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If i remember correctly, I've got about $120-130 in it, but that includes extra copper pipe and fittings I didn't use, new solder and flux, and 25' of silicone hose for connecting the pump, chiller, and kettle. If you use brass barb fittings (or even stainless ones) instead of camlocks, you can...

I used garden hose connections for the water in and out connections, and then soldered half-inch NPT fittings on the wort in and out connections. The half-inch fittings give me lots of flexibility for connections. You can use simple barb fittings or camlocks. I prefer camlocks for ease of...

Sorry for the late response everyone. I started a home remodeling project last summer that took on a life of it's own, and I'm still finishing it up (new flooring turned into complete renovation of the house). Also, my wife is pregnant and due two weeks from tomorrow. So we've been a bit busy...

If I chill straight into the carboy, I belive it ended up around 76-78F. I haven't brewed in a few months, and haven't used it in winter. Water temp with have a big impact. The Y on the input splits the water between a short hose used to fill the kettle, and the chiller. I also use the short...

I thought about using pvc for the shrouding, and even started some drawing, but I with having to solder the copper inside of the pvc as I assembled it was going to be difficult, and I was afraid I would end up with a leaky setup. The copper was more expensive, but it's a smaller profile...

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What size is the kettle?

Thanks guys. It was a bit of a pain, but once I got the hang of it it wasn't too bad. I prefer the 90 deg bends because the plan is to mount it underneath the top of a brew cart eventually, and this way the connections are all easily accessible from the front. I've used this several times now...

That is a hell of a keezer build. Very well done.

What wattage is the element?

Do you have a method of sterilizing you would suggest for those without a pressure cooker? Or is it truly a must have for the methods above that use it?

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Hey everyone, I thought that since I've had a brew under my belt with this beast, I should probably share it on here. I've only seen one or two of these on HBT so far, and they were smaller versions with only a few runs. This chiller is about 28" in length not counting the silicone tubing...

An emoji does not exist that expresses the pure awe and envy which I feel. That is an OUTSTANDING build. Probably the best build quality of ANY piece of equipment I've seen here on HBT, and I'm an unabashed build voyeur. I'm not sure what else I can say. Prost! :mug:

I'm going to try to isolate mine from the dust as much as possible. Not sure exactly how just yet, but probably its own little wooden enclosure on the side of the stand or something.