Gabrew

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Hello All,

Just wanted to share my apartment based all grain system. This is basically a recirculation eBIAB sytem powered by 2000W 120V element. Having only one vessel and one control panel to move around makes brewing a breeze when space is confined. Although efficiency is rather low 60-65%, beers are turning out great! I would have to say that the only downside to this system is my limitation to brewing high gravity beers, although this can be "fixed" using extract at the boil...

Bayou Classic SS pot 36Qrt with basket






Fittings installed (bargain fittings)


Element enclosure










RTD cable: wrapped & welded to xlr connector


Toolbox












Control Box modifications






Vessel










Recirculation return + whirlpool

mux

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Very nice. I don't know how comfortable I am with the pump being inside the control panel. One leak and the panel is smoked.

cowgo

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That's pretty freaking sweet! Good build.

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Gabrew

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Thnx. Ya, for the pump in the toolbox. I was really stressed for the first couple of brews, I would check every 30mins to make sure there were no leaks. After every brew session, I double check each connection. Everything good so far.

mux

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Good, hopefully it never leaks.

iijakii

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Sweet build. You could always upgrade to a bigger pot and transfer over your fittings if you get the big-grav itch.

Gabrew

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True, but then I'd have to go with 240V or become very patient...

iijakii

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Oh, right, wasn't thinking. Derp. The typical psuedo dunk sparges and stuff could help a little bit, but yeah you're limited. Still a great build.

What, you don't want a single tier monster in your Apartment dining room?

Gabrew

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Actually, I built this system last year. But because it's at my parent's house, I never brew as often as I like, so I built my eBIAB setup until I get my own place.

vawinesnob

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You should use a male plug at the element end. Right now your cord has the male end which means the prongs are hot.