Brewing room ideas

[HB2112]

If the water heater would be electric, even a 10kW on demand will only supply ~0.65gpm at 160F*. Might as well heat it in a vessel, IMO. A little dedicated AIO and 30A circuit would cost less than the EWH.

*also most potable water heaters are limited to 140F AFAIK

Thanks Mashdar

 

[HB2112]

In theory, a super powerful, unregulated on demand unit (likely gas fired) could shorten your brew day. But a timer works for many electric brewers - their strike water is hot when they get out of bed.

Thanks Sibelman

 

[HB2112]

OK guys thank you for all of your suggestions. Now for the big question. What electric brewing system would you recommend? Mostly 5 gallon batches I don't drink a lot.

 

[Whisky River]

Oh boy

 

[mashdar]

Electric AIOs, my very uninformed take:

Cheapest: Vevor
Largest malt capacity: Brewzilla
Premium-est? Braumeister, runner up Grain Father.
120/240V in one kettle: Anvil
People I Like: Clawhammer

edit: I use a brewzilla gen 4 and enjoy it, but have no experience with other AIOs.

 

[FloppyKnockers]

Stripper pole! You know... Future ready and whatever.

 

[Deadalus]

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I used to use the Brewsmith app on my phone on brew day a lot but lately I have been bringing my laptop down since I need to copy in my EZ Boil program. A swing out arm for either is something I would find useful as my garage is pretty full without much available counterspace.
You said mancave but didn't mention entertainment. Like a stripp couch, big screen tv, bar. Fancy brewroom is 100% cool too just need to be sure about the intial parameters.

Stripper pole! You know... Future ready and whatever.

Finally a +2!