brianpedersen
Member
Has anyone considered doing a DIY clone of the BIAC?
As much as I would like to support Nathan, I must accept the fact that living in the EU, $500 of shipping and 25% import taxes on top of that, makes it an extremely expensive brew rig. Were talking $5100 for the medium sized BIAC
So I have been thinking lately, why not take the half barrel conical fermenter from SS Brewing, add a Mash Colander, a pair of 2.4Kw kettle elements, and use the FTSS temperature control system to chill the wort, as well as for temperature control during fermentation.
I have no doubt the "real" BIAC will be superior in terms of craftsmanship, as well as ease of cleaning, but at half the price including a PID and a stainless pump ...
What do you think?
As much as I would like to support Nathan, I must accept the fact that living in the EU, $500 of shipping and 25% import taxes on top of that, makes it an extremely expensive brew rig. Were talking $5100 for the medium sized BIAC
So I have been thinking lately, why not take the half barrel conical fermenter from SS Brewing, add a Mash Colander, a pair of 2.4Kw kettle elements, and use the FTSS temperature control system to chill the wort, as well as for temperature control during fermentation.
I have no doubt the "real" BIAC will be superior in terms of craftsmanship, as well as ease of cleaning, but at half the price including a PID and a stainless pump ...
What do you think?