I just went through this entire thread at work, and I've got to say that it's interesting to see such a diverse range of equipment being incorporated here. I am brewing 5 Gal AG batches, using a plastic fermenter as an HLT, and a 10 gallon cooler as a mash tun... I am a fit guy, but lugging around huge pots of scalding hot water is disheartening indeed. I would love to built one of these brew rigs, but I am just starting to scratch the surface in terms of HERMS, RIMS, and whatever else there is to learn. I would love to get beyond using my refrigerator and a table chair to create a makeshift 3 tier brewery, there is some real inspiration in here, if only I had some skills in welding.
What is the mecanno looking stuff I have seen in here? It looks like it is pre-rigged with holes for simple fabrication. Is this stuff cost effective/reliable? Are there any other examples of this stuff being used for brew rigs?
By the way, that green beast above is a real 'beaut.