Here are some pics of my Brewmation. Sorry it took so long, but my computer was dead for a week.
I am busy now working on the best way to incorporate my plate chiller into the system.
Cheers.
That is a very nice system. I actually like the design of it and it seems pretty well thought out, even if it does remind me of my first job, washing dishes, at a pizza restaurant.
Is it just me or does that control panel look like an in-dash car stereo? I assume it requires 220v service.
It's on my gear-lust list now.
I knew that was coming (immediately) Yes, the brewmation does require me to turn on appropriate valves to work correctly. It still felt very star trek, though I must admit. Once I do those "well, I'll never do that again" things... I'll get it right.
I don't know if I even pitched right. So, we'll see. I know my oxygenation is inadequate. I'm just shooting it down the bev dip tube for now until my in line stone cap is made. I left quite a bit of trub/yeast in my 3 gal corny that I didn't pitch, so it's definitely under pitched. I think I may have forgotten to shake it up real good with the inch of starter beer. Can't remember.... But it's definitely an inch of yeast that I left I'm seeing this morning.
I guess I really felt the pressure to get a batch done while my rig really isn't completely done and is fairly complex, especially for a noobz. Cain't wait till I can show it off. Tried taking some vids yesterday and I just had to put it down....
How do you like the peristaltic pumps? Any specs on them, size brand etc?
That rig is awsome. I would have never thought to just use stainless sinks to brew in but what a great idea.
I will promise to take some pictures of my setup. I wasn't ready to jump in fully, so I have a partial system, which looks fantastic! the drainage looks different that the other pictures, but that is OK, I like how mine looks better.
I would appreciate hearing from any of you guys who did a group buy on this Brewmation setup. By now, you should have been able to run about 13,000 brew sessions through that automated device
I am 15 batches in on my Brewmation since receiving it in May. I am enjoying the hell out of it so far.
There have been a few glitches here and there, but I must say that Kevin has always been readily accessible for tips and software changes to suit my brewing style better. I have not lost any beer from a glitch.
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Would this system be suitable for commercial applications? Seems like a great pilot system for a brewery to test new batches on, one keg at a time, without too much labor investment. You could set it and forget it and just go about your regular brew day.
Any thoughts?
I believe that is who this system is targeted for, as it is a competitor to the Brew-Magic and B3 systems, which are the most popular systems being used by craft commercial brewers for their test batches.
Well, that and homebrewers who want full automation and do not have the time or resources to build out their own system and controls. Of course, maybe one of the guys who own one might be better suited to answer this question. I've even seen the inventor chime in on Homebrewtalk before. You out there, Kevin?
I don't know about the Brewmation specifically, but I can't believe how much more enjoyable brewing is on an electric versus propane system. I have my own eHERMS (but looked at the Brewmation very closely) -- and the electric has really made a difference. I mean, I can control the boil level -- from a savage boil to a calm, rolling boil -- but it's also much cheaper (for me, at least) than getting the f$&*$ing bottles of propane and worry about running out propane (and stocking up on spare tanks, etc. etc.)
I'm surprised more folks don't embrace electric structures -- even more surprised that both B3 and Sabco don't offer electric versions of their setups (or upgraded setups with electric-only.)
The only downside was the one time expense of installing a 220V GFI outlet with the proper NEMA receptacle -- but once that was taken care of (and a special circuit that I can turn off after the brew day) it's pretty much good-to-go.
The only downside was the one time expense of installing a 220V GFI outlet with the proper NEMA receptacle...
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