I know everyone will want to tell me how much cheaper it is to build my own and how it's really not that hard but... I don't have the time nor patience. I work alot and am lucky that I have the time to brew to begin with. In other words, I don't want to fool around with wiring schematics, parts hunting, trial and error or general headaches. I also don't want to spend a rediculous amount of money.
I have been trying to find a plug and play rims setup since I will soon be working with a stainless steal pot as a mash tun and I want to be able to control temps. I will already be set up with pumps
The only all in one solutions I have found were the tower of Power at ~$1600 complete and the comparably priced rimswizard.
These are the parts I have found:
Plug N Play PID $147
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?m..._id=44&zenid=1727ddb5e3cfe20efb7f1775a0fef12b
6" Electric Sparge/Mashing Heater $77.25
http://www.chicompany.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2003
Rims Tube Kit $72
http://www.brewhardware.com/rimsherms-parts/122-rims
Total = $296.25
Not including shipping, hoses and disconnects
If I add a second setup for the HLT:
Grand Total = $592.50
It might not be as cheap as a full DIY setup, but it is around $1000 cheaper than the all in one options I have found. Other than price, does anyone see anything wrong with this setup? Anything I am overlooking? Alternatives or suggestions?
Thanks ahead! Cheers!
I have been trying to find a plug and play rims setup since I will soon be working with a stainless steal pot as a mash tun and I want to be able to control temps. I will already be set up with pumps
The only all in one solutions I have found were the tower of Power at ~$1600 complete and the comparably priced rimswizard.
These are the parts I have found:
Plug N Play PID $147
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?m..._id=44&zenid=1727ddb5e3cfe20efb7f1775a0fef12b
6" Electric Sparge/Mashing Heater $77.25
http://www.chicompany.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2003
Rims Tube Kit $72
http://www.brewhardware.com/rimsherms-parts/122-rims
Total = $296.25
Not including shipping, hoses and disconnects
If I add a second setup for the HLT:
Grand Total = $592.50
It might not be as cheap as a full DIY setup, but it is around $1000 cheaper than the all in one options I have found. Other than price, does anyone see anything wrong with this setup? Anything I am overlooking? Alternatives or suggestions?
Thanks ahead! Cheers!