Longer Braid = Lower Efficiency?

[Cpt_Kirks]

I finally finished my new MLT. It's an 11 gallon SS pot fitted into a 10 gallon Igloo cooler. I went with a 3 foot braid instead of a 2 foot, like my old MLT had.

Just tried it on a batch of wheat. Had excellent drainage, but my efficiency was pretty low. My water calculations were bang on, and the MLT held heat very well.

Could the longer braid be causing the lower efficiency?

 

[AnOldUR]

If you're batch sparging, a three foot braid is unnecessary. Even two foot is on the long side. My guess is your low efficiency was due to crush. Wheat is smaller than barley and you sometimes have to adjust your mill accordingly.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

I think I'll cut the braid in half, and save half for when it needs to be replaced.

 

[broadbill]

If you are batch sparging, then how you drain the runnings off does not affect efficiency.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

If you are batch sparging, then how you drain the runnings off does not affect efficiency.

That's kind of what I was thinking. It drained like a hose.