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Spike Homebrewing Kettle- 15 gallon custom kettle

Discussion in 'Equipment/Sanitation' started by everty2007, Mar 24, 2013.

 

  1. #1
    everty2007

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 24, 2013
    I just wanted to quickly post a shout out to Spike Homebrewing for the great job they did on my custom order.

    They added two couplings for my recirculating coil along with their recently released sight glass. Welds look great and couplings are to spec, will be adding my heating element under the coil.

    Thanks Spike for creating exactly what I was envisioning, cheers!

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    catdaddy66

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 24, 2013
    So you would boil your wort with the chiller firmly attached... interesting!
     
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    HDIr0n

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 24, 2013
    I would imagine that they are going to use it as a HLT utilizing the coil for HERMS temp control, unless they are going to be going in a 2 vessel direction than it will probably used as a chiller as well.

    The vessel looks good btw

    -G
     
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    BBBF

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 24, 2013
    Cool. I wondered if you could get custom welds done.
     
  5. #5
    bigguitartone

    New Member

    Posted Mar 25, 2013
    Wow -- that thing is beautiful! I had no idea that they did custom welds; how much do they charge for that? (I can't find it on the site.)
     
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    everty2007

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 25, 2013
    I will be using this for my HLT and my HERMS setup. Ill be recirculating from the mash tun through the coil to step up my mash temps. I aready have a Spike kettle for my boil too.

    I emailed them with what i was looking for and after a couple exchanges the plans were set n excited to brew my next beer with it.

    The price was good in my opinion, considering that it was a custom job and not sure who else would have done this for me. Thr quote came back under $350 for what my specs were.

    When i upgrade my mash tun from the cooler ill probably look at
    Spike for that as well happy with thier products.
     
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    headwall

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 27, 2013
    Looks good. I spoke with another company about doing custom welds on that same kettle and was informed that unfortunately they could not offer customization on that kettle because the steel was too thin for their welding setup. Nice to see Spike is able to offer that service.

    Wonder if they offer tri-clamp fittings, if so I'd be looking at that kettle for a MLT. I think those kettles are a great economy option for a HLT or MLT.
     
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    SpikeBrewing

    Sponsor  

    Posted Mar 27, 2013
    I've said it 1000 times but welding the thin stainless found in brew kettles is an art form. I've watched our welder weld up the kettles and I don't think even with 10 years practice I could make it look pretty.

    We don't do tri-clamps at the moment unfortunately.
     
  9. #9
    chrisgood1

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Mar 27, 2013
    Did you build the HERMS coil or did you order it. Love the kettle but I would need to figure out the coil.
     
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    amandabab

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 27, 2013
    drool worthy :D
     
  11. #11
    everty2007

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 27, 2013
    I actually purchased the coil, after attempting to bend my own n failed. You can find 50' stainless coils on eBay for around $80 compared to the $220 purchased but for sake of sanity i bought the coiled tubing.


    The model i based my build on
    http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/hot-liquor-tank?page=1

    You can purchase a pre made coil here or bend your own using the guide listed above.
    http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/custom-herms-coil
     
  12. #12
    chrisgood1

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Mar 27, 2013
    Thanks. I'm also working toward a Kal clone and I thought that might be one of his.
     
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