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Just stumbled upon an article about that. Apparently they make more than 70 "beverages" in B'ville, I wish the article published the full list... http://www.syracuse.com/drinks/index.ssf/2014/04/as_it_launches_johnny_appleseed_heres_a_look_at_x_other_brands_made_at_cnys_budw.html

I've had the 209b for about a year without any issues. I went with the stainless door version, upgraded to polished stainless tower/shank, and added Perlick 425ss faucets that I scrounged up. Seems to keep consistent temp and is very quiet, I work from home and it is 3 feet from my desk...

Just got one, looks like you could get 6 gallons in safely if using for a secondary. I would expect that is a little too small to be used as a primary for a 5+ gallon batch. Next to the 30 L bigger brother for size comparison.

This piece came assembled. Without taking it completely apart, it seems to be attached to a nipple, which is connected to the Tee connector and temperature probe assembly. Connectors provided for all hose connections are polysulfone. I used a small 25' stainless IC that I had been using...

Thanks Wilserbrewer, good point, there are probably many factors that would be setup specific that contribute to to that issue. I mentioned the bag based upon SpaceManSpiff's experiences with this system, he did have starvation issues when using a fine mesh but not with the bag that came with...

I didn't have any issues with recirculating. I have read that people who use a very fine bag (fine mesh voile) may starve the pump. So, it is more a function of the bag than the basket. I used the bag that came with it and had no problems at full flow. Do you recirc with the Wilserbrewer bags...

I used a pot lid. The bike stand was more than strong enough to suspend 12.5 lbs (dry weight) of wet grain while i squeezed it, but I didn't go too crazy. I think I got a fair bit though.

@redwing_al Check this out, this is what I was going to try if the window fan failed. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/easy-cheap-stainless-vent-hood-418665/ Don't know how close your room is to a window, but you could probably add a second inline fan if the run to the window was too long.

First brew with HG eBIAB under my belt, also first BIAB. Couldn't have been happier with the new system. This thread helped quite a bit, thanks for the tips!:mug: Here is a description of the brew day ... https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f244/first-ebiab-464546/

All in all I would have to say absolutely. I considered building something similar myself, however in the end I went with the prebuilt system. More specifically, here's a partial parts list if sourcing pieces seperately (from High Gravity's site) ... - 62 QT pot drilled same with heating...

Hi all, I have, over the years, got a tremedous amount of tips from HBT and I think it is time for me to start posting and participating. So, here goes ... I have been doing partial boil extract on and off over the last few years and a buddy of mine inspired me to move to BIAB. However...