Yet another Brew stand build..

So after much research and reading on the forum. I am making the plunge and build my brew-stand.. I am taking a little bit of everyone's stand designs. I guess you could call it a hybrid. It will a HERMS system, non automated for now. At least until I can make another plunge into that part of the build.

I am going with 2x2" 11 gauge square steel. I've got all the pieces cut so far, and will have more this weekend when I get it all welded together.

awesome! I loved the build almost as much as i like using it.

Look forward to seeing the progress.

2x2 11 gauge tubing? Yikes! What's the expected batch size for this rig?

Cheers!

For starters I am using keggles, but I will eventually increase in size to some 1bbl customer made SS pots..Eventually. I know its overkill but thats how I am. Rather safe then sorry..

So its been a slow progress. I went and bought a welder and have been practicing on scrap metal to improve my skills. Its nice to learn something that will help in the future too.

Big frame but nothing to keep the legs from buckling. You need some gusset or lower cross braces.

I'm a little confused, you say it's designed for larger kettles (someday), yet the frame is really narrow. The keggles 'just' fit.

I am going to add the braces this weekend and the bottom of the frame. This is all I have done at the current moment so I decided to post it. Yea after thinking about wanting to go bigger I decided to not go that route...

After some more gathering of parts and finding time. I managed to finish the frame and add some casters. Along with get the piping for the propane and install the brackets.

Just want to see what people think of the propane setup I am going with. I am going to run thesehttp://bayouclassicdepot.com/bg14_cast_iron_burner.htm

With this http://bayouclassicdepot.com/m5hpr1_propane_regulator.htm

I am going to regulate the flame with on/off valves.
Input provided..Thanks

need burner mounts?

I was looking at those to purchase. But I am going to try and fab some up from some steel that I have. If I fail then I am going to purchase these for sure..

Well after a long delay I was able to finish up the stand. I installed the burners and the windshields. No it is time to buy all the hardware and start putting it together. It is not the best looking stand out there, but it is definitely functional and will get the job done..

The plan I have come up with is to hard plumb as much of the system as I can and keep the hoses to a minimum for easy use..

Well after a few months of collecting parts and doing other little projects I got around to almost finishing the setup.
Here is what I have. I've got the SS herms coil in and still need to put the FB in the mt. Getting ready to do a test brew on the 13th of Oct. Gonna try and figure out what to brew. Maybe a barleywine?

What are the sizes of your hoses? Looking great.

Its all 1/2 inch hoses and fittings..

tally350z said:

Its all 1/2 inch hoses and fittings..

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Sorry, I misspoke - what are the lengths of your hoses? I'm trying to minimize heat loss and am trying to figure out how much to order.

Looks great, nice design. Having just been through a stand build myself, I suggest taking the time to paint it before brewing. That mild steel will rust quickly if you don't.

Enjoy, you're going to make a lot of great beer on that stand!

sarsnik said:

Sorry, I misspoke - what are the lengths of your hoses? I'm trying to minimize heat loss and am trying to figure out how much to order.

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I originally had ordered 15 feet of hose. I didn't want to over complicate it so I have two of the hoses that will be used for different parts of the brew day. I still have one connection to make and I still have about 5 feet left. Two of the hoses are ~3ft, and the other two are ~ 2ft long. I can get exact measurements if you would like them. But I think 15 ft was good enough for me.

I noticed the rust coming through in a few spots, and I had to go back and touch up with some more high temp paint.