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Single–Tier Manual
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Single–Tier Manual
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MoreBeer.com
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1–800–600–0033
Below are a few things that we commonly get calls about, have learned over the years, or can recommend to
anyone that is looking to upgrade their system.
FAQ, Tips & Tricks
Q:
I connected all of the tubing as suggested in this manual, but even with all of the ball valves completely
open, I can’t get the pump to move the wort! How should I proceed?
A:
The pump is not great at moving air, but is excellent at moving liquid! The pump assembly will have a “tee”
fitting on it, with a ball valve on that tee. Try priming the lines by opening and re-closing this ball valve (with
a bucket underneath it…). This will get the pump head full of liquid hopefully, and the air in the rest of the
lines should get pushed out by this liquid. If this doesn’t completely solve the problem, try closing the pump’s
outlet ball valve, remove the tubing, and open / close that valve. After you get a steady stream of liquid exit-
ing, re-attach the tubing and turn the pump on. Just remember – the pump pushes, but does not pull. It will
not suck liquid from one vessel and move it to another, so always have gravity working in your favor to feed
the pump.
Q:
My propane tank feels pretty full, but I’m not getting a good flow through my burners – what’s wrong?
A:
There could be a couple of things wrong. First – if you’re brewing in a cold ambient temperature, try sub-
merging the bottom half of the tank in a bucket of hot water. The cold temperature affects the density of the
propane, affecting the rate at which the gas can flow. It is also possible that a spider or other bug has gotten
into the gas plumbing, in which case it will need to be removed.
Q:
My BrewSculpture doesn’t have a wort chiller – why not?
A:
A wort chiller is an item that many brewers may have prior to owning their BrewSculpture. We do offer these,
and our full line of wort chillers can be viewed at www.morebeer.com.
FAQ
Cleaning and drying your kettles and frame shouldn’t be too difficult. Something to keep in mind is that cleaning
your equipment right away will make it easier, and will help keep your BrewSculpture looking newer for longer.
After your brew day, clean up your equipment as soon as possible! To allow your kettles to completely drain/
dry out, you can keep them stored upside down on their respective burner tiers with their lids resting on top (the
bottom of the kettle). Also, storing your propane regulator with a cover or tape over the inlet will help prevent
spiders or other bugs from building a home in your gas system, which could clog the flow of your propane.
Always try to store your BrewSculpture in the best conditions possible. Every 5–6 months it is probably a good
idea to check your thermometers’ calibrations. They most likely have remained accurate, but double checking
is easy and never hurts. To calibrate, you’ll need to have a 1/16" hex key. This will go into the hex nut on the
side of the thermometer, and will adjust the face of the thermometer. While the probe is in a bath of ice water,
check to make sure it’s reading 32–33°F. If not, adjust the hex nut until it is. Then, place the probe in boiling
water and make sure the thermometer is reading 211–212°F
NOTE:
Boiling temperature is variable by elevation.
Please calibrate the thermometer accurately to your personal elevation’s boiling temperature
. Outside in a snow storm or
flood is not an ideal storage spot – a garage is!
