BrewerRick
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npauley88,
Here is how I attached my burners...
Here is how I attached my burners...
For reference, I used a ton of bolts, nuts, washers and lock washers since I noticed the bolt heads are barely wider than the holes/slots on the steel.
I was actually going to ask this question and then saw Mike's comment above. Has anyone had any issue with NOT using lock washers (sincethey are not provided in the bag of hardware)?
Regardless, I think I am still going to add them to the build. My next question would be if the bolts are long enough to accommodate the lock washers. Since Mike used them I assume there is plenty of length but just wanted to ask.
TIA,
John
Thanks for everyone I PM'd with questions, you all have been very helpful!
just wanted to post a picture of my build so far:
I haven't decided yet if I want to drop the $40 on the corner pieces yet, I am a poor college student after all and if I change my mind, McMaster Carr is about 30 min away.
I just mounted the casters that I got on the cheap from Surplus Center. Had to drill a couple extra holes but no biggy. Only problem with them is that they don't lock very well.
The 3' lengths of propane hoses just came in today and I attached them to the 1/2" black iron pipe that I have yet to secure to the stand.
Still waiting on some needle valves, a regulator, a pair of chugger pumps and a plate chiller and I'll be all set!
Stand is looking good, I'm to the same stage in my build as you. Where did you order the 3' propane hoses from?
I flipped through most of the thread and I don't think I saw any, but has anyone made a three tiered system with the slotted steel? I'd prefer to avoid pumps but I want to make sure ahead of time that it's even possible and the stand will be stable enough. Thanks ahead of time for anynreplies
I'm having problems getting enough power to my burners.
I'm using a 15 psi regulator (non adjustable) to power 2 - low pressure 6" banjo burners from agri supply.
the regulator is 3/8" that connects to a 1/2" black iron pipe. the pipe has 2 needle valves that have 3/8" propane hoses connected.
has anyone run into a similar problem? My flame is pathetic when i have both running.
please and thanks!
PM Catt22 he seems to know a lot about burners and can help you sort it out.
npauley88 said:Solved the situation today.
Thanks!
What was your solution?
I have not had a chance to hard plumb my burners in yet. The bigger burners in the earlier posts are 30 bucks from agrisupply.com and the 6 inch burners are 10 bucks. It puts out 70k btu's so figure it'll be enought to boil a 10 gallon batch without any problems.
Has anyone used these burners? Link to the $30 burners I wonder how well they work (how long to boil, efficiency, etc).
Saw the link for the Wallace stand a few weeks ago, but just stumbled on this thread yesterday. Fantastic info guys!
After finding the Wallace page, I went straight to Google Sketchup. I want to use the slotted angle iron to create a 4-tier system to help my 87-year old lower back. I also am content to stay at 5 gallons. So I think, based on the measurements of my current 9 gallon Bayou Classic kettle and 52 qt rectangle Igloo cooler that I can pull off a compact gravity fed system.
A few questions...
1) Does this look stable? The hot liquor will only top out at about 5.5' high. I plan on filling that with a hose. If there are 8 or so gallons of weight up there and negligible weight on the other tiers, but the casters are locked, it won't make the low side flip up, will it?
Thoughts or suggestions before I start buying stuff? Thanks!
Ahhh..Google sketchup! Wow..that looks like a great program..Not too far from Solidworks (visually anyway). Very cool! design and all!
I have a feeling that you are asking about the stability because it is making you nervous? That is a good intuition to have..Personally..I would follow that and make it either wider (looks like 1'2" wide) or shorter. I don't know if it makes sense..But you are almost 4x the width in height(granted, the height isn't constant). It probably would not take much to tip..
the base is much too narrow for the height
on a single tier the minimum depth should be about 18"
you have multiple tiers, the base footprint should compliment the height
The thirty dollar burners from agrisupply work great, have three on my setup. Only thing to consider is its somewhat hard to keep a constant temp on my direct fired mash tun. I often heat to desired temp, turn off burner, repeat during mash. One work around would be to get two large burners for your kettle and hlt and a small burner for your mlt.
2) McMaster-Carr has the green powder coated steel. Has anyone used or seen this?
Its On. I ordered the Green Stuff!
Products
Line Quantity Item Ships Unit price Total
1 2 each 4664T72 Steel Perforated Flat and Angle Framing Angle, Green Powder-Coated, 1-5/8" X 1-5/8", 6'L today $12.02 each 24.04
2 6 each 4664T74 Steel Perforated Flat and Angle Framing Angle, Green Powder-Coated, 2-3/8" X 1-5/8", 6'L today $14.89 each 89.34
3 16 each 4664T22 Steel Perforated Flat and Angle Framing Galvanized Steel Corner Plate, 6" X 6" X 6" today $2.41 each 38.56
4 2 packs 4664T61 Steel Perforated Flat and Angle Framing Hardware: Zinc-Plated Steel Bolts W/Nuts & Washers, packs of 50 today $6.45 pack 12.90
Merchandise total
$164.84
How much was the shipping, if you don't mind me asking?? McMaster doesn't really like to give that info out until you've pretty much placed your order. I'm on the fence about wood vs metal for an E-brewery. I like the look and expandability of the erector set build, but cost (with shipping) might argue for wood. . . thanks
Its On. I ordered the Green Stuff!
Products
Line Quantity Item Ships Unit price Total
1 2 each 4664T72 Steel Perforated Flat and Angle Framing Angle, Green Powder-Coated, 1-5/8" X 1-5/8", 6'L today $12.02 each 24.04
2 6 each 4664T74 Steel Perforated Flat and Angle Framing Angle, Green Powder-Coated, 2-3/8" X 1-5/8", 6'L today $14.89 each 89.34
3 16 each 4664T22 Steel Perforated Flat and Angle Framing Galvanized Steel Corner Plate, 6" X 6" X 6" today $2.41 each 38.56
4 2 packs 4664T61 Steel Perforated Flat and Angle Framing Hardware: Zinc-Plated Steel Bolts W/Nuts & Washers, packs of 50 today $6.45 pack 12.90
Merchandise total
$164.84
20 year old green powder coated angle iron
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