Hi
I use a converted keg as a HLT. It has a dip tube attached to the ball valve. I also have a sight glass that I use for measuring volumes.
I need to add oh, let's say three gallons of water to the keg before it begins to register in the sight glass. I have that spot marked as my zero level for volumes control. From that point I have the sight glass marked by one gallon increments.
My question: Is this an accurate way of determining volumes? I simply ignore that first three gallons or so.
I believe this is ok to do but am having doubts as my efficiency tends to suck. BTW, I batch sparge.
I use a converted keg as a HLT. It has a dip tube attached to the ball valve. I also have a sight glass that I use for measuring volumes.
I need to add oh, let's say three gallons of water to the keg before it begins to register in the sight glass. I have that spot marked as my zero level for volumes control. From that point I have the sight glass marked by one gallon increments.
My question: Is this an accurate way of determining volumes? I simply ignore that first three gallons or so.
I believe this is ok to do but am having doubts as my efficiency tends to suck. BTW, I batch sparge.