How about another E-Rig!

[ScubaSteve]

Man, that's sharp. I really like that paint....

 

[Baron ken]

What material are these (see circled in red in the pic) cord strain reliefs made of? and where did you get them?

Thanks.

 

[Bobby_M]

You should call it "El Toro"

 

[Brewmoor]

What material are these (see circled in red in the pic) cord strain reliefs made of? and where did you get them?

Thanks.

I found them in the electrical isle in Home Depot. The are not seal tight connectors. They are tension relief connectors. You will find them with the PVC and electrical box connectors. I forget the name of them.


Bobby_M: So you are saying my rig looks like Big Tex. Texas steer? Yeah you are kinda right. I had that bar laying around and decided I needed to fit it in somehow. I wanted to spruce it up a bit. Keep it from looking too industrial. My girlfriend just started team roping. I tell her it is in honor of her. We like our rodeos here in colorado.

 

[Baron ken]

I found them in the electrical isle in Home Depot. The are not seal tight connectors. They are tension relief connectors. You will find them with the PVC and electrical box connectors. I forget the name of them.

I've tried Lowes and a couple Home Depots, no luck. I even took the picture in to ask about them. I've seen a few similar items but they seem to be made of galvanized steel or something.

 

[Brewmoor]

I've tried Lowes and a couple Home Depots, no luck. I even took the picture in to ask about them. I've seen a few similar items but they seem to be made of galvanized steel or something.

I have to stop at lowes today for some parts. I will see if they have them and get a name for you. I will go on my lunch break.

Edit: If your hd & lowes are like mine. Don't even bother asking. They never know anything

 

[Wayne1]

Why catch the drips? That's what sloped tile floors and trench drains are for

If you happen to not have such things where you brew, look for what is known as a bus tub in the restaurant industry. It should be large enough to hold all the drips and still fit under your rig.

Nice job on the diverter panel.

I am finally going to change my QDs out to those stainless cam-locks.

 

[Brewmoor]

That is a good idea. I was thinking a little bit more shiny though. Maybe a stainless serving tray. The ones they put the little sterno's under at a banquet. I am sure I can ebay a used one for a decent price. Otherwise the bus tub might be a good way to go.

 

[beerocd]

Are the connectors straight thread or NPT? Don't see that info on the site.
I could actually go for some straight.

 

[Brewmoor]

The camlocks are 1/2" NPT.

 

[Dog House Brew]

I envy you electric users. Just a poor NG guy here.

 

[Brewmoor]

I envy you electric users. Just a poor NG guy here.

:cross: Not sure you can use the word poor. Your profile pic looks like it has a ton of SS and sanitary fittings:rockin:

I am sorta lucky. I am fairly new to brewing. This was is my first AG setup. So I am not upgrading or retro fitting. I just decided to go all out from the beginning.

 

[Baron ken]

I have to stop at lowes today for some parts. I will see if they have them and get a name for you. I will go on my lunch break.

I ordered this from Grainger and will go pick it up in a couple days when it comes in: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4JWN5?Pid=search

I think it'll work for me.

 

[john421]

where did you get your Electric Heater Element ?

 

[lustrum]

Love the rig Brewmoor.

The bus tubs that Wayne1 is talking about are called "hotel pans" and are used for every possible function in a restaurant kitchen. I use them at home because you can do anything with them: reduce a sauce on the range, stick them in the oven, use them on the grill. Anything. They are all SS and can usually be had for cheap.

 

[blackwaterbrewer]

What does the corny keg do?

 

[Brewmoor]

where did you get your Electric Heater Element ?

I got my 5500w element at plumbingsupply.com


Blackwaterbrewer: The corny is used as a heat exchanger. I also use it to heat sparge water. I do a double batch sparge on most of my brews. I heat 3-4 gallons in my boil kettle and transfer to MLT. Then drain the MLT to the boil kettle. Then I transfer from the corny to the mash for a second batch sparge to rinse the grains more.

I actually don't use the heat exchanger much. I have pretty consistent temps and I don't step mash. On my new system I am skipping the HLT and I am going to sparge with a RIMS tube and two elements.

 

[lustrum]

Let us know how that works Brewmoor. I like the simplicity, but wonder how you will get a desired water temp coming from the RIMS tube?

 

[JayB240]

What is the current story on this build ?

Jay

 

[Brewmoor]

This build has been complete for over a year. It worked great. I used it a bunch while I was getting my new brewery up and running. Unfortunatly it has sat in my garage collecting dust for the last 8 months. I have been too busy brewing at the brewery to use it. It is a dream to brew on though.

 

[Dog House Brew]

Great news that it's collecting dust! I guess your brewery gig is going well?

 

[powerslave73]

What is the float guage made from?

 

[ToManyHobbies]

I'm also interested in how you built the site gauge and how well it works.

 

[clay9_24]

You should call it "El Toro"

I agree!

 

[JoshuaWhite5522]

Brewmoor that rig is sick! I will have to hit you up for some answers when I start my electric set up

 

[fc36]

Subbed... Lots of great ideas in here to figure out how to build my rig coming soon.