garbageman
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Yes, even in the rain for the first brew, it had me more relaxed and able to enjoy the brewing day. paint is holding up great. All 2000 degree paint.
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How did you cure the paint?
I'm about to start wrestling with paint on my stand and curing high temp paint on such large structures seems to be problematic at best...
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day_trippr said:
My stand is similar to his, though I lowered my BK. To cure my 2000 degree header paint, I ran the burners with a 1/4 inch by 4 ft piece of steel I had laying around. I put the steel over the burners and let it run for a while. Moved the steel around to try and create an oven type of heat for the top of my stand.
I also cured it in stages. No primer.
It worked good enough I guess. 6 brews in and paint job is still at 100%, not a spec missing. Using natural gas though.
garbageman
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I found mine at Autozone. It's VHT Flameproof. Not engine block paint. It said it was flat orange, but after I shot a coat of hi-temp clear it turned more of a Hemi orange. The Black is the same stuff and the primer too.
I baked the black the same way. Turned the burners on for 5-10 minutes with a pot on it and then let them cool down. Repeat a few times. The orange I used a heater that sits on top of a propane tank. Heated up a section then moved. Repeated that a few times. It's hard as a rock, and still looks fresh after the first brew.
The other part I stumbled on was the spigots. Used a sharkbite union on the copper fresh water line - makes it water tight and rotates 360 degrees. Like a restaurant faucet. There is one for the brew kettle and one for the HLT. They swivel out of the way to move the pot or to fill up a pitcher. Also a quick disconnect for my immersion chiller on the front.
Complete build:https://picasaweb.google.com/115446924633055354996/Brewing2012#
I baked the black the same way. Turned the burners on for 5-10 minutes with a pot on it and then let them cool down. Repeat a few times. The orange I used a heater that sits on top of a propane tank. Heated up a section then moved. Repeated that a few times. It's hard as a rock, and still looks fresh after the first brew.
The other part I stumbled on was the spigots. Used a sharkbite union on the copper fresh water line - makes it water tight and rotates 360 degrees. Like a restaurant faucet. There is one for the brew kettle and one for the HLT. They swivel out of the way to move the pot or to fill up a pitcher. Also a quick disconnect for my immersion chiller on the front.
Complete build:https://picasaweb.google.com/115446924633055354996/Brewing2012#
OneHoppyGuy
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Summit Racing carries VHT paint. Don't forget the primer.
wncbrewer said:
I got it at an auto store. It's header paint, made for 2000 degrees. Didn't use primer, people I talked to said it wasn't necessary.
For the non black hot parts, I just used regular primer and quality spray paint. Some of these areas can still get pretty hot, but looks perfect still.
garbageman
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Never used the shark bite fittings but am impressed. If it wouldn't have doubled the cost of the rig, I would have done them instead of sweating fittings.
Slowly but surely it's coming together! I used the Rustoleum 2000F paint. Bought it at Lowes. I have not finished plumbing or wiring it yet, so I can't cure it. Does waiting a month after painting matter?
HDIr0n
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Rossi46
What did you use for paint?
What did you use for paint?
it is VHT flameproof header paint.
Very nice! I love the rig, just wondering, are you are direct firing with RIMS for your mash? If so why?
Great work...
Goocher
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Here's my simple electric rig. I've been very satisfied with the results. I'm not going to miss propane brewing in a Minnesota winter. That's for sure!
Grimm
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Hope to finish her up and give her the first run this weekend .
McCuckerson
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Rivenin said:
I configured mine the same way. I love the BK on the lower level.
Eggoth
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Here's my all grain setup! Let gravity do the work, makes it easier to brew when the power goes out 
GePe
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This is the three tier I settled on. $73.00 in parts from Seville Classics (plus a sheet of Hardy board) and 15 minutes to assemble it. It's stable, mobile, and fits under the garage door :O) One member was concerned about stability so though I have experienced no issues, I would not suggest anyone with misgivings try a design with which they are not comfortable.
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Old ^^^^heres the new one.. gonna do a test batch this weekend and see where my numbers lie. probably will add supports in the middle, but we will see after this weekend!
then paint.. but not sure on a color.
new v v v v v
got some keggles and broke it in yesterday.
Next up is welding supports in the middle!
it was fine with the kettles, but not the keggles. :fro:
Also i built a propane manifold for it... 30PSI for any of our burners is WAY overkill i found out
. Other then a siphon loss. all worked well!Rivenin said:Old ^^^^
new v v v v v
got some keggles and broke it in yesterday.
Next up is welding supports in the middle!
it was fine with the kettles, but not the keggles. :fro:
Also i built a propane manifold for it... 30PSI for any of our burners is WAY overkill i found out
Are you able to pump for you BK? Looks like your pump is at the same level.
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yep! pump was a bit iffy at first, but as long as i pumped about 1/2 throttle it was fine.
i'm either A: going to switch my HLT to my BK (the HLT valve is about an inch or so higher) or remount the pump under the stand and get some elbows for the pump. hopefully brewing next weekend so i'm going to try that and see what happens.
thats why it's not painted yet either. wanted to brew a few times and make welding changes so i don't mess up the paint at all.
gyropilot1
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my brutus 10 still debugging
ShelterPupsBrew
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gyropilot1 said:
Are you showing off your Brutus or trying to sell your car? Kidding.
Maybe it's just the jealousy talking. Looks solid, good job.
gyropilot1
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that was many weeks ago. still selling the car. I now have the pc controlling the pump and heat. only bug is a leek of gas that I. found and will reweld to fix this week
I have avideo of here working
[ame]http://youtu.be/YQL3RMIsM4U[/ame]
I have avideo of here working
[ame]http://youtu.be/YQL3RMIsM4U[/ame]
gyropilot1
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let see if video lick come thru
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bradjoiner
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I finally got one. The stand is a planter stand my buddy's neighbor was throwing away.
bradjoiner
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Sorry, I don't know why that rotated.
FransReichert
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Why don't you guys make use of aluminum casserole in the place of the kegs?
Like these: http://www.hendler.co.za/images/cater_aluminiumhotel_cass_lrg.jpg
Will the aluminum make a chemical reaction that can harm your brew? The aluminum casserole are much easier obtainable than kegs.
Like these: http://www.hendler.co.za/images/cater_aluminiumhotel_cass_lrg.jpg
Will the aluminum make a chemical reaction that can harm your brew? The aluminum casserole are much easier obtainable than kegs.
bradjoiner
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in america kegs are a dime a dozen on craigslist and cheap as can be. you can definitely use aluminum but you cannot clean the pots once they oxidize. stainless is much better.
OneHoppyGuy
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In America, casserole is a dish (meal) made from throwing left overs in a baking pan. And in my house, a word not to be used. Bleh!
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