First time brewing in garage

[Mojoe4]

Got my Top Tier about 2 weeks ago. Finally got my burners and pump set the way I want them. Tested everything out, and ready to go for the weekend.

But I am still a little nervous, this will be the first time I will be brewing in the garage. I use to brew out in the back yard. But the wind can be a pain sometimes, so I have moved everything in the garage. Plus I figure it's better to keep the stand protected from the elements.

I will keep the garage door open, so not worried about fumes. Just concerned about the fire hazard. What do you guys think? Back yard or Garage?

 

[Ace_Club]

A lot of people brew in the garage. From a fire hazard aspect, unless your walls are finished in dry grasses and brush, you will be fine. I'd be more worried about maintaining proper ventilation due to CO hazards.

 

[mtbiker278]

If you have your garage door open you should be fine. I've heard some people brew with the garage door open like maybe a foot. Not exactly something I would do. Some have gone as far as getting a CO2 monitor, but I think that might be a bit overkill. You'll get a fair amount of air circulation from the heat of the burners, but if you're worried about CO2 a box fan would help get better circulation.

 

[Duckfoot]

Get a fan and aim it out of the garage...

 

[Spartan1979]

Should be no problem brewing the garage. Sometimes in the winter I only keep it open about one section. As far as a fire hazard, maybe you're confusing it with turkey frying. That is a fire hazard because the oil can ignite. Wort doesn't.

 

[Mike_A]

Does CO sink below air like CO2? I was also hoping to brew in my garage over winter while having the door open about a foot. I would stick an exhaust fan under the door if I knew the CO would sink down and be exhausted near the ground.

I test fired my stand with the door about a foot open and the place eventually started to smell a little funny. I know CO has no odor but could there be other (toxic/unpleasant) fumes staying around?

 

[Whut]

I only brew in my garage and have never had a problem with CO2. And yes I keep the door either wide open or about 3/4 feet. Never needed a fan though although in the summers it would be nice!

 

[Spartan1979]

Does CO sink below air like CO2? I was also hoping to brew in my garage over winter while having the door open about a foot. I would stick an exhaust fan under the door if I knew the CO would sink down and be exhausted near the ground.

I test fired my stand with the door about a foot open and the place eventually started to smell a little funny. I know CO has no odor but could there be other (toxic/unpleasant) fumes staying around?

You're probably burning paint off the new stand.

 

[wildwest450]

40+ batches in the garage before the shed was built, never a problem.


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