Here are some pics of what I got done today . It's coming along nicely.
I laugh every time I look at these pictures. There are Pugs everywhere. I'm assuming you have 2, but it looks like you have a Pug infestation going on at your house.
Here are some pics of what I got done today . It's coming along nicely.
b-boy said:I laugh every time I look at these pictures. There are Pugs everywhere. I'm assuming you have 2, but it looks like you have a Pug infestation going on at your house.
Yep, agree, those guys rock! I ordered some of the wrong brackets and they not only refunded me but paid for the return shipping! I also wanted solid strut and got that from them as well. They'll even cut your pieces to length for no charge if you want.
1. What kind of software are some using to draw a 3D mock-up of their build (seen some complete w/ pumps, keggles, valves, etc) with so much detail? I just downloaded Google sketchUp (free version) and fumbled around and drew up a 2D sketch of just the frame w/ different views. I want to reiterate "fumbled around."
2. For those of you that have already been brewing on your galvanized strut stands - I'm curious to know if burn-off from the galvanized coating has had any negative effects to your brew day (or the beer)? As much as I would like to have all stainless strut, it's not in the budget. So, depending on feedback, I may order some 316 stainless (parts of stand exposed to flame and extreme heat) and galvanized.
I just used my stand yesterday for the first time. It went flawlessly. I used the SS strut and SS bolts and washers too. I'm very happy with the SS. I'll put up some pictures as soon as I get a chance.
I had a problem with soot from one of my wok burners. Any way to eliminate that? More cosmetic than anything else. It's only happening on one burner when I lower the heat about 1/2 way.
I went with a ball valve followed by a gate valve to each burner to help control the flame. Start it higher then needed and slowly work down to keep the blue flame. They are finnicky but are great and cheap burners. Im hoping to post some more pics soon.
Might be some type of debris or restriction in that burner, at the main inlet?? My two 10 tips are the same, and I get the same performance out of them using a NG ball valve. I don't think a needle valve would help me much. They are made to run 50% to 100% (it seems) and anything less than roughly 50% flow makes for a yellow tipped flame, and the more I reduce the flow the more yellow it gets. The tips each need a certain amount of flow going through them to pull in the correct amount of O2 to burn properly. Once the flow is reduced they drop too low and start kicking off the yellow/orange flame.
I got my burners mounted this weekend hopefully getting the gas pipe done this week
Kirch3333 said:What are your measurements from the left side of the stand to the crossbar to the right of the right burner? I like the spacing of your keggles and I'd like to use your design as a guide. Thanks!
herc1354 said:Thought I'd post up what I've been working on
herc1354 said:Thought I'd post up what I've been working on
gifty74 said:Yeah, using the strut for the burner mount looks like it works great.
herc1354 said:Thanks, it was a bit tricky to get adjusted and square, overall it works out well
Drewski8986 said:That's what I liked about using the strut everything is adjustable with just loosening a couple bolts
Here is a quick sketch with the measurements . I wanted some room in between the keggles . Hopefully it works out how I planned I'm waiting for my fittings to be shipped from brew hardware I can't wait to try the system out . Let me know if you have any more questions . I don't know how to change the picture to right side up sorry
herc1354 said:Very true, my only issue was that my metal chop saw does not seem to cut very square, may need a new blade. I can weld but want to try something different, if I had it to do over I would have purchased all my fittings from http://www.strutchannelfittings.com as my local HD only had a small selection of brackets. Fun project and very cool material to work with.
Kirch3333 said:Thanks!
I searched this thread and the forum but can't seem to come up with any answers. It looks like a few of you built stands with the powder coated green or black strut. Can any of you comment how it stands up over time? Does the powder coating just flake off after a session or two? I'm a little nervous about galvanized, but don't want to drop the money on SS, so I'm debating between powder coated or bare metal and letting it rust.
Thanks in advance!
JonesSoda6 said:I think it was about $15 per 10ft piece.
b-boy said:I paid about $11 per foot. I ordered 5 ft sections from strutchannelfittings.com. It looks like the prices have changed. When I bought mine the longer pieces were more expensive. I think it's because of the shipping, which is built inot the price.
My stand is about 50% SS, 50% galizanized. I think the SS added about $300 to the build. For me it was worth it.
B-boy, can you snap some pics of the SS and how it's holding up with the direct heat? I was going to say too, I got a price of $80 for 10' stick locally and just wanted to make sure that was decent.
B-boy, can you snap some pics of the SS and how it's holding up with the direct heat? I was going to say too, I got a price of $80 for 10' stick locally and just wanted to make sure that was decent.
Nice looking stand. You are right though, the SS really gets discolored. I'm not even sure that is a soot issue. My buddy has an exact Brutus 10 clone, with the 2" SS square tube and all. After just a few sessions his was looking exactly like yours, and he was not sooting much at all that we could see. It has gotten a good bit worse (he probably has 25 batches on it now). Not much you can do about it I don't think, just the coloring of the material with pretty high heat/temps. Just wondering if it's really worth the price difference. The galvanized I used burns off, and leaves that dull metal look, but it is not rusting and don't think it will, at least not for a few years. The SS seems to get a lot more discolored.
Are you having issues getting a good blue flame with your burners? I'm also running NG on similar burners and don't notice any soot on the frame or keggles.
Not much you can do about the discoloration now, but for anyone building one using a heat shield will take care of the discoloration. I use a single burner stand because I BIAB and there is a seller who makes stainless heat shields for the Bayou Classic burners. The heat shield gets discolored, and BRIGHT red when brewing, but the stainless on the stand looks great!
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