New Brew stand, need burner help

[jlandin]

I have done some research on high temp paint and it seems to apply it correctly after the paint dries you have to heat the whole stand up to 400 degrees and keep it there for 2 hours, not sure how to do it to the whole stand. I could do it to the burner surfaces but if you cure one part of the stand and not the other will the rest of the stand chip????

You could run the burners low, with kettles in place. All the while, checking the temp around the kettles and adjusting the burners to get "near" 400F. Grab a pint of homebrew and leave it alone for 1-2hrs. Any paint that was far enough away (and didn't get up to 400F), you probably care less about fully curing anyway.

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Josh

 

[SouthernYankee]

I have done some research on high temp paint and it seems to apply it correctly after the paint dries you have to heat the whole stand up to 400 degrees and keep it there for 2 hours, not sure how to do it to the whole stand. I could do it to the burner surfaces but if you cure one part of the stand and not the other will the rest of the stand chip????

What I did was paint the bare metal with the high temp barbeque paint. On the can itself, It says NOT to use primer. I just painted the surface area where the keggles sit and direct heat is applied. (I painted the entire top)

The rest of the stand I primed and then used epoxy paint.

 

[Fletch]

What I did was paint the bare metal with the high temp barbeque paint. On the can itself, It says NOT to use primer. I just painted the surface area where the keggles sit and direct heat is applied. (I painted the entire top)

The rest of the stand I primed and then used epoxy paint.

That sounds like an EXCELLENT approach! I'm building a system to raffle off as a fundraiser for my brew club, and I'm going to follow your lead. I think I'll paint ONLY the keggle support/burner areas first with the Hi-Temp, and then do the 400ish cure. That should be easy enough, I can use some demo-ed duct sheet metal from work to make a canopy over it - a makeshift curing kiln. Then, once that's done, I can prime and paint the remainder with epoxy - far and away the most durable finish for the non-heated surfaces.

 

[shawnguinn]

What I did was paint the bare metal with the high temp barbeque paint. On the can itself, It says NOT to use primer. I just painted the surface area where the keggles sit and direct heat is applied. (I painted the entire top)

The rest of the stand I primed and then used epoxy paint.

Thanks, I will do just that

 

[FairWxBrewing]

You might also look at Flame Proof Header Paint at the auto parts store.. NOT Engine Block Paint.

I used the header paint on my rig. It looks good and its holding up 100x better than I thought it would. It does have to be cured like the barbaque paint. I have a kerosene jet heater that I fired up and directed at the rig. Came out great couldn't be happier. Especially since it only cost me $12 to do the whole thing

http://morebeer.ning.com/photo/brewerybuild-2?context=user

 

[Snake10]

Fletch,

I hope your idea works but I'll bet your frame will look like it went through a three alarm fire when your finished heating your kettles. No matter what temp rating your paint, a flame from your burner will melt it, bubble it, screw it up! You can dream but you won't sleep at night because in your gut you know flame and paint "don't" mix. 1000 degrees , my a----.

Diatonic is on the right path. the path that will set a powdercoater freeeeee!

Good luck with your idea though. I'm dyin to see a frame that has been painted, withstand the flame and survive.

Bartman

 

[Fletch]

Yeah, Snake, been there, been burnt like that before. Just thought it would be worth a try with this new rig.

 

[shawnguinn]

I just bought some 2000 degree header paint and am going to give it a try, It will be much easier to re paint then re powdercoat this rig. If it bocomes to much of a problem I will design and install some stainless steel inserts. Time will tell!!!!!!

 

[shawnguinn]

installed the control box arm today.

 

[shawnguinn]

almost time to paint

 

[shawnguinn]

I need to find a panel mount digital timer does anybody have any ideas?

 

[jlandin]

I need to find a panel mount digital timer does anybody have any ideas?

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=115

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Josh

 

[P-Lay]

I need to find a panel mount digital timer does anybody have any ideas?

http://www.dwyer-inst.com/Products/TOC.cfm?MainCategory_ID=6&iCurrentCategoryID=224

They have a low cost model for $45, and others.

 

[shawnguinn]

Thanks a ton, I will take a look!!!

 

[shawnguinn]

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=115

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Josh

Just purchased this one because it can work both as a overall timer as well as a count down timer for mashing and boiling. I thank you folks for the great information, I'll let you know how it works. Cheers, Shawn

 

[shawnguinn]

Moved the gas bar to the front today, much easier to deal with adjusting heat to prevent boil over’s!!!! Pumps come monday!!!!

 

[shawnguinn]

Started the keggles today while waiting for my pumps to show up. I got 1.5 of them done!!!

 

[shawnguinn]

Mounted the pump brackets and drilled the holes for wiring today.

Second pump should come tomorrow.

 

[shawnguinn]

We turned into a paint shop today!!! A little paint on the hands is a step closer to brew in the belly!!!! Thanks, Jack "The Man" for your help. Regulator is ordered and is the only thing holding me back from firing.

 

[mplutodh1]

Looks great!

 

[CenCalWorthog]

Cool build... can't wait to see it in action.

 

[ghart999]

Are the yellow has lines rated for high pressure? That's what I wanted to use for mine. I bought some from Lowes and got them home and realized there only good for .5PSI and I have a 0-30 PSI reg.

 

[shawnguinn]

Are the yellow has lines rated for high pressure? That's what I wanted to use for mine. I bought some from Lowes and got them home and realized there only good for .5PSI and I have a 0-30 PSI reg.

Thanks, after some research you are right, I orderd some high pressure SS braided tubing yesterday. Have to wait another week to fire it. Can't wait!!!!!!!

 

[el_kirk]

Very cool build, can't wait for more pics. (and now I need to learn to weld)

 

[oceanselv]

I love to come home from work to find out that the UPS santa dropped off a Brew Pressent!!!!!!!!!!

I have the same burners on a fryer I purchased from Agrisupply. What a cool place to shop, they are only a 20 minute drive from me. They came with a 10 PSI regulator. I can get my 5 gallon batches boiling in about 25 minutes. They are very sweet!

 

[shawnguinn]

Awesome to hear, I can't wait to fire mine next weekend

 

[shawnguinn]

Finely got the propane supply hose and regulator and now I have to wait till the burner’s SS high pressure hoses come Monday. The temperature probe cables come tomorrow so I can complete the 3 remote temp probe. Baby steps closer to my first all grain brew!!!!!

 

[shawnguinn]

I recieved my 3 ball valves today from Bobby_M at redding homebrew. Love them, Thanks Bobby

 

[shawnguinn]

Fired today, Nice hot, blue flames!!!!!!!!

 

[diatonic]

... Baby steps closer to my first all grain brew!!!!!

Wow, when you decided to go all-grain, you really went for it!