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[greencoat]

Alright, so I'm getting some decent overtime on my next pay check. I could pay off some credit debt, yes - or I could buy new brewing equipment. The answer is obvious.

I've got about $200 to blow, and I really need a burner for 5 gallon batches so I can move my operation outside and get off the stove top. Full boils in the kitchen take FOREVER.

I've already got:
Your standard "deluxe brewing kit" and all it comes with
5 gal. Better Bottle
Immersion Chiller
Grain mill
Fermentation chamber
10 gal Igloo MLT
Too many empty bottles

I would like to start kegging, how far can I get into with ~$140?? Two taps would be cool, three would be ideal.

 

[Jawbox0]

I think the best you could manage for kegging would be a two party tap system.

Instead I'm going to suggest just getting the burner and a used craigslist refrigerator to start fixing up. By the time you get it home, maybe sand and repaint, get a controller, do a collar etc... I'm guessing the money will be gone.

 

[mosquitocontrol]

Warning. Responsible answer.

Pay off your credit debt. Once you stop paying interest on that you can buy much more brewing equipment.

 

[Hethen57]

Awww mosquito control....what a buzz kill :cross:...but you are right, pay off the credit card, you'll have plenty of opportunities to pick up brewing stuff in the future.

 

[greencoat]

Maybe I'll just get the burner and put the rest toward debt. I suppose I can bottle a while longer, haha.

 

[mosquitocontrol]

To make you feel better. I didn't listen to my own advice. But jumping to kegging will definitely tally 3x $200.

I'd say start splitting overtime 50/50. Half towards debt half towards fun. Save up for kegging in the near future.

 

[KillerKellers]

To make you feel better. I didn't listen to my own advice. But jumping to kegging will definitely tally 3x $200.

I'd say start splitting overtime 50/50. Half towards debt half towards fun. Save up for kegging in the near future.

You mean people get paid for overtime? I am in the wrong line of work!

I do agree, paying off the debt is the better choice... however, its tough to do when you still want to play. Buying the burner and the rest to debt is still a very responsible decision! You can pick up a new burner from Amazon (sq-14) for pretty darn cheap with free shipping (if you cannot find one on craigslist).

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009JXYQ4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20