I currently have a 3v propane system with the following:
2 62-Quart Bayou Classic Kettles (HTL, Boil)
1 64 Quart Kettle - Mashtun
1 12" Domed False Bottom (Mash Tun)
3 Thermometer for Kettle
4 SS Weldless Bulk Heads (HTL, MTL, Boil)
4 1/2" NPT SS 3 PIECE BALL VALVE (HTL, MTL, Boil)
1 Side Pickup Tube (Boil Kettle)
1 Whirlpool Tube (Boil Kettle)
1 Steel Head SS Pump
1 Plate Chiller
I have a nice welded brew stand with 2 Bayou classic Bg14 burners. I primarily brew this time of year and live in Montana. It is cold and I would like to have an electric set up so that I can brew inside. My question is should I convert my system to electric, or downsize my system and convert it to EBIAB, or sell it all and go with a system like a Grainfather, Robobrew, or Clawhammer or some other all in one system.
I have never brewed in a bag before. I do like to mainly brew IPAs and do brew some 10 gallon batches, although that may is not required. I am not the biggest fan of cleaning, although I do clean meticulously and like my brew setup to look clean all of the time.
If money was no object, I'd probably upgrade and convert my 3V system, but some of the all in one systems are pretty tempting
240V is not a problem. I have a plug welded in and have many electrician friends if I need more
I feel like I am handy and can do minor electrical work (I did wire my house when I built it, although I had my electrician friend wire in the panel)
I also am in the welding industry and have access to a welder that has his D16 cert for welding stainless and has welded a lot of stainless pipes for the food industry
So, any opinions or help or suggestions would be great. If you need any more information, please let me know.
2 62-Quart Bayou Classic Kettles (HTL, Boil)
1 64 Quart Kettle - Mashtun
1 12" Domed False Bottom (Mash Tun)
3 Thermometer for Kettle
4 SS Weldless Bulk Heads (HTL, MTL, Boil)
4 1/2" NPT SS 3 PIECE BALL VALVE (HTL, MTL, Boil)
1 Side Pickup Tube (Boil Kettle)
1 Whirlpool Tube (Boil Kettle)
1 Steel Head SS Pump
1 Plate Chiller
I have a nice welded brew stand with 2 Bayou classic Bg14 burners. I primarily brew this time of year and live in Montana. It is cold and I would like to have an electric set up so that I can brew inside. My question is should I convert my system to electric, or downsize my system and convert it to EBIAB, or sell it all and go with a system like a Grainfather, Robobrew, or Clawhammer or some other all in one system.
I have never brewed in a bag before. I do like to mainly brew IPAs and do brew some 10 gallon batches, although that may is not required. I am not the biggest fan of cleaning, although I do clean meticulously and like my brew setup to look clean all of the time.
If money was no object, I'd probably upgrade and convert my 3V system, but some of the all in one systems are pretty tempting
240V is not a problem. I have a plug welded in and have many electrician friends if I need more
I feel like I am handy and can do minor electrical work (I did wire my house when I built it, although I had my electrician friend wire in the panel)
I also am in the welding industry and have access to a welder that has his D16 cert for welding stainless and has welded a lot of stainless pipes for the food industry
So, any opinions or help or suggestions would be great. If you need any more information, please let me know.