Recent content by Runtgun

Trippr - Thanks for the quick reply regarding the pumps and priming problems. I had assumed that the pressure from the height difference between pump and kettle would be enough to prevent cavitation, but it sounds like they are pretty sensitive. I'll do a little tinkering with the outlets...

With regards to the controller position, it bothers me too. Putting it there let me use relatively short car plug wires for the igniters. I'm thinking about an angled plexiglass shield over the top, but need to see how hot that top rail gets. I'd prefer a transparent shield so I'm not peering...

I finally finished the control box and hooked up the pilots today. The kettle is heated by a thermostat controlled burner which can be over-ridden by an on switch. The HLT also has a thermostat controlled burner. The mash tun has its temperature controlled by a thermostat controlled pump...

I've been a long time lurker of this forum and I finally registered with HBT. After seeing others build functional and often beautiful brewstands, I decided to take the plunge. I've never welded before, so I watched a few youtube videos and took some advice from older HBT posts. I picked up a...