm

With a marginally bad left arm from a previous surgery several years ago, I just can't stir those heavy thick AG mashes by hand. Not that I'm lazy, just physically can't do that shit anymore. Went and bought this contraption, and it is the cat's meow for mash stirring. Doesn't even slow down one bit under a full load. Originally designed for mixing concrete, paint and grout, it has all the torque needed to get the job done. It wasn't the cheapest toy, but then, it works and that's what it's all about. Fits real good in my new 22 gallon pot over a single 30,000 BTU Camp Chef propane burner.

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Post by **firewater69** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:29 pm

that's a nice set up, I ain't getting any younger and don't wanna work any harder than I have to, I also pump all of my wash into the still, lifting is a young man's game.

Post by **Euphoria** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:38 pm

Thanks firewater,
I've always tried, (not always successfully,) to work smarter, not harder.

Post by **firewater69** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 1:36 pm

we made 10 gallons of an ipa today, the paddle worked flawlessly. now to test in on a corn mash.

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wtfdskin · Post by **wtfdskin** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:46 pm

Hmmm I wonder how a modified mount for an ice cream maker would work?

Post by **jedneck** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:50 pm

wtfdskin wrote:Hmmm I wonder how a modified mount for an ice cream maker would work?

I burned a cheap one up making peach ice cream.(might not be makers fault the ice cream was 50% chopped peaches) I'm gonna be looking for one to use in my steamer.

wtfdskin · Post by **wtfdskin** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:54 pm

I have a spare white mountain one laying around. Another winter project to add to the list

luchete80 · Post by **luchete80** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:42 am

firewater69 wrote:we made 10 gallons of an ipa today, the paddle worked flawlessly. now to test in on a corn mash.
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Great set up firewater69, i like it!!!!

Did you have success @63 rpm with corn mash? Wasn't too slow? I was thinkinh about 150 rpm.

Thanks!!!

Post by **HDNB** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:50 am

my mash mixer runs at 27rpm. Its about perfect, don't think i'd want it moving any faster. big paddles on it though.

Post by **firewater69** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:44 pm

It works great for corn, after my corn is done and cools down ( usually overnight) I add the rest of my grains and water and do a step mash, then sparge. I generally do between 32-35 lbs of grain total depending on the recipe and have never had any trouble with it.

luchete80 · Post by **luchete80** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:47 pm

HDNB wrote:my mash mixer runs at 27rpm. Its about perfect, don't think i'd want it moving any faster. big paddles on it though.

Thanks HDNB!!! 27 rpm Wow! I will point that. Is really good to have differents points of view.

I've found this on http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 85&t=67776:

"by japsinok » Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:22 pm

Got the stand made and the mixer bolted to it. Gelatinized 20# of blue corn in 7 gal (5 gal H2O + 2 gal backset). After it turned to congealed corn pudding, I added 2 gal H2O and mixed to cool it to 160F (that is my typical final ratio, 20# grain:9 gal liquid= 10 gal final volume). The mixer did not struggle a bit, turning those 11" blades in Quikset corn!! 40% speed is about 80 rpm, and 50% was ~125 rpm. 30% (just under 60 rpm) did not seem to move it enough to keep the bottom clear before it gelatinized. I ran it CCW with the blades forcing the mash down, out to the edge, and then back up the sides, though not sure which is best for this application where it is heating from the bottom."

I think it will be good to maintain it as low as possible like you say (and keeping the mash not too thick) in order to not throw away the liquid from the pot

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Thanks again!!!

luchete80 · Post by **luchete80** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:49 pm

firewater69 wrote:It works great for corn, after my corn is done and cools down ( usually overnight) I add the rest of my grains and water and do a step mash, then sparge. I generally do between 32-35 lbs of grain total depending on the recipe and have never had any trouble with it.

Great i will go for that speed.

Thanks firewater69!!

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