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I have not found them that cheap before. Is this what you use? If so does it work well for you?

Hmm a garage would solve a lot of the issues with the lack of space as well. I should have specified the system that I will be building will be for 10 gallon batches as well. You say you have a keezer, do you not have to lift the kegs into that?

As far as RIMS/HERMS goes, HERMS does seem a lot easier but I think I would be happier with a RIMS. I guess we will have to see how ambitious I am. The reason I am leaning towards the CFC is because I could make it myself for a lot cheaper than buying a Plate Chiller. I already have a medium...

Thank you, Yeah I am currently in the works of modeling it all up in SolidWorks in my spare time while I hammer out the details of everything else so that way I can get a more clear idea of how everything will fit together. I guess I am also pondering the idea of an electric HERMS as well...

I finally am finding the time to get together the supplies and materials needed to build a new system and am trying to decide how exactly I want to build it. I have have most of it figured out so far, but there are a few components that I cannot decide on what I want to do. I have decided to go...

I would like to thank everyone that has given advice and knowledge on this thread. Like I stated before the reason I have entertained the thought of using sanke kegs is because I have acquired 10 kegs(5 half barrel and 5 quarter barrel) for less than $100.

Jonny, How exactly do you clean your sanke kegs before you put your beer in them?

http://shop.greatfermentations.com/product/ss-keg-dry-hopper-300-micron/keg-accessories?a=przlbrew This is what I was referring to, I just do not know if they are made for sankes at the moment.

Johnny I believe I have seen stainless steel spears essentially for dry hopping in kegs, is that only for corny kegs or is that a possibility in sanke kegs?

Thank you Jonny, I plan on using the half barrel kegs to brew 12 gallon batches, which I figured I would be able to put into 2 quarter barrels. Well I have different plans on using the kegs for fermenting. I plan on turning them upside down, using a tri-clamp for draining and yeast catching...

I have recently acquired some Sanke kegs, 5 half barrel, 4 tall quarter barrels, and 1 short quarter barrel kegs. I plan on turning 2 of the half barrels into a 3 vessel rims system with a cool HLT. I also plan on turning some of them into fermenting vessels but trying to find uses for the...

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=276378 Do something like that to where you normally tap the keg, and then cut what is the normally the bottom of the keg straight across so it is removable for cleaning and maintenance, but add rubber seals or gaskets to make it air tight and screw...

I was thinking more along the lines of turning the keg upside down, attaching a coupling some sort of yeast catcher, cut the top off all the way across a few inches below its highest point, attach clamps onto it and rubber seals on the cut edges, cut a hole in the top and put in a bung and air lock.

How long does it take to get a 12 gallon batch of wort to boil with just one element? With your suggestion of turning a key upside down and using the neck with a camlock to drain, would it be possible to cut the bottom put that on a hinge with some rubber seals and clamos to use as fermenter?

Now that we have ruled that out. I just wanted to run by the system I want to build to you. 1 full size keg to become my HLT, using 1 water heater element. 1 square cooler 10 gallon + for MLT with false bottom and sparge arm, utilizing a RIMS system. 1 full size keg for the brew kettle using 2...