IHateMayonnaise
Well-Known Member
First of all, I haven't brewed in six months and am getting antsy. I'm converting to all-grain from extract, and have taken my time to research thoroughly so I can make the correct decisions and minimize mistakes. Subsequently, I have a full table of high grade SS goodies, including about a dozen of Derrin's full-bore barbs (very, very nice), about half a dozen camlock sets from ProFlowDynamics, four nice ball valves from AHS, a Brewmometer from Blichmann, a RTD temp sensor from The Electric Brewery, a new March 809hs pump, and a 40 plate wort chiller from KegCowboy (not to mention a newly completed keggle, mash tun, burner, stir plate and a myriad of other misc items).
The last thing I need is to find a solution to filter my wort prior to entering my plate chiller. This topic has been beaten to death, and for me, right now, the best solution seems to be building a hop stopper. My inspiration is chiefly coming from this build log: http://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=20716
I am having a hard time sourcing the stainless counterparts to the copper parts shown in that walkthrough though. The threaded stainless pipe alone costs $40 from McMaster! Aside from that I don't need anything special, just a SS elbow which can be purchased from one of many home brewers sites. I don't think I need a stainless T, especially if I am going to go with 1/2" for the tubing.
Does anyone have any thoughts?
IHateMayonnaise
The last thing I need is to find a solution to filter my wort prior to entering my plate chiller. This topic has been beaten to death, and for me, right now, the best solution seems to be building a hop stopper. My inspiration is chiefly coming from this build log: http://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=20716
I am having a hard time sourcing the stainless counterparts to the copper parts shown in that walkthrough though. The threaded stainless pipe alone costs $40 from McMaster! Aside from that I don't need anything special, just a SS elbow which can be purchased from one of many home brewers sites. I don't think I need a stainless T, especially if I am going to go with 1/2" for the tubing.
Does anyone have any thoughts?
IHateMayonnaise