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dieselboy · 03-24-2012, 01:22 PM

Hello all,
I am going to look at a single tier all stainless brew rig today. I want to get into all grain brewing and was going to build my brew rig this summer. This one popped up and it exactly what I was looking for and its already done (and looks way better than anything I could of welded. Its an electric Rims system with a propane BK. Does anything ever wear out on brew rigs? Any good/bad things I should look for? Thanks for the help. Ill put some pictures up if/when I buy it.

**pickles** · 03-24-2012, 01:34 PM

Well I'd make sure the heating element is still good. Also if pumps are included make sure it works and doesn't sound like a thrashing machine. Since its an electric RIMS I'd assume it has some sort of control system so make sure it's operational. That's about all I can think of. Good luck!

**microbusbrewery** · 03-24-2012, 03:13 PM

I'd ask to see it running using water to make sure everything is working correctly. Take a look at the wiring and make sure everything looks good (e.g. no melted insulation). I wouldn't worry too much about the element(s)...they're really cheap, so don't be too concerned about corrosion or scale. Maybe focus more on how they're mounted and on how easy they are to replace. Pumps and controls would be my biggest concern. Make sure all buttons, switches, and lights are working.