My DIY keggle setup. pics!

[codfishboys]

Beautiful build so far, can't wait to see the rest.

 

[ThwWorm]

Thanks TaylorInOk & codfisboys! I'll be doing some more work on these on Monday and Tuesday. I'll get those pics up too. HOPEFULLY I can get together with my buddy next week and knock out a batch of beer as well. So ready to give it a test drive!!

 

[Ralphadopolis]

Awesome DIY thread :rockin:

I was wondering if you can post more detailed images on how the 1/2" NPT stainless steel 3 piece ball valve attached to the keg and and any other parts you have used, this would really help me out. I'm very new to brewing, but I know I will be going down the same route you are, in the near future.

 

[spongerob]

Thank you, ThwWorm. Nice inspiration for myself. I have started alot slower than this, but it gives me something to look forward to. I will be refering to this thread many times in the future.

 

[Frogger42]

Thank you!! I would love to do a single tier setup! As of now i do not have a pump so i will probably just do a few batches using gravity. Upgrade later. I did also just snag a third keg. Any suggestions??

Hot liquor tank

 

[ThwWorm]

Found a lid for the mash tun.

Here is the turkey fryer burner modifed to hold a keg. Just some scraps of stainless bent and bolted to the side. Nice and snug fit. I didnt actually do the bending of the stainless. My dad did that part for me since he has access to some pretty cool equipment at his job.

 

[ThwWorm]

Awesome DIY thread :rockin:

I was wondering if you can post more detailed images on how the 1/2" NPT stainless steel 3 piece ball valve attached to the keg and and any other parts you have used, this would really help me out. I'm very new to brewing, but I know I will be going down the same route you are, in the near future.

Thanks man!!! I just used the instructions from bargainfittings.com. I didn't actually take any pictures myself.
http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=14

Good luck with the build!!!

 

[ThwWorm]

This guy has a really helpful video on how to install these weldless fittings.

 

[ThwWorm]

Thank you, ThwWorm. Nice inspiration for myself. I have started alot slower than this, but it gives me something to look forward to. I will be refering to this thread many times in the future.

Sweet! Keep us posted!

 

[ThwWorm]

My partner in crime has been working on a mash paddle. This is what he has so far. 4 feet tall made out of maple. This thing is rad!

 

[cscade]

My partner in crime has been working on a mash paddle. This is what he has so far. 4 feet tall made out of maple. This thing is rad!

That kicks ass.

 

[iijakii]

How do you even make something like that? Ridiculous. Jealous.

 

[EzMak24]

Nice job

 

[jkings52]

Very nice looking. I would be curious if your buddy would be willing to sell another Keg in the future?

 

[lzrdkng14]

Very nice looking. I would be curious if your buddy would be willing to sell another Keg in the future?

Probably shouldn't go there...

 

[ThwWorm]

How do you even make something like that? Ridiculous. Jealous.

he is taking a design class at Irvine Valley College, so he gets access to lots of really cool equipment. i'll ask him to create a thread on how he made it and post the link on this thread.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Here is a quick DIY guide on making a wood mash paddle, that I have done for this keggle setup in preparation for our first all grain batch.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/diy-wood-mash-paddle-build-308720/

 

[ThwWorm]

Here is a quick DIY guide on making a wood mash paddle, that I have done for this keggle setup in preparation for our first all grain batch.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/diy-wood-mash-paddle-build-308720/

the link didn't work. try this one.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/diy-wood-mash-paddle-build-308720/

 

[rekoob]

Very nice setup so far. keep us posted. looking good!

 

[sa1126]

Sorry to bump an old thread.

Thanks for posting this! Can you post links to the valve and thermometers you used? Any pics of the inside after the false bottom was installed?

 

[Brad_OD]

This just became my New Years resolution...

 

[rich5544]

Nice work so far, what kind of setup are you going to build, single tier etc...

Bad idea if the whole thing falls into the keg when it is cut. Check YouTube for videos by "Bobby from New Jersey". He makes a jig which will not fall thru.

 

[Sammy86]

Bad idea if the whole thing falls into the keg when it is cut. Check YouTube for videos by "Bobby from New Jersey". He makes a jig which will not fall thru.

And another necro thread bites the dust @bracconiere @MaxStout

 

[MaxStout]

 

[passedpawn]

Bad idea if the whole thing falls into the keg when it is cut. Check YouTube for videos by "Bobby from New Jersey". He makes a jig which will not fall thru.

I've cut 5 like this, no issue at all. Have you cut any like this?

 

[bracconiere]

.

my favorite!

and only from 2012, and an original poster chimes in? hardly necro...the rigormortis hasn't even loosened!

 

[beerfactory]

I've cut 5 like this, no issue at all. Have you cut any like this?

I have and it worked fine

 

[rich5544]

I've cut 5 like this, no issue at all. Have you cut any like this?

Guess I like my fingers an eyes the way they are. So no. I used the jig like Bobbys. Although I will say I did not like the wide flange the grinders leave so I used a small hand grinder and cut the flange back to within 1/4 inch of the outter wall. Also welded the handle openings closed with a couple of pieces of stainless. Increased volume and less worries about boil over. Using 2 kegs and BIAB. Happy with the setup, as I am sure you are with yours. Happy Brewing.

 

[passedpawn]

Guess I like my fingers an eyes the way they are. So no. I used the jig like Bobbys. Although I will say I did not like the wide flange the grinders leave so I used a small hand grinder and cut the flange back to within 1/4 inch of the outter wall. Also welded the handle openings closed with a couple of pieces of stainless. Increased volume and less worries about boil over. Using 2 kegs and BIAB. Happy with the setup, as I am sure you are with yours. Happy Brewing.

I don’t think it is necessary, but if you want to avoid the lid falling into the kettle, just leave the spear on there while cutting.

 

[rich5544]

I don’t think it is necessary, but if you want to avoid the lid falling into the kettle, just leave the spear on there while cutting.

It is not the lid I would worry about. It is that grinder falling and turning at 10,000 rpm and when everything starts to break apart and flying everywhere.