My single tier build

[brandolomite]

Love the build. It is very detailed. Now tell the truth did you make a miniature one before you made the wood mock-up? JK way to go.

Unfortunately, the pics of the 1/10th scale model made of balsa wood and the high speed camera footage were lost due to hard drive failure

 

[brandolomite]

Gas manifold with pilot lines to the burners. The far left valve is the BK and I don’t need a pilot for that.




Pumps mounting. I still need to add drip shields in case of spills. Anyone have an idea of how to make them without a break?




Gas pilot line. The extra screw is covering a hole because I was being stupid and drilled in the wrong place!

 

[brandolomite]

Wires for gas valves entering the console and gas lines to valves.


Pump wires entering console. I also added a washer because the gap between the stand and console was a bit too tight to fit the hose end with a quick disconnect through.


Magnetic hooks work perfectly for keeping the mash paddle within easy reach!




RTD temperature probes.

 

[brandolomite]

Other shots.










I know I've spammed this thread with a ton of pics but seeing other people's rigs has really helped me with this build so hopefully I can help others out. If you want any pics of anything else or have a question, let me know.

Cheers,
Brandon

 

[Snafu]

WOW, I mean really... WOW The level of detail and thought you put into this is amazing. How long did you work on this? With the attention to details, I would imagine your planning stage was just as long as the built itself if not longer. I mean, you made a full size mock up just to see if it was right?!?!?!Gee-Zusss!! And to think I was proud of my sight glass project, dang!

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PROST!

 

[brandolomite]

Can't help but wonder what this cost you in materials and paid labor? Obviously, you don't have to answer but it's the big giant elephant in the 'room'

I originally had a pretty detailed spreadsheet with all the components but I grew a little lax as the project evolved over the year. I'm guessing it is around 3-3500 for the stand and control panel. The pots are another 1100ish.

 

[brandolomite]

WOW, I mean really... WOW The level of detail and thought you put into this is amazing. How long did you work on this? With the attention to details, I would imagine your planning stage was just as long as the built itself if not longer. I mean, you made a full size mock up just to see if it was right?!?!?!Gee-Zusss!! And to think I was proud of my sight glass project, dang!

I think I began planning around Sep/Oct 2010 and built the mockup in December. My buddy then built the stand in February and I had a fully functioning system in March. I used it like that all year tweaking the pump plumbing here and there (I originally didn't have the three-way valves) then finally disassembled it last month for the powder coating. Got it back from the powder coater a few weeks ago then put it all back together. I'm really anxious to see how the powder coating performs.

 

[iijakii]

Amazing.

Everything about it is amazing. Honestly though what really puts it over the top for me is the mash paddle hanging there in center ready to rock!

Note to self: Buy some S.S. sheathing for silicon tubing. Baller status!

 

[prrriiide]

Pumps mounting. I still need to add drip shields in case of spills. Anyone have an idea of how to make them without a break?

Depends on what you want to make them out of. You could use cheap galvanized flashing and manufacture a break using 1x4 and clamps. Just clamp the edge about 3/4" in and score the flashing with a utility knife using the 1X4 as a guide. Then bend your break to 90°. Do the same with the other end and then bend the whole thing into a U-shape. Invert it, drill the holes where you want them and attach it to the pump mount. Looks like you'd need a slot in one side to clear the power cable for the pump.

But I don't think cheap galvanized flashing is going to cut it on this beauty...although you could do the same thing with some thin-ish gauge steel, then have it powder coated to match the stand.

This build is wicked sweet!

 

[fletchsj]

Please tell me you are going to show this bad boy off at big brew this year! And, where? I really would love to see this is action! Absolutely amazing! I even love the color

 

[brandolomite]

Depends on what you want to make them out of. You could use cheap galvanized flashing and manufacture a break using 1x4 and clamps. Just clamp the edge about 3/4" in and score the flashing with a utility knife using the 1X4 as a guide. Then bend your break to 90°. Do the same with the other end and then bend the whole thing into a U-shape. Invert it, drill the holes where you want them and attach it to the pump mount. Looks like you'd need a slot in one side to clear the power cable for the pump.

