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)
Figure 3
PRO TIP:
If you use this technique the vorlauf
step can be skipped as a vorlauf was performed
during the entire mash step.
PRO TIP:
We recommend a slow trickle over the
grain bed when recirculating. Use the ball valve to
slow flow as a ball valve gives more precise control
than a butterfly valve. Never restrict flow to the
inlet of the pump - only on the outlet.
PRO TIP:
Use the mash period to refill the HLT
and bring the water up to the desired temperature
for sparging. The excess water can be used for
double batching or cleaning.
PRO TIP:
Ramp speed is roughly .75 F/min.
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Set the mash element to ‘ON’ and the wort pump
to ‘ON’
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The pump will remain on during the entire mash.
The element will keep the mash at the desired
temp
4.
Step Mash – Mash Element: On Wort Pump: Auto Mash
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After mashing in, install the vorlauf arm into the top
quick connect fitting and place the lid on the MT
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Set the mash tun PID to your desired mash temp
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Set the mash element to ‘ON’ and the wort pump to
‘AUTO MASH
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After each mash step is completed increase the
mash tun PID to the next desired mash temp
