7712206-User Manual-EN-2019-9
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Q: How do I avoid burning the heating elements?
A: Make sure the heating elements are always covered with liquid. If you do a manual step
mash, use the «mash mode » to limit the power output on the heating elements. Some
grain types like wheat and flaked oats might increase the risk of burning the heating
elements.
Q: The heating elements are touching the edge of the tank. Is this normal?
A: No, there is normally a 10-20mm space between the tank wall and the heating elements.
If you’ve run the heaters dry, they might have
expanded, and the heating elements become
more difficult to clean. The minimum distance is 5mm. If the heaters are touching the wall,
the main tank might become discolored.
Q:
I don’t have two 16
-A circuit breakers. What do I do?
A: The system is designed to be able to limit the average power output to allow usage on
lower current circuits. Check out the section about limiting the power output in the user
manual.
Q: What is the maximum grain capacity?
A: The maximum grain capacity is found in the specifications and on the product page on
our website. Pushing the capacity limits will lower your mash efficiency.
Q: How do I avoid «stuck mash»?
A: Using rice hulls and the correct crush grade is key. We recommend resting the mash (not
circulating over the grain bed) the first 20 minutes of the mash process.
Q: Should I stir the grains during mashing?
A: It is important that all the grains are wet and mixed well with the mash water. If you get a
stuck mash, you should stir lightly, but stirring will generally reduce the clarity of the wort.
Q: Can I use the standard silicone tube for tap water?
A: No, the standard silicone tubes are not designed to withstand the tap water pressure.
Q: How often should I tighten the nuts on sensors and heating elements?
A: It is a good idea to check the nuts regularly. Also check the TC clamps under the main
tank regularly.
Q: How do I update the system firmware?
A: When a new firmware version is available, the system will automatically download it and
prompt you to install it. This requires a working WiFi connection and that the MicroSD card
is installed. The MicroSD card is installed when the system is shipped and is normally not
necessary to remove. If there is no MicroSD card installed, firmware will not be updated.
Q: I cannot connect to WiFi. What is wrong?
A: Check that the SSID and password is correctly entered. Both are case sensitive. You can
also try setting up an access point on your phone to test another network. The system only
supports 2.4 Ghz networks.
