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[Matthewjscott]

I used Kal's plans at www.theelectricbrewery.com to build my control panel and to modify my Kettles. The Kettles I used are 10 Gallon kettles from Spike Brewing. The only difference between my control panel and Kal's setup is I left the AMP/Volt meters off, I didn't feel they added anything in my opinion. By eliminating the AMP/Volt meters I was able to leave off the door bell transformer, the DC power supplies and the Shunt. If you use the plans from Kal's excellent site, you can build the same control panel on your own, he has everything well documented there and it made no sense for me to re-invent the wheel.

As for the Mash Tun, it's the standard round 10 Gallon cooler with a False bottom and a valve kit, nothing special there.

For the stand, I built that out of spare 2x6 and 2x4 pieces of lumber I had from when I was doing some framing work around the house. I used 1x4 pine for the tops spaced out about a nails width. The whole stand was built to fit in that space I had, if I had more room I would have built it wider but I had to work with that I had in terms of location. I then sealed it using Cabot's stain and seal where the varnish is already in the stain and it came out great.

I am using a pump to pump water from HLT up to the MT. I drilled out a hole at the top edge of the water cooler, just below the threaded top, and mounted another valve where the outlet hose from the pump attaches to. This way I can control the water flow from there while looking into the MT instead of adjusting the valve near the pump then stand on a step to see the water flow and keep bouncing around.

There is no RIMS/HERMS setup here since I am using a cooler as a MT, If I need one down the line I can upgrade my setup.

If you need any other detailed info, let me know.

Thanks for the information. I will adding a HERMS to my system when it is all said and done.

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[Rufireproof951]

I use a modified Brutus 10 custom to 25 gallon kettles to brew. Fully automated.. I've noticed that my efficiency are through the roof..


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[nextgenxx]

My new sculpture! 3D printed tap handle!


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[TANSTAAFB]

My new sculpture! 3D printed tap handle!View attachment 181411


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Beautiful! You sculpted it and then printed it? Any plans to sell them?

 

[Greatbreweh]

My new sculpture! 3D printed tap handle!View attachment 181411


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Any plans to sell life size versions?

 

[nextgenxx]

I didn't design it but downloaded the 3D model and printed it from thingiverse. I just decided to make it into a tap handle for fun, makes the beer even better tasting!

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:151251


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[snowbru]

Not to shiny or elaborate. Portable and functional. I just need to mount the pump and she's ready. I can't wait for the first brew day!

 

[soonerpike1748]

I've got it in the DIY section here: link

 

[Smithy]

That is one of the nicest simple yet complex brewing system I have ever seen! Very well done!

 

[sloanfamilydsm]

Another successful brew day.
First brew with the water plumbed on the brewtree. Should have done that sooner! Man did that make brew day easier

 

[jdhranek]

It's not terribly pretty, but I'm extremely proud of it. I just posted a thread explaining it in all its glory:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/my-new-hybrid-e-herms-biab-setup-464085/#post5968831

 

[sloanfamilydsm]

Another successful brew day.
First brew with the water plumbed on the brewtree. Should have done that sooner! Man did that make brew day easier

 

[taoisilent]

My Deluxe Lo-Tek "Cheap 'n Easy" 3-Gallon 3-tier Brewery!

And then put away neatly in the utility closet

Some of the stuff you guys make blows my mind. The wooden stands in particular are fantastic.

Cheers!

 

[cline4]

My design for a brew stand. I'm not a brewer, I'm a welder/ beer drinker.

 

[sloanfamilydsm]

My design for a brew stand. I'm not a brewer, I'm a welder/ beer drinker.

If you havnt already, plumb some water, you won't regret it
By the way.....that's one sexy brew stand

 

[Stealthcruiser]

The winch........Whatcha' lifting with it?

 

[poptarts]

Bed frames and bolts probably 25$ to make and 14$ of that was a harbor freight grinder to cut the bed frames up.

 

[Brewpastor]

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[Britinusa]

Here is mine.

I need to make changes to an error on a couple of measurments to correct the sloped pump on the pump inlet.

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[Beeskneesbrew]

Electric brew set up in the corner of my kitchen

Tell me more about the hood u are using, looking to do the same!


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[ThreeRatBastards]

My simple wooden stands for my SQ14 burners and bottom drain mash tun:

 

[Rivenin]

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did your setup change in the past year or two? looks different? but i can't place what it is

 

[kshuler]

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OK-- I'll bite. What are those rounded vessels and where did you get them? How are they heated?

 

[Rivenin]

Steam jacketed kettles, but he made them propane fired.

 

[pfgonzo]

That's Death Star brewing right there!

 

[nvrstck]

The winch........Whatcha' lifting with it?

Maybe to do a BIAB when in a hurry?

 

[wilserbrewer]

Maybe to do a BIAB when in a hurry?

While it could double duty for BIAB, I think the poster uses the winch to lift the BK platform high enough to gravity transfer to a fermenter, while keeping the overall rig lower for easier brewing.

 

[Ariando]

Do the steam jacketed kettles heat well with propane? I assume this is used as a pot no steam in use.

A gun without ammo is just an expensive club.

 

[tarpit]

My take inspired by the Brutus 10

 

[exhumedatbirth]

How does the autosparge work with the pump? I ask because I just picked one up and have heard it can be hard to regulate the flow low enough to get it to work correctly.