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**Sparky** · 03-22-2012, 06:20 PM

Interested in what kind of (electrical) controls you have. I may have missed it in the past couple pages.

Good that you are not having your welds X-rayed at home. And, at least OSHA is not showing up in your driveway!

Welderbydaybrewerbynight · 03-23-2012, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RazzBarlow

I have a question for you both, since you're professional welders (mikelikesit2000 and Welderbydaybrewerbynight).

Why is it that everyone seems to be using such large tubing for their brewstands? (You two included) Most of the stands seem to be overbuilt to me. 2 x 2 is an awful lot of steel! Hypothetically, if you were doing 15 gal batches and had HLT, Mash and Boil Kettle full, we're talking a total weight of less than 450 lbs including kettles.

I think I could park my car on top of some of these stands and roll it around the driveway.

/end threadjack

I can't speak for mike but I got all my steel for free, and 2 by 2 box tube was what was available. I also like working with it, 1" tube would be fine but I like the beefy look of it. Big steel, big pipe, big welds make me happy.

mikelikesit2000 · 03-23-2012, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RazzBarlow

I have a question for you both, since you're professional welders (mikelikesit2000 and Welderbydaybrewerbynight).

Why is it that everyone seems to be using such large tubing for their brewstands? (You two included) Most of the stands seem to be overbuilt to me. 2 x 2 is an awful lot of steel! Hypothetically, if you were doing 15 gal batches and had HLT, Mash and Boil Kettle full, we're talking a total weight of less than 450 lbs including kettles.

I think I could park my car on top of some of these stands and roll it around the driveway.

/end threadjack

I plan at some time to go to a 1 bbl system. So for me strength was a major consideration when I designed my stand.

For others, sure, 1" tube would be enough. But the smaller tube does look kind of funny with the bigger vessels on it. So the looks of the larger tube I think is preferred by many.

Also, It is easier to weld thicker material. It can be welded at a much higher amperage which makes for nicer welds.

IMHO

mikelikesit2000 · 03-23-2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

Interested in what kind of (electrical) controls you have. I may have missed it in the past couple pages.

Good that you are not having your welds X-rayed at home. And, at least OSHA is not showing up in your driveway!

I am using ebay Chinese temp controllers. Right now they are only wired up for manual control, meaning I control when the pumps come on and when the burners come on.

I need to relocate the temp probes down to the drain ports to get a better "real time" temp as I recirculate before attempting to run the controllers in an "auto" mode.

I am actually enjoying brewing on my system right now, and learning the differences from what I was used to before. I have brewed 3 times in the last 4 weeks, and have now run out of room to store beer. This is a great problem to have. I, of course increased my consumption levels in order to combat this problem.

mikelikesit2000 · 03-23-2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Verloc5150

Gorgeous looking sculpture. I'm green with envy, especially of all those nice pretty welds.

Thanks Verloc for the compliment.

**autobaun70** · 03-24-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikelikesit2000

I am using ebay Chinese temp controllers. Right now they are only wired up for manual control, meaning I control when the pumps come on and when the burners come on.

I need to relocate the temp probes down to the drain ports to get a better "real time" temp as I recirculate before attempting to run the controllers in an "auto" mode.

I am actually enjoying brewing on my system right now, and learning the differences from what I was used to before. I have brewed 3 times in the last 4 weeks, and have now run out of room to store beer. This is a great problem to have. I, of course increased my consumption levels in order to combat this problem.

what probes are you using? I like the idea of using these rather than the others that are out there just because I am familiar with them from my fermentation chamber, and the price can't be beat. I may even get a spare just to keep on the shelf.

mikelikesit2000 · 03-25-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by autobaun70

what probes are you using? I like the idea of using these rather than the others that are out there just because I am familiar with them from my fermentation chamber, and the price can't be beat. I may even get a spare just to keep on the shelf.

I ordered these probes on ebay. I tore out the sensors from the thermowells because they were the wrong type for the controllers. I then inserted the K-type probes that came with the controllers. I did use some heat paste in the wells for better heat transfer.

mikelikesit2000 · 06-13-2012, 12:14 PM

So here is my latest upgrade to my brewery. This micro-RIMS setup consists of a 400w 120v heat cartridge that is 1/2"od installed into a custom made mini rims tube. The cartridge will be controlled by the temp controller in auto mode.

Primevci · 09-26-2012, 02:02 AM

Looks Great Mike. now i understand why your Detailing looks great looks like you take pride in everything you do...