Tried attaching pump directly to mash tun. That is an option, it worked, but because I brew on a gas stove top the pump would melt during the boil, so I might keep that for when I get a second vessel. Arranged it so that the the ball valve I have was on the outlet of the pump and it worked...

I have a screen that sits above the bazooka filter and outlet valve. Now you mention pulling a vacuum, I did think that the flow was pulling the bag and grain flat to the screen and basically blocking any water movement. So, what I'll try is to make sure that there is some clear space around the...

Hi, everyone. I do small batches (1 gallon final volume in the fermentor) and I would like to add a pump to my system. I currently recirculate by hand...an hour for the mash, then do a first runnings, then recirculate my sparge for 15 minutes. Works well. But, I would like to use a pump. Stick...