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[Timzabel12]

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I love this design, this is almost exactly what I want to build. Your just using a false bottom for your mash-tun, no bag ? Also what are you using to cover the edges of your keggle tops ?

 

[bellinmi88]

No bag, there is a false bottom. The edge material I found on McMaster Carr, I believe it is common in the auto industry. If you search on MMC for Edge Material you should be able to find it.

 

[Carlscan26]

No bag, there is a false bottom. The edge material I found on McMaster Carr, I believe it is common in the auto industry. If you search on MMC for Edge Material you should be able to find it.

Bobby at brew hardware has some edging stuff that's food safe.

 

[Timzabel12]

Thanks, for the info.

 

[bellinmi88]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#trim-molding/=wo45y2

 

[Rivenin]

mostly done - need to finish a few *pain in the ass welds* like under the boil kettle area. But it's just about complete.,

It's for an elecric system, so no burners, but i'll probably mount one in there just to have incase i go out to any brew events or anything.

 

[Rivenin]

all setup and brewed on - picked up some paint yesterday as well... but that'll be a few days away.
still need to figure out how i'm mounting the stand. but it's almost done!

 

[fimpster]

all setup and brewed on - picked up some paint yesterday as well... but that'll be a few days away.
still need to figure out how i'm mounting the stand. but it's almost done!

I don't think I'd put my pump that close to my kettle.

 

[Rivenin]

I don't think I'd put my pump that close to my kettle.

I'm all electric - there is no worry about it getting engulfed in flames lol

 

[day_trippr]

I'm all electric - there is no worry about it getting engulfed in flames lol

How about accidental drowning?

Cheers!

 

[Rivenin]

How about accidental drowning?

Cheers!

haha, well a boilover is a true concern!

I just had it setup like that for the first brewday on the new system to see how i wanted to have the pump before i welded on a mount.

 

[Islandboy85]

haha, well a boilover is a true concern!



I just had it setup like that for the first brewday on the new system to see how i wanted to have the pump before i welded on a mount.

You could make a sheet metal plate that is mounted over top of the pump with the sides bent down to form a drip cap preventing any liquid running back on the bottom side. This would protect the pump, but not prevent full cooling of the motor.

 

[BlackWatchBrewery]

My set up...

 

[fimpster]

I'm all electric - there is no worry about it getting engulfed in flames lol

Yes but it's still sitting up against 212°F/100°C temps for an hour or more. I'd be afraid that will shorten its life.

 

[cantrell00]

My set up...

Those pots are a ridiculous value. I have one myself..

 

[Hopphead]

Great idea on your hood!!! Is that a barrel cut in half?

 

[chiefairwrench]

Here is out new baby in our shop

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[Rivenin]

Yes but it's still sitting up against 212°F/100°C temps for an hour or more. I'd be afraid that will shorten its life.

It's not right against it though... it was just up there to get an idea - when i was using it, it was a few inches away. it may be 212 in the kettle, but within a few inches of the kettle, it's barely warm. So I have no fear Thanks though!

But, i did mount my old propane burner on it as well for the random brewing events i usually drag my stuff out to... so now i need to figure out where to mount the pump at...

but here it is, all complete.

 

[BlackWatchBrewery]

Those pots are a ridiculous value. I have one myself..

I know, right. Have done me good so far.

 

[EmDubeu]

You could make a sheet metal plate that is mounted over top of the pump with the sides bent down to form a drip cap preventing any liquid running back on the bottom side. This would protect the pump, but not prevent full cooling of the motor.

My pump covers. They work well.

 

[bg9929]

Lurking for some time now. Finally finished my new setup! 15 Gallon eherms, heavily Kal inspired.

 

[limulus]

bg9929, that is a very nice space you have there. I dig that hood above your kettles too. Are you going to hang your controller?

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Showoff.....................

 

[bg9929]

bg9929, that is a very nice space you have there. I dig that hood above your kettles too. Are you going to hang your controller?

Thanks. I want to hang the controller, but I am still working out how I want to do that. The around the brewery are all concrete foundation walls, that i don't want to drill into. The boards are just flimsy peg boards put up by the last owner, wouldn't be able to hold the weight of the panel.

This was the thread that i found the vent hood idea in:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=371453

 

[limulus]

Thanks. I want to hang the controller, but I am still working out how I want to do that. The around the brewery are all concrete foundation walls, that i don't want to drill into. The boards are just flimsy peg boards put up by the last owner, wouldn't be able to hold the weight of the panel.

This was the thread that i found the vent hood idea in:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=371453

Thanks for the link to the hood. Our basement is finished and has hardwood floors and I always spill water or wort on the floor. That keeps me brewing in the garage and I've never needed a hood, but it sure does look nice in your setup.

 

[Hopphead]

How do you like those Boil Coils? I'm guessing you went with the 4500's for your 15 gallon kettles?

 

[cantrell00]

Finally switched out to a stainless MLT.

 

[bg9929]

How do you like those Boil Coils? I'm guessing you went with the 4500's for your 15 gallon kettles?

I did go with the 4500s. So far I like them a lot, but have only used them twice. I started the hlt heating and went to mill my grain and the water was at temp when i got back. The boil was very strong much stronger than i had ever got on my old 5 gal turkey fryer propane setup. Did a real light blonde ale and no sign of them scorching it. I haven't used the water heater stick version so wouldnt know to say if they were better or not. I like the idea of plug and play they offered, didn't want to mess around with the wiring for that much power that close to water. Also figured the coil design would better distribute the heat.

 

[lpdjshaw]

Originally built two years ago, still toodling with it though. Next up will probably be a gas manifold.

 

[Carlscan26]

Originally built two years ago, still toodling with it though. Next up will probably be a gas manifold.

That's clean! Did you get much burning off of the zinc coating with those burners mounted that way?