He's (maybe) baaaack...Brewster Brown may have resurfaced with a new name

TheMan · 06-26-2009, 04:02 PM

I randomly found an ad for discount brewing equipment, brew kits, wort chillers, brew kettles, beer supplies on HBT and wanted to give him props. Ordered a few things from him (two Wort Chillers, and others) and they got here quick and look great. His name is Eric, and I have not heard much talk of his site on HBT.

Very pleased and wanted to let others know, pretty cheap stuff and low shipping. Looks like he carries most stuff for beginners.

**KillerKellers** · 06-26-2009, 04:37 PM

I ordered a pot with a valve and a chiller from him earlier this week. I guess there was a problem with the quality on the valved pots and they accidentally sent me a pot without a valve. Eric contacted me to let me know about the mistake ahead of time (shipment hasn't even gotten here yet). He is working with the supplier to get the quality under control, and told me to keep the non-valved pot with his apologies. I am really impressed with his proactive communication and desire to make things right.

menschmaschine · 06-26-2009, 04:53 PM

Someone please tell me why I shouldn't buy a 50' IC from him for $30! Is it 3/8" OD tubing or something?

TheMan · 06-26-2009, 04:57 PM

Menschmaschine - I bought two of those IC's. They look like 1/4" OD tubing (rather small), but at $30 I got two and you can just get a splitter for the input hose, and use two at once.

menschmaschine · 06-26-2009, 05:04 PM

I knew it had to be too good to be true.

TheMan · 06-26-2009, 05:07 PM

If it turns out it does not work well, I can always use the tubing to make a counterflow chiller...

**Killer_Robot** · 06-26-2009, 07:38 PM

I have one of those coming myself. I figured it was 1/4" since for a larger diameter the copper alone would cost that much. I've looked around the forums some and it seems like people who have actually used 1/4" for a IC don't seem to be unhappy with the results.

**Killer_Robot** · 06-30-2009, 05:03 AM

I got the chiller in today and took it for a test run, boiling up five gallons of water then using the chiller. The flow rate is low on such thin tubing, but Took it from boiling to 140 in 5, 100 in 10, and 75 in about 20 minutes. With my tap water coming out at around 66, I can't complain. Only hassle was that it came with an output side longer than I needed and an input side too short for a comfortable fit in my sink without buying extra hose. I just took off the old input and cut a foot or so off the output to replace it. For $30 and a 50' chiller I'm pretty happy.

Droot · 06-30-2009, 09:38 AM

I just ordered the chiller.

Thanks

**Homercidal** · 06-30-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menschmaschine

I knew it had to be too good to be true.

You could make one at home very easily for just a tiny bit more....