Pretty pictures (so close to being ready to brew)

[ajm163]

New system is so close to being ready. Im going with a 2V electric setup the plan is to do full volume mashes with 20gallon kettles. most of the plumbing is done just need a couple more fittings to get the hoses trimed up and final. also need the mash tun that is out of stock but SS Brewtech tells me any day now (although they have been saying that for three weeks). But was able to start up at least he boil kettle this weekend and run some leak tests and test out the whirlpool and chiller. coming along just thought i would share

 

[Genuine]

Looks great! What are you going to brew first?

 

[ajm163]

Thanks... I keep going back and forth a 2h clone or a nice stout

 

[Genuine]

Can't go wrong with either!

 

[ajm163]

i know thats the problem lol

 

[ajm163]

Was not able to get a good whirlpool through my chiller so more fittings and valves and now I'm able to bypass the chiller when i need to for good whirlpool

 

[ajm163]

Just a quick update she is done and will be doing her first batch this weekend

 

[Cloud Surfer]

Sweet setup.

 

[hout17]

Beautiful, now make some awesome beer!

 

[Jako]

had the same issue trying to whirlpool off that chiller. i have a smaller kettle so it works some.

 

[Jako]

how are you going to get water to the chiller?

 

[ajm163]

the two hoses kind of dangling on the left are the water lines to the chiller. they have quick connects to the hoses

 

[DuncB]

That looks awfully complicated, an insulated pad for those kettles and Tun would reduce your conductance to the shiny bench and some pipe insulation as well.
It's lovely to look at though.

 

[ajm163]

the boil kettle has a silicone mat under it and the mashtun is insulated. First brew on it a few days ago the table dident even get warm

 

[DuncB]

Have you got a condenser lid? Next toy you need.

 

[ajm163]

Ive looked at the steam condenser lid. they use a lot of water. At least on the one batch i did i didn't really have a steam problem in the garage with the door open. i think working up a grant is the next major improvement. Had some problems with the mash sticking on the first batch

 

[DuncB]

I'm indoors in my brew cave so the condenser has made an enormous difference, from a moisture, odour and energy saving. We don't have a water meter and water not in short supply here and I just spray the outflow on the vegetable patch which would get watered everyday anyway.
I do still need to fit a normal extractor in the wall but haven't had the chance yet.