Cleaning a Spike Tank Trio Homebrewing Brewhouse
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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2024
- Let's face it, cleaning is a major part of brewing great beer. In this video, I give you a full walkthrough of my home-brewery cleaning process using a Clean-in-Place (CIP) method on my 15-gallon Tank Trio Brewhouse from Spike Brewing.
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OVERVIEW:
1. Pre-rinse
2. Heat cleaning water to 150°F (66°C)
3. Brewery wash cleaner recirculation (20-30 mins)
4. Drain system
5. Water rinse -180°F (82°C) / 10 mins
6. Polish external surfaces (outside only)
7. Disassemble and dry
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Such a cool setup 😍
Thank u! It’s been a great system so far 🙌
I'd really like to see a video in detail on how you carbonate in the unitank.
Thanks
Dan
Thanks Dan! That’s a great idea. I’ll add it to my list 🍻
I've noticed that the door on my MT gets a bit dirty especially after dumping the grains so I actually like to hand wash it. I replaced the bolt for the door with a 10mm quick release pin so I can pull it off and clean it separately before reinstalling it before cleaning the kettle. If that's something you're experiencing as well that might be a worthwhile mod to make.
Smart! I do a CIP on my system and that usually does a decent job on the door, but I like your quick-release idea 🙌
Really nice set up!
Thank you!
I do hot rinse, then pbw, then 2 more rinse cycles.
You might try doing a quick pre-rinse, then hot PBW, then a hot water rinse. This might help save you some time and get your gear just as clean 🙌
I do what @thefloaterjoe does...Rinse, PBW, then 2 more rinse cycles. Why?
I have found out the hard way that one rinse cycle does not remove all the PBW. One day while looking at some fresh water in my boil kettle, I noticed that it still had a yellowish tint after my cleaning. Since then, I always do two rinse cycles, and my second cycle will still have that yellowish tint, but it is diluted. It might be worth it to give two rinses a try, and see if you do have that yellow tint. If not, no harm, but if you do find the tint, doing that second rinse will help.
I now do two rinse cycles everytime I use PBW, but I cut the time for each rinse cycle in half, so it is not really much extra time invested.
Is your system setup in a garage or something? I’m thinking about plumbing and drainage
Yea this is in my garage
Nice system and process. So how many triclamps do you have?!? 🙄
That is a good question.. I have no idea
Thanks for sharing! Great process.
Did you decide on a new controller to replace your Ss Brewtech eController 3V?
Thanks! No not yet. I think I may just end up building my own.
@@ryanmichaelcarter I am working with Ryan Gray at Electric Brewing Supply to fashion a Trio 3-element RIMS control panel. Of course, Ryan builds the Trio 2-element HERMS control panel and Nano 3-element RIMS control panel for Spike Brewing.
The Nano 3-element RIMS control panel is considerably over-powered for a 15gal Trio system with support for,
HLT: (2) 6,000w Elements
RIMS: (1) 3,000w Element
BK: (2) 6,000w Elements
I need support for,
HLT: (1) 5,500w Element
RIMS: (1) 5,500w Element
BK: (1) 5,500w Element
I like the simplicity of the Nano control panel. However, the Nano system controls the RIMS element using a "control PID" based on a temperature sensor located in the MT. I want the option of controlling the RIMS element based on a temperature sensor located at the egress of the RIMS pipe. I want a second "monitor-only PID" (thermometer) that measures the temperature of the grain bed in the MT. In order to compensate for losses in the recirculation path, I want to be able to increase the RIMS control PID set temperature by a few degrees until the monitor-only PID in the MT reflects the target mash temperature.
Ryan has developed a 3-element variable power RIMS control panel with a "MASH POWER" PID and a "MASH TEMP" PID. The "MASH POWER" PID controls the RIMS element power (as a percentage) similar to the Trio and Nano "BOIL" PID. The "MASH TEMP" PID controls the RIMS element within the restricted power range. The "MASH TEMP" PID will display the set and actual temperature of the wort at the egress of the RIMS pipe. As with the "BOIL" PID, the "MASH POWER" PID *should* be able to display the actual temperature of the grain bed in the MT. I am waiting to hear from Ryan as to whether this is true.
The "MASH POWER" PID allows you to use 100% power when you're recirculating water and decrease the power when you're recirculating wort. You can temporarily increase the power to quickly transition between temperature rests.
I don't have immediate plans for a steam condenser lid. However, I like the fact the Nano control panel is capable of controlling a steam condenser pump. Ryan is currently evaluating whether the 3-element RIMS control panel can control a steam condenser pump.
I like the monitor-only PID on the Nano control panel that measures the chiller wort out temperature. Ryan is currently evaluating whether the 3-element RIMS control panel can monitor the chiller wort out temperature.
I have mixed emotions about a timer PID on a control panel. A timer PID typically has an associated "OFF * ON" switch and flashing buzzer. All of this tends to clutter the control panel. Clearly, there are other (better) means of timing the brewing process. I am currently discussing with Ryan whether the timer PID, switch, and flashing buzzer will stay or go.
A "single batch" 3-element RIMS control panel will have a RIMS / BK element interlock like the Ss Brewtech eController 3V. Once the mash is complete, you switch from the RIMS element to the BK element. The HLT element can be on with the RIMS element or the BK element.
