Recent content by dobbinsda

Hi all, I have a 7 gallon SS Brewtech Chronical conical fermenter for sale. With all the bells and whistles. I bought the unit in 2016 and have only used it 3 times (kids). Works great. O rings are in good shape, but you may want to replace some of the silicone parts due to age. The stainless is...

Thanks guys! I will look at the links you sent

So I've been eyeing up the Blichmanm RIMs rocket for sometime. I already have the hop rocket and it is not too expensive to convert my rig to do recirculation by purchasing the 120v attachment. The problem I am facing is the proper way to control the RIMS rocket temperature. I was hoping to...

Thanks for the reply I agree a weldless option is a good one though I have the welder and I love to tinker. It's one of those things where if you could do it why not? Although mine is a MIG welder. If I get a stainless wire can I just use that with gas mix and polish it down smooth. The lid...

I have been scanning the threads on HBT for about a month to try and figure the best approach to my problems and seem to find conflicting information which is the right direction to go. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. What I want: 1. I want to attach a coupler/threaded male to the...

I received casters for my Brutus . No more lifting the 300 lb beast !

I thought the 140 was awesome

I did not bevel prior to welding, but the metal was clean and I believe i did have good heat distribution. I did my own stress yesterday . I stood on each beam that will hold my kettle and jumped up and down on it without any problem. I'm a good 188 and I imagine with the jumping I was able to...

Thanks for your input

I am in the midst of building my dream brewery--Brutus clone. I am pretty green at welding and steel work, but things have been going well so far. I am using 2x2 mild tube steel. 1/8 inch in thickness. Everything is fully welded using a Hobart MIG 140 with 75% Argon/25% CO2 shield. Today...

First off your stand looks awesome! I was thinking of doing a Stainless build, but have been hesitant because the price of the TIG welder. I always thought it was necessary to use a TIG for SS, and a MIG wouldn't give you a strong weld. Apparently not? Any concerns about the strength of the...

I read your post and ran downstairs added some tubing and it worked like a charm! Thank you for your help!

I decided to step it up to AG, and am in the midst of setting up my system. However, I am running into a question that I can't seem to figure out the answer to. My mash tun is a converted Sanke keg with the weldless Mash conversion kit from More Beer!, meaning I have a 90 degree pickup tube from...

Santa brought me A nitrogen tank and a regulator for Christmas. I am super excited about it, but have never looked up the full scope of nitrogen benefits and uses. Like do you carbonate with co2 first then push with nitrogen? I really have no clue any suggestions are welcome. Thank you! Merry...

Does anyone know of any schools/ institutes that offer online lectures or courses on the science of brewing? I've been homebrewing for a few years now and am looking to upgrade my knowledge on why things are occurring in the process. I have read some of the books but I'm hoping to hear lectures...