S P I K E N A N O U S E R G U I D E
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Brew Day –
Mash Control
System (MCS)
There are 4 different ways the Spike Nano can
be used to mash:
1.
Single Infusion – Mash Element: Off Wort Pump: Off
•
After mashing in, place the lid on the MT and let the
mash rest for the entire mash duration
•
Set the mash element to ‘OFF’ and the wort pump to
‘OFF’
2.
Auto Mash – Mash Element: On Wort Pump: Auto Mash
•
After mashing in, install the vorlauf arm into the top
quick connect fitting and place the lid on the MT
•
Set the mash tun PID to your desired mash temp
•
Set the mash element to ‘ON’ and the wort pump to
Figure 3
‘AUTO MASH’
•
In this setting the pump and element will turn on
once the mash tun drops below 1F of your desired
temp
3.
Recirculated Mash – Mash Element: On Wort Pump:
On
•
After mashing in, install the vorlauf arm into the
top quick connect fitting and place the lid on the
MT
•
Set the mash tun PID to your desired mash temp
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1.
Add a short hose (
Black
) from the bottom port of
the MT to wort pump inlet. (see
Figure 3
)
2.
Add a long hose (
Green
) from the wort pump outlet
to the top port of the MT. (see
Figure 3
)
3.
The MT temp will be controlled by the Mash Tun PID
and MCS.
NOTE: The MCS element and pump are interlocked to
prevent accidental scorching/dry firing. The element
can not be turned on unless the pump is running.
Also double check all valves in the pump circuit are
open before turning on the MCS element
