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wildwest450 · 11-19-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sanibel14

Not for nothing but why is it than when somebody asks people on this board their opinion on a product, any product, the answer is always you can build it cheaper yourself? Some of us would generally like to now if other people have used these products and what their personal experiences are with them. Not all of us are mechanically inclined. A simple review or opinion by somebody that owns one would be nice every once and awhile.

Amen, I personally am sick of building "things". I've built 3 houses in the past 10 years in addition to working full time. I just spent the last year building a brewing room, i'm freaking diy'ed out. Also it's far easier to bash something than offer something constructive, i'm guilty as hell on that one. I personally think Sabco is an innovative company. If they had an all electric setup that I could afford, I would have been the first one in line.

SpaceCoastBrew · 11-19-2010, 02:19 PM

I don't own one but I have used one a couple of times. It's a nice and compact arrangement. And has some nice features that not everyone uses, like the port for the oxygen stone. It does make a good dedicated chilling station but if you intend to use a pump in other parts of of your brewing I would go a different route or add a few tees and valves to use the pump in other applications.

**sanibel14** · 11-19-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by devilishprune

Because the hive mind doesn't want you to throw away at least $300? Because no one owns one because it costs $300 more than what it would cost to make?

It seems like you could build something like this (maybe not the exact configuration) if you are able to figure out how to brew beer in the first place.

Again, you completely miss the point.

**GilaMinumBeer** · 11-19-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by devilishprune

Because the hive mind doesn't want you to throw away at least $300? Because no one owns one because it costs $300 more than what it would cost to make?

Throw away? Who are you to judge how I spend MY money? Tell you what. You worry about your finances and I'll manage mine. Mkay?

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Originally Posted by devilishprune

It seems like you could build something like this (maybe not the exact configuration) if you are able to figure out how to brew beer in the first place.

I could also figure out how to build a TV set, a motor vehicle, or computer too. But I'd much rather just go buy one of those, have it working out of the box, and guaranteed if something sparks or smokes.

Speaking of,

Did you build your own PC? If no, then please refrain because assembling a PC would be 10X easier than cloning one of these. And cheaper than store bought too.

Desert_Sky · 11-23-2010, 12:37 AM

Here is a DIY one I did

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-diy-chill-wizard-knock-off-167620/

I spent a little more than half of what Sabcos cost. When you're running a 25 gallon rig this is really is worth its weight.

rp5brew · 10-20-2011, 08:30 AM

all i need for mine is the aeration.