But I don't think cheap galvanized flashing is going to cut it on this beauty...although you could do the same thing with some thin-ish gauge steel, then have it powder coated to match the stand.

This build is wicked sweet!

Thanks man, I think I'll try that. I recall seeing some aluminum or thin steel sheets at Home Depot so maybe I'll pick a couple up and give it a whirl.

 

[Snafu]

Diamond plating would look good. Even in black, but as a harley owner, chrome baby!

 

[-TH-]

very, very, nice build.

I emailed this thread to some friends who are not members but they can't see the pics. Maybe guests can't view images when placed as attachments? I know if they are uploaded to your image gallery in your profile and then placed in your posts everyone can see them. Probably too much work to go back and do that now. Anyway, once again nice build.

 

[tdogg]

This thing is unreal. It makes my pump-toolbox project seem a little mundane.

 

[Lucky_Chicken]

That is crazy nice!!!

PS: you could probably sell your wood stand! That is sweet!

 

[Lumpyyyyy]

This looks pretty awesome. What size stock did you use for the frame?

 

[tdogg]

the master key just puts it over the top!

 

[brandolomite]

This looks pretty awesome. What size stock did you use for the frame?

I used 2" mild steel tubing.

 

[cl330b]

This thing is a piece of art. Truly beautiful. I am impressed.

 

[brandolomite]

Please tell me you are going to show this bad boy off at big brew this year! And, where? I really would love to see this is action! Absolutely amazing! I even love the color

Possibly. Maybe at FH Steinbart?

 

[DevilsCreekBrewing]

Might be way too late, but for a drip shield you could take a small SS pot, and cut it in half.

 

[Option]

By far one of my favorite builds of all time! Thanks you so much for making this build thread. I enjoyed looking at all the pics so much and gave me so many ideas.

And you prob spend more time and effort into your mock-up than most people do in the hold rig. haha.

Brew on and have a good one. Thanks again, killer build.

 

[Snafu]

by far one of my favorite builds of all time! Thanks you so much for making this build thread. I enjoyed looking at all the pics so much and gave me so many ideas.

And you prob spend more time and effort into your mock-up than most people do in the hold rig. Haha.

Brew on and have a good one. Thanks again, killer build.

+1

 

[adamreef]

Wow! Amazing build! Have you fired it up yet, and how do those valves work for controlling the burners? Also, where did you find them? I have been looking for something similar at a reasonable price and they seem hard to find.

Thanks!

Adam

 

[FirstStateBrewer]

Might be way too late, but for a drip shield you could take a small SS pot, and cut it in half.

Brilliant idea!

 

[brandolomite]

Wow! Amazing build! Have you fired it up yet, and how do those valves work for controlling the burners? Also, where did you find them? I have been looking for something similar at a reasonable price and they seem hard to find.

Thanks!

Adam

Thanks man. I got the valves here. They work pretty good but you don't need to open them fully to get a good flame going. I find that the flame maxes out a couple of turns in.

 

[adamreef]

Thanks. It is amazing how hard it is to find panel mount valves and how much more expensive they are than standard types.

 

[brandolomite]

Thanks. It is amazing how hard it is to find panel mount valves and how much more expensive they are than standard types.

No problem. I think I'm going to pick up some 1/4" SS needle valves from them for my pilot lines. The brass 1/4 turn valves I got from HD are a little hard to work with. There is only like a 1 degree range where I get get the pilot to light and stay lit.

 

[rtrevino]

Thanks man. I got the valves here. They work pretty good but you don't need to open them fully to get a good flame going. I find that the flame maxes out a couple of turns in.

Your build is how I'm also doing mine. I've been looking for 1/2" needle valves that are not outrageously expensive. Which model are you using?

 

[rtrevino]

Cancel that, just went back to the website you referenced and found them.