Potential home brewery

[brewerJase]

So I just bought a new house. I've got this room in the basment that my wife thinks is nothing but a storage space. I see it as a great home brewery. There is lots of room, high ceilings, water and drains. Also an easy run from the main electrical panel. (I have an electric brewing setup) I don't plan on going as crazy as some of you on this forum. Although I wish I could.
I would like some input from those with dedicated brewing areas on what is a must and what is a luxury when it comes to finishing this area.
Thanks so much.

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[Timdogg]

Ventilation?

 

[steveoatley]

what is your plumbing situation ?
Add a bathroom while you are at it.... stinks running up stairs to go poddy....

1. Good lighting
2. GOOD ventilation
3. TV near by ??
4. FRP around Brewing stand - wipes right off
5. seal your floor
6. add more power than you think you will need - fermentors/kegerator/computer - everything has a plug !
7.storage, storage, storage

2 cents
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[sablesurfer]

stinks running up stairs to go poddy....
S

Poddy? What is that, I go potty.

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I would plan LOTS of shelving and storage. I thought I had done that, now that the Zymatic is here I have lost a ton of table top area. It is also going to block my 'flavor' grain/ingredients storage area.

Plan storage for when things are "put away" as well.

My garage/partial basement has a drain so I don't worry about washing it all down.

 

[steveoatley]

Poddy? What is that, I go potty.

Its a Midwestern Dialect, thing.......



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[Happywanderer]

Venting to get rid of excess moisture while boiling.

Are you going with an electric or gas system?

If you want - I'll post a link to a DIY e-BIAB system that would fit amazingly in that space. And it isn't expensive. NVM - here's the link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-all-grain-electric-beer-brewery-BIAB/

If you go with the e-BIAB system, you should have room for an old chest freezer that will act as a fermentation chamber.

What are the dimensions of the space? Is there one of those basement windows up on one of the walls?

 

[brewerJase]

Extra plugs is a good idea.

 

[Firewalker11]

Steam, steam, steam! It has to be ventilated or you will get condensation. Even a squirrel cage fan and a 4" PVC pipe will get rid of it to the outside,

 

[brewerJase]

Ventilation is a for sure