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I normally plan for a 3.2 gallon batch with around a 4.25-4.5 gallon boil. I also upgraded to a larger kettle and camlock quick disconnects. The pump and controller are still working great and cannot imagine any reason to change them.

I use an ace bandage wrapped around the fermenter.

I have the 1500w Brau Mini system. 4 brews completed so far and not a single complaint. The controller is super easy to use, and to second what TexasWine said, the owner Steven has been extremely helpful!

1.8L seems about right. I've been using .5 of a gallon in my water calculations and its been accurate after my last few brews.

I think the kettle screen is definitely necessary. While I don't get a lot of trub, the screen is almost always covered. Is never been blocked but there's enough of a coating where I wouldn't want to drain without it there. As for the foamy mash, were you using wheat at all? I've only gotten...

I haven't had any leaks at all with your supplied hardware. The silicon hoses included are a nice tight fit over the barbs. The only leak I've had so far was from a different suppliers silicon tubing I used from the pump to plate chiller that was a little loose on the barb.

The silicon hose in effect accomplishes the same thing, but I liked being able to aim it around and really improve the water movement. My understanding is that at higher temps (240°+) as the plastic softens, it is possible that fluid may leak from between the connections. So in a mechanical...

Maybe whirlpool was the wrong word. I found that the loc-line tubing allows for a more controlled stream and water movement keeping the grain bed from settling too much and requiring frequent stirring. The only times I recirc is during the mash and for 5 minutes at the end of the boil to...

I found it on Amazon. I would also suggest the assembly pliers for it as well. I didn't buy the pliers at first and had to order them the next day. Without the pliers, its a real pain to put together! Loc-Line Coolant Hose Assembly Kit, Acetal Copolymer, 7 Piece, 1/2" Coolant Hose ID...

I have one of the mini systems as well. I haven't had problems with any leaky qd, but those o-rings are probably a good thing to keep on hand. What size o-rings did you end up ordering? I ended up changing the silicon hose inside the pot to a locline flexible coolant hose and get a perfect...

I've completed 2 batches on my Unibrau mini so far and I'm loving it. The brew water started at 64* and reached mash in temp of 154* in 33 minutes. Mash temp to boil took 49 minutes, and using the brausupply plate chiller, the boiling wort was chilled to 70° in only 6 minutes.

I'm just starting out and in Stamford as well.

I ordered one back in February and it shipped the next business day. I should be brewing my first batch soon and will let everyone know how it goes.