Ideas for a portable BIAB hoist for heavy batches (to attach pulley).

[JohnSand]

You could probably make a portable single post and support it with guy lines and tent spikes. But I still think the simple wooden tripod is best for economy and ease of build.

 

[stever1000]

I'm looking for some ideas on this topic as well. I have limited storage space and cannot attach anything to the ceiling of my apartment

 

[FoCobrewguy]

Here is my rig. It is made from steel strut like the weldless brew stand concept. I then have a black piece of conduit from the Home Depot like $10 bucks. Added a 90 degree angle and a smaller piece and then drilled in my hook for the pulley. Have a few mounts on the side where I can put the pole in when I need to pull the bag. Then I can remove the pull and roll it out of the garage to begin the boil. If you want a closer picture of how it attaches can send one after work.

 

[joebob296]

Here is my rig. It is made from steel strut like the weldless brew stand concept. I then have a black piece of conduit from the Home Depot like $10 bucks. Added a 90 degree angle and a smaller piece and then drilled in my hook for the pulley. Have a few mounts on the side where I can put the pole in when I need to pull the bag. Then I can remove the pull and roll it out of the garage to begin the boil. If you want a closer picture of how it attaches can send one after work.

When you say conduit, your not talking about electrical conduit are you? They are not designed to support weight. Last thing you want is a 30lb bag of grains falling/splashing into boiling wort.

 

[wilserbrewer]

He mentions "black" conduit....the pic looks like black iron gas pipe, that's pretty heavy stuff, nothing like Thin wall EMT. Or electrical metallic tubing.

 

[joebob296]

He mentions "black" conduit....the pic looks like black iron gas pipe, that's pretty heavy stuff, nothing like Thin wall EMT. Or electrical metallic tubing.

Perfect.

 

[canis187]

I am just starting my BIAB adventure, stepping up from extract and partial-extract brewing. This was a quandary I was having, how to hoist and hold the bag, since I rent a room in a townhouse and can't really modify anything permanently. I saw an add for one of these:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/prod..._campaign=CI&gclid=COP695_x7M8CFYJkhgod3mgI0Q

$100 seems a bit expensive, but heck, if it works, is sturdy and collapsible, and is better than anything I could slap together on my own? I might just have to give it a try.

 

[Inkleg]

@canis187 , that would work fantastic! and at 500 pounds you could brew some really big beers. Heck, you might even be able to skin a deer with that thing.

I use a Costco A frame ladder for my traveling BIAB rig. Mainly because my son found it on the side of the road. Can't beat free.

 

[Dfitz]

Id consider something like this for a hoist.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Winches-...dM1QwrjkTuH_Xzx699MCjmXogCteEVG2hsxoCMnzw_wcB

 

[soccerdad]

Another thing to consider in building a tripod would be 'fence rail'

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Galvanized...-10-5-ft-Actual-1-31-in-x-10-5-Feet/999989216

3 of these, 3 canopy stakes, a carabineer, and a simple block and tackle ... and Bob is, as you know, your uncle

 

[akthor]

I got one of these:

http://www.harborfreight.com/440-lb-electric-hoist-with-remote-control-60346.html

It will be mounted to a trolley that works inside of a piece of superstrut. Then I can move it around since it will also be used to load full Sankey kegs into my milk cooler\kegerator.

 

[akthor]

With a 20% coupon it was like $70 delivered.

 

[FoCobrewguy]

Perfect.

Sorry for the delay, Wilser is correct it is the thicker gas pipe stuff. No issues at all with the weight it is a sturdy structure once everything is screwed together.