Silly question (perhaps) about temp readings?

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PEACOCKSUIT

Silly question (perhaps) about temp readings?

Post by PEACOCKSUIT » Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:13 pm

Ok my new digi thermometer came today, I have enough grain and hops for 3 brews. Just need a day off and then I'm away 8).

I have a question about mash temperature. when I tested the boiler I took readings with my brewers thermometer and I got differing readings depending on where I placed it in the water. How will I know what the true temp is of the water when I add the grains? Where is it best to place the probe?
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Re: Silly question (perhaps) about temp readings?

Post by trucker5774 » Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:18 pm

It will never all be the same temperature. I give it a good stir and read the centre which will be the largest part of the mash and where the temperature is going to remain most constant. Then lots of insulation and relax.
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EoinMag

Re: Silly question (perhaps) about temp readings?

Post by EoinMag » Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:43 pm

It's not really that exact of a science, stir well, take temps and then mash in when you're happy.
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