Today I received my RIMS Tube from Derrin over at Brewers Hardware. The item was shipped via USPS priority mail. Needless to say, I opened the package and was excited about all the sparkle from the stainless steel. The items inside the package matched exactly what was described on Derrin’s website.
For those who may not know what a RIMS Tube is…. R.I.M.S. stands for Recirculating Infusion Mash System. Simply put, during the mash process, the wort is recirculated through the RIMS Tube to maintain the temperature of the wort. Inside the RIMS Tube is a hot water heater element. The heater element is usually controlled (on and off) by some sort of PID and temperature probe which would be installed in the RIMS Tube.
The RIMS Tube from brewershardware.com includes the following:
A water heater element and temperature controller are required but not included. Your system will also require a pump.
This well designed RIMS Tube is 16 inches in overall length and is designed as two pieces. The two piece design allows you to rotate the inlet and outlet tubes into a most favorable position.
I am looking forward to using the RIMS Tube for the first time. Check back soon for updates!
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Have you used the RIMS tube yet? Would like to know your thoughts on using it versus direct fire on your mash tun.
Thanks,
-Mike
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