Kickstarter for SS Mash Tun, Kettle and Fermenter

[ingchr1]

That's what I'm thinking as well. Might do the 10 gallon mash tun and fermenter combo even!

I'm contemplating this as well, mash tun fermenter combo.

 

[cease]

I just backed the project for a 10 gallon mashtun. They are close to meeting their goal, less than 3k to go!

 

[val214]

Pulled the trigger on the 10gal mash tun and 7gal fermenter combo.

 

[Frostbrewer]

Got the double 7 gallon FV. Only $500 more dollars to go. looks like its gonna make it!

 

[Gavin C]

Yea. Looks good. I'm looking forward to getting my new FV's. The pledges really statrted to flow fast in the last day or two. I guess that is often seen with pledge drives.

 

[chewse]

"You are the first person to ask this, but I think it's a good question that needed to be asked. So I've made an update on the Kickstarter page about my last visit to the factory. In case you didn't see it, I'll also post the update here.

I've received some questions about the manufacturer we use and about their treatment of the workers, standards, working conditions, cleanliness, etc. One thing that is great about living in China is that we have the ability to visit the factory on multiple occasions. I last went to the factory in early January to explain some designs. And I will be going back to the factory in two or three weeks to check up on the manufacturing process.

As far as working conditions go, the workers I've talked to seem happy to be there. They maintained regular working hours while I was there and had a safe working environment.

Here are 6 photos of the factory and a few of the people there. I hope this can give you a better idea of what it's like."


Thank you Steve. I appreciate you honesty and straight talk.

 

[xben]

the products look fine but the shipping to Canada is a bit too expensive!

 

[eelgerg]

Yes - a bit too much for me as well. I almost went in for two fermenters..... But $100 shipping? Prob by air, but usps ground should be only $50 or so

 

[eelgerg]

And $160 for two 14 g shipped? Yikes

 

[baulz]

the products look fine but the shipping to Canada is a bit too expensive!

Yeah that stopped me as well. I would like to get a mashtun but not willing to pay that much to ship.

 

[eelgerg]

I even looked into using shipito but I think it only saves $10 -$20 on the 7G fermenters because you still have to pay $30us to ship to Nevada, then $50 to Canada. If only I had a friend in Portland!

 

[Gavin C]

I recently saw a Kickstarter run by Chapman Homebrew Equipment. They're looking to sell SS equipment on the cheaper side. I was wondering everyone's thoughts on this? Looks pretty cool.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/958078058/chapman-homebrew-equipment-mash-tuns-fermenters-ke?ref=users

Thanks for posting this on HBT. They made their target with 6 days to spare. No affiliation, I'm just glad I heard about it. Got exactly what I was looking for in an FV.

 

[KevinP]

Got the 15 gallon mash tun! w00t!

 

[Roadliner]

Glad they made it. My new 7 gallon fermenters are going to make some fantastic wine

 

[user 204491]

Sooooo close to pulling the trigger on that $399 combo (10G kettle, 10G mash tun, 7G fermenter), but the lack of thermowell (or port to install one easily) on the fermenter is holding me back. I'm guessing it'd be fairly straightforward to drill a hole and add one, similar to what I did with my Speidel fermenters, but never having drilled through stainless before, it's a little daunting.

What does everyone think? Would that be a pretty simple mod you could complete with a cordless drill and the right bit, or would you need something like a drill press for this type of material?

 

[ingchr1]

What does everyone think? Would that be a pretty simple mod you could complete with a cordless drill and the right bit...

Simple yes, plenty of tips here on HBT on how to drill into vessels.

 

[cease]

Glad to see that this project was fully funded!

 

[Roadliner]

What does everyone think? Would that be a pretty simple mod you could complete with a cordless drill and the right bit, or would you need something like a drill press for this type of material?

Its a piece of cake.. just some oil and a step bit.. file the edges when you are done and install it. easy peasy

 

[cease]

Just commented on the Kickstarted page if etched volume marks could be an option. It's the one "feature" I really like on my cooler mashtun.

 

[decoleur]

Just commented on the Kickstarted page if etched volume marks could be an option. It's the one "feature" I really like on my cooler mashtun.

The kettle and fermenter both have pressed volume markings according to the specs on the kick starter. No info on the mashtun.

 

[user 204491]

Alright I'm convinced! I just signed up for the $399 "triple threat" option.

I figure it will make a nice surprise sometime in September when it shows up

 

[ingchr1]

Now it looks like I have to decide 10 or 15 gallon, thinking 15 to move to a no sparge setup.

Decision made, I'm in for a 10 gallon mash tun.

Changed my mind, in for a 15!

 

[brewslinger]

I've been contemplating building a bottom draining keggle mash tun but this kickstarter's insulated mash tun has me tempted. I was planning on maintaining temperature by recirculation through a RIMS tube I am building.
Was looking for input as to if I should up my pledge to include a mash tun or if you guys thought that was silly.

 

[aangel]

Honestly the mash tun is the big value piece of this kickstarter. Insulated SS is hard to find.

 

[Roadliner]

I'm kinda wondering if I want to get a mash tun as well. I was planning on Using 3 blichmann boilermakers for my EHERMS build when I get home... But now I'm kind of likeing the idea of one of these for the mash...

 

[brewslinger]

Steve added a new 'reward' for me:

15 gallon mashtun + two 7 gallon fermenters.

Thought that would be a good combination.

 

[chewse]

Well...just pulled the trigger on the mash tun and kettle 15s. I'm hoping for the best.

 

[decoleur]

I am in for a 10G MT and thinking I want to put a blichman autosparge in it. The inside dimension is 13.78 inches. Will that work or should I go bigger?

 

[loudrail]

Can the MLT be used on a direct fired system? I was under the impression it was but I just read this...

"One aspect we want to get to work on right away is to make the ThermoBarrel directly heatable in future generations."

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...uipment-mash-tuns-fermenters-ke/posts/1186394

Edited.... Nevermind, I found my answer. Thanks

 

[Roadliner]

I went ahead and upgraded to the 10gal Mash tun and 2 7 gal Fermenters. I figure the insulated mash will be better for my set up than just the blichman pots... I thought about the 15 gallon tun, but I really don't see myself making anything bigger than 5 gallon batches...

Now my only thing is questioning the ball valves in the fermenters. I imagine those will be excelent little bacteria harbors... and wonder if using them to take samples will be a good idea, or will once again open it up more to bacteria.. I've never used anything other than a carboy, so I'm uncertain of that one.