The Nano control panel has an interlock between the RIMS element and water pump in order to ensure the RIMS element is only on if the water pump is running. I don't know if this feature is available with the 3-element RIMS control panel. Of course, your recirculation path involves both the water pump and wort pump. I am waiting to hear from Ryan as to whether the 3-element RIMS control panel has a RIMS element / water pump interlock.
Ryan offers a 3-element RIMS control panel as part of both his PID Series and 360 Series. The 360 Series uses Horner or Unitronics PLCs with an integrated touchscreen (up to 10") in place of PIDs, LEDs, and toggle switches. My hesitation with the 360 Series is whether the existing user interface is capable of supporting all of the PID-based features mentioned above.
Ryan added the "PID Series 3-element RIMS Control Panel" to the the Electric Brewing Supply web site (2/27/2023). The technical specifications in the product description are correct. However, the pictures in the product description reflect the "PID Series 4-element Control Panel", rather than the "PID Series 3-element RIMS Control Panel". Ryan will update the product description with pictures of the "PID Series 3-element RIMS Control Panel" once they're available.
I'd love to hear what you're looking for in the way of a 3-element Trio RIMS control panel and what you don't like about the Ss Brewtech eController 3V.
Do you use two pumps? the first recirculates from mash to boil? and the other pump from the kettel, plate chiller to the mash? it's right?
It's a little more complicated than that. Check out Ryan's "Spike Brewing's Tank Trio Homebrewing System Tour" CZcams video.
Dough-In: Water Pump
Mash Recirculation: Water Pump + Wort Pump
Sparge: Water Pump + Wort Pump
Whirlpool: Wort Pump
Knockout: Wort Pump
Yes, I use two pumps, but it’s routed a little different than that. I have a full tour video of my brewhouse here: czcams.com/video/PtgBh-pWXt0/video.html
Thank you! Cheers 🍻🍻🍻
if only i waited 3 more years for the bottom drain to come out LOL
Well the resale market for homebrewing gear is usually pretty good 😂 (As long as you don’t have Ss Brewtech gear).
@@ryanmichaelcarter haha why what’s wrong with ss? I got some stuff from them.
@@coastchillin is the bottom drain really worth the extra $400 on the solo?
@@ImYoutubing247 for solo probably not but trio system absolutely would save so much time cleaning.
Awesome video!!! Where did you get your brew table?
Thank you! Those are old frames that Ss Brewtech used to sell. I’d recommend checking out Spike’s new Solo tables. Those look pretty sweet 🙌
@@ryanmichaelcarter I thought your table consisted of three Ss Brewtech Brew Cubes (which Ss Brewtech still sells)?
I couldn't find dimensions for the new Trio table on the Spike Brewing web site. Customer Experience has indicated the new Trio table is 72" wide x 24" tall x 24" deep. In other words, it's lower and better suited for bottom drain kettles. The Trio table has a recessed drip edge, drain valve, and includes mounting brackets for two Spike Flow pumps. It's a little confusing in that many of the pictures on the Spike Brewing web site still depict the old Trio table.
@@wickedbeernut I’m not sure about the Spike Solo height, but yea it comes with everything you’d need- drain, mounts, raised edge. My setup is technically a prototype from Ss before it was released for sale. The dimensions might be a little different. I’ve heard the quality of their products has significantly deteriorated since they sold their company so I don’t recommend Ss anymore (unless you can get your hands on pre-2020 gear).
@@ryanmichaelcarter The Spike Brewing Solo Brew Table is different than the new Trio table (also referred to as the new 72" System Table). The Solo Brew Table is 18" tall x 24" wide x 22" deep. The Ss Brewtech Brew Cube is 17" tall x 19.75" wide x 19.75" deep. Again, the new Trio table (according to Customer Experience) is 24" tall x 72" wide x 24" deep. The Trio table is essentially a slightly taller (6") elongated Solo Brew Table with similar features. With the Solo Brew Table, the pump (and new Spike Brewing counterflow wort chiller) attaches to the bottom shelf. With the Trio table, the pumps attach to mounting brackets under the tabletop between the HLT and MT and between the MT and BK.
What brewery wash do you use? PBW?
Yea PBW
Hi! How do you clean your plate chiller? Do you just pump pbw trough, or something else?
Yea, I pump PBW through the entire brewhouse, including the chiller
Do you also pump the pbw in both directions? In my experience with plate chillers, particles can get stuck.
@@bartdegroof4783 interesting, never thought of that 🤔
@@bartdegroof4783 I recirculate cleaner in one direction, but the rinse cycle is reversed through the chiller
Hello, where is your brewtech equipment?
I upgraded it all to Spike. My most recent Ss gear started to malfunction-- temperature sensors stopped working, rust.. such a bummer. It didn’t last too long.
@@ryanmichaelcarter That's good to know about the Ss Brewtech gear. How has your Ss unitank been holding up? Same issues as the kettles or has that been a good fermenter?
@@aaronscottmusic1 the unitanks have been pretty good. Not the best, but they get the job done. The way to go these days is a glycol jacket tank. I’ve heard the BrewBuilt unitanks are better than Ss. BrewTools tanks are the best on the market but really pricey.
@@ryanmichaelcarter Yeah, I've been looking at the BrewTools tanks and they're awesome... but you definitely pay for the features and quality. Maybe someday. Thanks for the info.