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[JonGrafto]

Thanks. 180F is the cutoff for mine as well. However, I find it works best (and pretty consistent) when I am
In the 165F to 170F range. I agree, it's one of the best additions to the brewery. I believe it saves quite a bit of propane as well but haven't verified.


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What models is everyone using?
Are they electric or propane?

Last question. Do they have a garden hose adapter or do they have to be hard-lined?

Edit: I did some research on the EZ 101 and EZ 202. Looks like you are using the EZ202. I was contemplating the EZ 101. thoughts?

 

[nextgenxx]

Totally mobile, marginally ghetto.

I have to break it all down each brew and store everything but the shelf in the spare room.

Looks a lot like mine, gotta start somewhere. What is your RIMS setup?

 

[RyanSweeney]

How many of you guys with propane setups brew in your garage? My driveway is not level so I can't brew out there. Was wondering about brewing at the edge of the garage with the door up.

 

[hunter_le five]

Was wondering about brewing at the edge of the garage with the door up.

That's exactly what I do, for the same reason.

I haven't died yet.

 

[pfgonzo]

I have a single tier 3-burner stand, and usually haul everything to my backyard. My wife keeps asking why I don't brew in the garage (where everything is stored) with the door up, but I just don't want to risk it. Aside from the CO issues, I have an irrational fear the overhead heat is enough to ignite the rafters even though I stand over the thing most of the time and haven't combusted yet.

Plus, there are drips, and I'd rather cleanup the back patio than make a mess in the garage.

 

[wbarber69]

Pretty sure boiling water vapor never started a fire…

 

[Howhownow]

Looks a lot like mine, gotta start somewhere. What is your RIMS setup?

I run the Norcal Brewing RIMS tube, chugger pump CI, and the internals for my control box came from eBrewsupply. I'd say I'm pretty will pleased with all of them.

 

[Brew52]

Here is my Electric (RIMS) No-Sparge Brewery.

 

[pfgonzo]

Brew52, gorgeous! What efficiency do you get with the no sparge system? I'm currently using a single-tier 3 vessel system and considering the switch.

 

[Brew52]

Brew52, gorgeous! What efficiency do you get with the no sparge system? I'm currently using a single-tier 3 vessel system and considering the switch.

Thank you for the comment. I actually have not brewed on it yet and that's why it still looks pretty, but I have recently posted a bunch of information about the system on this Forum under the “Electric Brewing" category. My thread title is: Purpose Built No-Sparge Brewery. Check it out and feel free to ask me any questions.

 

[seeGarzz]

Propane for me.

 

[seeGarzz]

JonGrafto, you are correct, I went with the EZ202. I was looking at the EZ101 originally and when I spoke to the engineer/support resource they had a couple reasons why it wouldnt work well in my application. I think it was flow rate, temp rise and cutout, and something else that was different than the EZ202. I had this before I built my new system and it has been working great.

 

[calebstringer]

How many of you guys with propane setups brew in your garage? My driveway is not level so I can't brew out there. Was wondering about brewing at the edge of the garage with the door up.

I brew w/ propane, in an enclosed room. I have a hood overtop with 600 cfm fan. Brewing w/ garage door up is plenty of ventilation.

If you are weary, buy a CO detector to put yourself at ease

 

[BadDeacon]

I brew at the opening of the garage (door open). I actually use the door to hang my basket from. I put a fan in there to circulate fresh air.

 

[RyanSweeney]

I brew at the opening of the garage (door open). I actually use the door to hang my basket from. I put a fan in there to circulate fresh air.

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I thought about using a fan too. Thanks guys!

 

[WestCoastBrew]

 

[jammin]

^really dig that pic

 

[fiveohmike]

 

[GoodDogShelby]

I've posted my setup on here before, but I've made a few changes since the last time. The original design was a triangular, two tier system. As I added stuff, I got tired of tripping over hoses and I added a cantilever 80/20 shelf to hold my MLT & control panel. I also ditched my keggle BK in favor of a 20 gallon Blichmann. I also built an interpretation of the More Beer Ultimate Sparge Arm.

 

[wbarber69]

^^ how do you keep the beer in there? ^^

 

[GoodDogShelby]

^^ how do you keep the beer in there? ^^

Fixed it!!!

 

[Bensiff]

Thanks. 180F is the cutoff for mine as well. However, I find it works best (and pretty consistent) when I am
In the 165F to 170F range. I agree, it's one of the best additions to the brewery. I believe it saves quite a bit of propane as well but haven't verified.


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Did you find a high temp filter, pre-filter before the water enters the unit, or just not filter?

 

[Jaybird]

How many of you guys with propane setups brew in your garage? My driveway is not level so I can't brew out there. Was wondering about brewing at the edge of the garage with the door up.

I have for years! I have a fan I put in the back door and blow in/out... its all good!

Cheers
Jay

 

[rumdrinka]

Build in progress
Forever developing

 

[StinkyVp]

How many of you guys with propane setups brew in your garage? My driveway is not level so I can't brew out there. Was wondering about brewing at the edge of the garage with the door up.

That is exactly what I do. Boil kettle is right inside the door but the HLT is about 6 feet in. I keep the door open but I will close it for short periods of time during the winter.

 

[Bensiff]

I used propane in my garage for years. There is plenty if ventilation if you have the garage up. Even with it half up on windy days is fine as the CO is heavy and goes to the ground. But, keeping the garage shut on a cold winters day is a good argument towards electric.

 

[FredTheNuke]

just buy a thermal gun (the small $15 ones from amazon) and keep an eye on your garage door surface temp with the open door right above the rig if you have that issue. In winter with it about 30F outside my open garage door reaches 130-140F on the surface. Too much more and I'd cut the fun and roll the rig outside.

 

[hafmpty]

I added a cantilever 80/20 shelf to hold my MLT & control panel.

That's a genius idea. Saves space and looks cool too.


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[bazowie]

Build in progress
Forever developing

That is bad ass, and compact "I Like It"

 

[Nerdie]

I have a single-tier stainless steel, propane powered, 3 keggle system - HLT (thermometer, drain valve, dip tube, sight glass), MLT (false bottom, dip tube, drain valve, thermometer), BK (drain valve, thermometer, side dip tube)

Using silicone tubing with quick disconnects, 50 ft , ½” copper recirculation arm immersion chiller, Little Giant Pump. Barley Crusher

I had my system made 2 years ago but haven’t had time to brew!

Stuff I need to make it better:

Turn pump valve to face myself
Cut lid in BK with grinder for chiller
Find a place to attach recirculating arm to chiller (for chilling) and to BK (for aeration)
Get 2” probe thermometer for BK, the 6” is too long and hitting chiller.
Find a place to hang my mash paddle
Notch Mash paddle to measure BK volume
Get iodine to do starch test
Make pump cover larger
Control panel: create a way to turn on pumps with switches

Optional (at least 5 more brews):
Make or buy a sparge arm with extra pump, tube and fittings.