Recent content by bfalkowski

Just tested my system. I'm going to get a straight TC pipe to get the condenser to the center of the lid for better balance. Seemed to work ok, some steam escaping but I would say about 5% escaping.

Using a guy wire from a stand/ceiling with a carabiner hooked to a tri clamp handle.

Installed mine in lid this week. Waiting for a few parts to test it. Should have some results by Sunday.

Makes sense. Thanks!

I tested my condenser a few minutes ago. My silicone hose feeding it was going to explode so I quickly cut the water. I'm probably going to feed it with PEX. Has anyone experienced this?

The side install definitely seems more stable (condenser is heavy!) My thought on the lid install was to also install a second 1.5 triclover bulkhead with a butterfly valve. This is where I would add the hops into a hop spider connected with magnets exactly like Dockside_Brewing. Also, if I...

@jahlinux I have the Nano as well. I plan to install my condenser through the lid. I should have some pics and feedback over the next few days.

@jahlinux I have the same kettle from CBS. I'm thinking about mounting on lid, but have to figure out a hop basket reconfiguration.

I also have a Nano and I am considering this build in lieu of a hood. My concern is my hop basket (would allow steam to escape) and also a full kettle (would definitely fill up to the TC port). The fix for me would be a lid TC port connection. But I still need to come up with a hops basket...