The mash pot cone or dish head and the surface finish style are aesthetic issues. It has all the features, what differs is the individual's vision.
The heating method is preferably steam to ensure the high quality of wort required and easy and accurate temperature control. There is no perfect steam compared to direct fire, electric heaters or heat transfer oil, but it is used differently depending on the customer's site.
The choice of mashing process also determines the style of equipment. There is the American process of mashing with steam heating in the filter tank; there is also the leaching method, where the mash in the mash pot is heated or the pump is boiled and heated; there is also a small amount of malt slurry in the filter tank. Back to the boiling heating method; boiling pots should have a built-in heater, 500L and above.
Sheet metal prices are now high and only reasonable materials can optimize costs and be cost effective so that the average customer can afford them. For example, steam jacketed areas must be thicker to increase service life. As for outsourcing the thinner the better, unless your processing technology can't support it, outsourcing is used to wrap the insulation and also has aesthetic properties.
Insulation materials try to use polyurethane foam, the outer knock also has a sense of achievement. Perlite, rockwool and aluminosilicate are not as insulating as it is, unless there are restrictions on direct fire heating.
For beer equipment of 1000L and below, it is best to opt for top stirring, which solves the practical problems of insufficient stirring and avoiding leaks.
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