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I like 'em shaved
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Originally Posted by GilaMinumBeer
I got a chubby based on the thought of you gettin a chubby.
Is that wierd?
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You a$$hole! You beat me to it! 
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05-27-2009, 04:32 PM
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In yo' garage, steelin' yo parts.
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Ever since I saw pictures of your setup I've always wondered where your steam boiler is located? Are you firing your kettles some other way?
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My guess, based on the tarnish on the supports, that he's got a burner inside the support column.
Just a guess.
If correct, is the jacket filled with water to generate steam within and x-fer around the kettle walls?
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05-27-2009, 04:35 PM
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That's my basic assumption, I'm just making sure there isn't some kind of mind blowing steam technique hidden in there...
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05-27-2009, 04:39 PM
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Very nice setup. Once I get a man cave to brew in, I hope to start a rig...
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05-27-2009, 04:53 PM
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Damn!!! I'm speachless.
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05-27-2009, 05:10 PM
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Wow.. i never thought of a dish shaped MLT. That is nasty with a capital N.
Thanks for sharing!
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05-27-2009, 05:42 PM
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Beer, not rocket science
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Thanks everyone. It is a great toy. My wife tells me it is cheaper then a sports car!
The kettles are heated by themselves - no external boiler. I have water in the jackets, about a third full. Dual jet burners in each column heat the water to provide the stream. The jackets are sealed with pressure relief valves, so it is basically a big pressure cooker. I have been using a steam kettle heated in this manner for nearly 20 years. I bought a 20 gallon steam kettle from a restaurant equipment guy who showed me how to rig it up. People often looked at me wide eyed when I explain what I am doing, but it has never been a problem at all.
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05-27-2009, 06:34 PM
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In yo' garage, steelin' yo parts.
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People often looked at me wide eyed when I explain what I am doing, but it has never been a problem at all.
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I figured as much and, personally, I think it's brilliant. No external boiler. Thorough heat distribution. And teh relief valve takes care of the potential boom issue.
I gotta get me one of those conicals. I've been eyeballing the B3 self contained 12 gal unit. Maybe, if I am a really good boy...... |
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05-27-2009, 08:49 PM
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That is definitely inspiring. Great work!
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05-27-2009, 09:20 PM
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Congrats - that thing is unbelievable!
I'm sure I've seen film of Pink Floyd playing something like that on stage back in about 1970...
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