Got Trub? said:...I don't use a drill and find I can crush a typical batch in under 5 minutes without much fuss...
BierMuncher said:I think I'll do the same if I ever get enough scratch to buy one. Hand cranking a mill is like pulling the arm of a slot machine. Ain't no substitue for good old mechanics.
Wables said:Fantastic piece of equipment. My batches are usually about 12#, and I can't crush a whole batch with one 14V battery. I now use a corded drill.
Rhoobarb said:Evan, I've never heard of a XRP-type cordless and I typically pride myself on keeping up on such things! That might be worth investigating.
photogscott said:why is everybody's efficiency skyrocketing when they crush their own? Don't any LHBS's know how to crush grain?
Waldo said:Thats it! They crush just enough to do the job, they don't want to crush to fine for fear of causing stuck sparges.
EdWort said:
boo boo said:Geez Ed, everytime I look at this pic I see a toilet as a base. I know it isn't but I can't get the thought out of my mind. Please tell me it isn't ,lol.
Evan! said:FYI: I used mine for the second time this past weekend. Worked great, again. Great efficiency, etc. And for the record: I used my new 14.4v DeWalt XRP Cordless Drill to grind the grain---over 25 lbs total---and the bastard didn't even slow down. Gawd I love that drill.
Cheesefood said:Just remember that batteries can only produce so much power, and they degrade as you use them. So while it may be powerful now, after a couple of batches you might notice the battery not providing as much juice. That's another big reason to consider going corded.
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