looking to expand - Page 3

**chris24300** · 11-30-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RichmonS

You are looking to expand but what is your current equipment? I would agree that a second bucket with airlock is what you need to have two batches fermenting at once.

I would also recommend a boil kettle that will allow full boils if don't already have one. Then a chiller that will allow you to cool that much wort quickly (these can be made).

Just have a 5 gal equipment kit (typical starter set) and a 15 qt kettle. Im going to hold off on the larger items till I move, then it's game on. Looking to fill in the experience gap for now.

**Piratwolf** · 11-30-2011, 04:56 PM

I actually use all carboys as well... 6.5, 2 x 5, 1 x3gal. But I don't think it matters much. Personally, I just really get geeked watching yeast do thier thing through the glass.

If you know you're moving, you might consider a smaller approach. I use two dorm-sized fridges (total of $25 thanks to CL!) run off the same temp-controller and they work amazing. Moving a chest freezer, especially a big one, sounds like a PITA to me.

As for going big, I agree in principle. However, if you're really focused on dialing in your process at this point and have a big move looming, you'll probably be fine with just a couple buckets, cornies and modest ferm control expense until you get somewhere more long-term and know what space you have to work with.

Regardless, welcome to the greatest hobby ever!!!