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Hi Bane, I have not personally seen the systems but was seriously considering the BrewTools. There are great videos on the BrewTools by the Portly Gentleman for the B80Pro and VoC Home Brewery on the B40Pro. In my opnion the BrewTools looks like the way to go between these two systems and...

Has anybody successfully used a TV mount for the 30 Amp panel? I saw some mount information in pages 6-7 but they were for the 50 Amp panel. the 50 amp panel seems quite a bit larger than the 30 Amp.

I already have 30 amp with a GFCI breaker above my brew table and I do not think I will ever do back to back batches. I have other was to heat cleaning water if needed. I am hoping to spend less time working and more time leisure brewing this decade.

I just asked for a quote on the Spike + system, 30Amp, 15 G HLT, 15 G MT and 20 G BK. I want a TC port added low on the MT for an analog thermometer (just for my own enjoyment) and the inputs shifted to the right side on the HLT so that I can brew left to right (sink is on the right). I will...

Thanks flyerwire. You must have some very happy friends. What size sanke kegs are you using?

Flyerwire, Great looking setup. Can you confirm that the Spike system is using Chugger pumps? If so, what is the noise level?

I watched the video and it seems like a much more modern alternative. Are a lot of forum members using the Uniflex? Is the software robust. I will look into this more as an option.

I visited the electric brewing supply site and it looks like Spike is selling an EBSP200, $1550, with their system. Now I am curious about why the electric brewing supply's unit is cheaper than the also well respected Electric Brewery panel, $2295. Are the timers that much more expensive? I...

Thanks for the information on having a significant amount of water remaining in the 15 gallon HLT. In looking at the drawings on the Spike site it seems like there is not much of a difference with minimum volumes between the 20 G (6-15 gallon batches) and the 15 G (5-10 gallon batches) and the...

I am now considering a 20 G HLT, 15 G MT and 20 G BK. What would be the downside of a larger HLT, besides having to heat more water to cover HERMs coils? Does anyone know if there are specs for the different size HLTs? I am curious about the relative position of the HERMs coil in the 20 G vs...

Thanks Bohern. I think that is a good idea. I typically target a little over 6 gallons to make sure I get 5 gallons in the corny keg. Are you happy with your system? Did you get the double batch 50 amp option for using two elements at the same time?

Hi All, Thanks for contributing to this very informative thread. I have been brewing off and on since 96 and used a propane 3 vessel keggle system with 1 pump for many years. I am contemplating a new electric brewery setup for my basement and I just went through this entire thread. Currently...

Thanks for the update. I think I will buy a Brewtools unit when they are back in stock. I just can't decide on a B40Pro or B80pro. I really would like a B60Pro, but Brewtools indicated that they were not going to make a B60Pro since it would ~cost the same as the other units. Are you getting...

How is the B80Pro? I have started looking at the Brewtools equipment. They look very nice. I most brew 5 gallon but I am seriously considering the B80Pro. I like to split 10 gallon batches with different yeast strains.

Hi All, The Icemaster 100 is back in stock at MoreBeer so I went ahead and pulled the trigger on it. The delivery is projected for June 11, kind of a bummer. There is a lot more information out there on the Icemaster than the Blichmann so I felt more comfortable with its purchase. Thanks for...

Thanks Yesfan. I checked out that video and it seems to be a thumbs up for the Blichmann glycol chiller. I did come across a post that indicated the Icemaster 100 was slightly quieter than the Blichmann. The difference seemed pretty small and it looks like the Blichmann also serves as a power...

I did ping MoreBeer about the IceMaster 100 actually being in stock in late May and the response seemed to suggest that it might be in stock. I am now also considering the Blichmann 3/8 HP chiller. There is not much out there as far as user reviews. Has anyone any experience with that unit...

Is the Icemaster 100 only sold through More Beer? More Beers says they are back ordered until late May. I have been considering the Icemaster 100 or a Penguin unit for my CF5. I will be fermenting in a basement and will be adding another CF5 or CF10.

Thanks for running the experiment, it is good to know that the low end for cooling is 12 liters.

Thanks for the update day tripper. I pulled the trigger on the Apera PH60 today.