I have a BIAB/HERMS system that I have brewed on 3 times. The first 2 times my wort has exceeded the amount needed at the end of the cool down by about a gallon. I then realized I needed to figure how much water was in my 1/2" hoses and 50' of 1/2" SS coil. I guessed at it by the excess water I had from the previous 2 batches.
Here is what I did in Beersmith that worked. I entered a (- negative ) -1.25 in the Mash Tun Dead space column and it calculated what I needed for strike water as it pertains to my kettle. This takes out the water thats in my hoses and coil. Beersmith has a note to not enter negative numbers in this column. Is there another place I should be inputing this volume?
If not I think Brad has more work to do for systems like mine. My work around worked and my final volumes are at 5.5 gallons after racking to the fermenter. Added a Pic of my system so you get a better idea of what I'm talking about.
Here is what I did in Beersmith that worked. I entered a (- negative ) -1.25 in the Mash Tun Dead space column and it calculated what I needed for strike water as it pertains to my kettle. This takes out the water thats in my hoses and coil. Beersmith has a note to not enter negative numbers in this column. Is there another place I should be inputing this volume?
If not I think Brad has more work to do for systems like mine. My work around worked and my final volumes are at 5.5 gallons after racking to the fermenter. Added a Pic of my system so you get a better idea of what I'm talking about.