Sparge Question

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Sparge Question

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What would be the appropriate grains/water ratio when sparging? Or is there one at all?

I'm batch sparging, if that makes a difference. Thanks.
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Batch Sparge Volume

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The optimal volume for a sparge, when batch sparging with a single sparge, is half your desired preboil volume. Once you get over about 1.065, you may want to up your total preboil volume and boil longer to keep your efficiency up where you usually expect it.
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Well, that's what I was already doing.....so I guess I'm good to go.
Thanks man.
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