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[geoffm33]

Avantco 3500W induction burner and a 44 QT Bayou Classic.

Still need to mount a pulley, I hoist out by hand and let it rest in a strainer over a smaller pot.

 

[Twang]

Avantco 3500W induction burner and a 44 QT Bayou Classic.

Still need to mount a pulley, I hoist out by hand and let it rest in a strainer over a smaller pot.

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Where is this cart from?


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[geoffm33]

Where is this cart from?


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This one here from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ES5TL0/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[copper2hopper]

Just bought these at Home Depot for $11.68 to set up my pulley rig. I have rope at home to use and plan on finding a stud in the ceiling and mounting it there

 

[StarrHill]

Avantco 3500W induction burner and a 44 QT Bayou Classic.

Still need to mount a pulley, I hoist out by hand and let it rest in a strainer over a smaller pot.

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What's your time to strike/boil with that setup?

 

[wilserbrewer]

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Just bought these at Home Depot for $11.68 to set up my pulley rig. I have rope at home to use and plan on finding a stud in the ceiling and mounting it there

Good looking pulley stuff, but if at all possible try and source a ratchet pulley with a lock mechanism, much easier and safer as the bag cannot rb accidentally lowered.


Wilserbrewer
Http://biabbags.webs.com/

 

[copper2hopper]

Was totally looking into that system but this was cheaper and I got it rigged up to where I can anchor it off on a hook on my wall there.

 

[Footscray_Pride]

Avantco 3500W induction burner and a 44 QT Bayou Classic.

Still need to mount a pulley, I hoist out by hand and let it rest in a strainer over a smaller pot.

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What type of insulation are you using on your kettle?

 

[RickS]

That insulation is called Reflectix.

 

[copper2hopper]

That insulation is called Reflectix.

Which is available at Home Depot. I just picked up a roll of it today (2'x25') for $24 bucks. Not bad.

 

[copper2hopper]

That insulation is called Reflectix.

Which is available at Home Depot. I just picked up my 2'x25' roll for $24 bucks to cover my keggle. Not bad

 

[MerlinWerks]

OK you asked for it. Brewed my first batch in 17 years on this three weeks ago! Went very well and I have brewed two more since then so basically one a week. At this point I may keep up this schedule until all 12 of my kegs are filled, making up for lost time I guess

Very happy with the whole setup and a big Thank-You to all who contribute here for lots of great ideas and advice, just lookin' to chip my $.02 back in

Front:

Back:

Control Out:

Control In:

Therm:

Vent:

BIAB:

Steam:

Boil:

Recent $200 CL Purchase:

 

[geoffm33]

What's your time to strike/boil with that setup?

Sorry for the delay, here is a link to my strike/boil times:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/w...n-burner-work-301722/index29.html#post6022192

And here is a link to a calc I built to figure out the efficiency you are getting from your electric elements:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/w...n-burner-work-301722/index31.html#post6025908

 

[radiodome21]

I use NG and here is my system.


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[rumdrinka]

Hi there here is my setup just finished building it needs a bit of paint yet

 

[wilserbrewer]

Wow, that looks great!
You had all the different trades working. Simple and effective, nice work!


Wilserbrewer
Http://biabbags.webs.com/

 

[Black_Z28]

Here's mine. I use the ladder for now while I figure out how to do a collapsible arm to raise the bag out of the kettle. It works just fine for now.

I still might use this table for the arm. I built the other one for brewing and storage.

 

[schiersteinbrewing]

Simple, yet effective.







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[beertastic]

After brewing with 2 coolers and a kettle for a couple of years, I decided to scale back to BIAB for a bit. We just had a baby (our first!), so simplifying (and shortening) brew days is welcome.

Ultimately I want to go single tier, but scaling back to the basics for awhile is working out pretty well. I probably won't leave BIAB until I get some pumps, because I don't like lifting and pouring hot liquids, especially over my head.

My BIAB setup is work in progress. This was the first 10 gallon batch I have ever done (last weekend), and my 2nd BIAB batch overall. I love brewing outside if possible.

Cons:

Maintaining mash temps is terrible, pulling 20+lb sack of grains out of keggle with lip is rough. Need to work out these issues.

 

[cannman]

 

[cannman]

Sorry for the second post. I can't edit existing posts on my iphone to include more photos...

 

[TexasWine]

Maintaining mash temps is terrible

Congrats on the bambino!

Have you tried wrapping a sleeping bag or old jacket around the kettle?

And for grins, do you have a way to measure the temp of the outside of your insulation during the mash. It'd be an interesting number to have so you could compare different insulation as you figure out the best way to hold mash temp.

 

[rossi46]

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What kind of controller do you have?

Here's mine. I use the ladder for now while I figure out how to do a collapsible arm to raise the bag out of the kettle. It works just fine for now.

I still might use this table for the arm. I built the other one for brewing and storage.

 

[cannman]

What kind of controller do you have?

The only controller I use is a STC-1000

 

[wilserbrewer]

What kind of controller do you have?

The linked pic shows a gas burner, I think rossi46 thinks the gas adjustment valve is a controller?

 

[Butchhe]

The only controller I use is a STC-1000

That is an interesting controller setup. I'd be interested to hear more about how you wired it up.

 

[rossi46]

Weird, the pic I linked was black z-28. And that's what it shows on my phone, I haven't looked on a pc

 

[cannman]

Weird, the pic I linked was black z-28. And that's what it shows on my phone, I haven't looked on a pc

A shift in the matrix...

 

[DonH]

A shift in the matrix...

where in the owens valley are you located? Love that whole valley! especially Bishop

 

[enkamania]

Here it is