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Anvil is pretty good with fixing things. I had a damaged and out of place seal in a ball valve for one of my fermentors. I sent them an email with a photo. They overnighted me the valve. I found out later I was able to bust the valve apart and fix/relocate the seal, so I'm able to use it on my sanitizing bucket to clean hoses. It's got a big dent in it so if it leaks it'll only be a sanitizer drip.I know the Foundry hasn't been out for that long but has anyone had any problems with it? I really like the idea of these but the one thing that bothers me is if something breaks it's scrap unless you can get parts. Since they're made in China I doubt there are any available. At least if something breaks on my current system I know I can fix it.
I'm happy with their customer service.
A few problems I read about with the Anvil Foundry has been with the grain basket and the welds being under sized or insufficient to hold together. So legs have been busted off and the bottom of the basket has fallen out due to shoddy welds.
This was reported on the Anvil Group in Facebook. Not sure how Anvil resolved it for the people. My guess is they sent them new parts. Anvil is a Entry-Level Blichman Product.
I love my fermentors. But I want something that I will never have to replace. Been brewing for 13 years and want something more professional grade for mashing. I love the idea though with the PID Loop and RIMS. If I was new to brewing I'd buy it and I'd recommend this for people wanting to start out brewing.
That said... I'm still using a turkey fryer kettle and igloo mash tun.
I just pulled the trigger on a Stout System. 9 gal HERMS HLT and 9 gal MLT. Both come with Thermometers in thermowells and tangential recirculating ports and all the connections are 1.5" tri-clover and 3/8" diameter lines.
Haven't got them yet. Should receive them next week.
Ironically the day I ordered these, Anvil contacted me saying they now have them in stock.


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