Weldless brew stand.

[Plankton]

The standing pilot HW valves are pretty simple. There are only two wires to connect and they come from the 24vac transformer. For my hlt I used a PID to switch the burner on/off. This wiring was a little more complex than my abilities as I could not understand the wiring instructions from Auber. Luckily i had a friend with a EE degree. On hindsight, it is pretty simple. On my boil kettle, I used a 2pole switch in line with 110 going into the transformer. Note, I used two separate transformers to powers each valve. I imagine there is probably a way to power both valves with one transformer.

I will post some photos later.

Cheers

 

[ryanmcl]

Just purchased the parts to build this stand!!!

Now i need to upgrade my kettles. Can anyone who has build the stand give me the dimensions between each kettle support piece?

Or- is anyone using these 60 QT kettles from update international? I intend to buy three of them is they will fit this stand:

Update International 60 Qt. Stainless Steel Pot with Sandwich Bottom (cover included) - UPI-SPS-60 - SPS-60 at Wares Direct

 

[infantej]

Does anyone have recommendations on a heatshield to go with the BG14 burners? I fired this up for the first time yesterday and didn't have my cement board properly placed and melted my polycarbonate sight glass. Luckily I only had 4 gallons or so in the boil kettle so I didn't lose any wort.

 

[ryanmcl]

Where do you all get the propane hoses? in the 43 pages on this thread i saw no mention of that. I have everything ordered minus the hoses and black pipe.

Thanks!

 

[Bender]

Where do you all get the propane hoses? in the 43 pages on this thread i saw no mention of that. I have everything ordered minus the hoses and black pipe.

Thanks!

I got mine at Ace Hardware.

 

[SanMarzano]

Where do you all get the propane hoses? in the 43 pages on this thread i saw no mention of that. I have everything ordered minus the hoses and black pipe.

Thanks!

What did you order and from where?

 

[Charlieatthedisco]

Would putting a non fire mlt (Rubbermaid cooler) in the middle be wise or do you think the heat from the burners would melt the sucker?

 

[Biscostew]

I got my hoses from www.tejassmokers.com but they were hoses+regulator, im sure you could just get hoses though if you search around.

 

[Strongbad52]

Charlie, I used to have a 10 gallon cooler as my mashtun and didn't have any problems with it getting too hot from the burners. I was using the 70,000 btu agrisupply ring burners.

 

[Charlieatthedisco]

Hey strong bad thanks for reply! Hopefully the same goes for me

 

[Deric]

Got most of the parts to put one of these together. Still waiting on the gas manifold, second pump and a few odds and ends. Plan on mashing in a cooler....think I'll probably build a heat shield for it just in case. Still need to fashion up some shields for the burners and pumps.

When I ordered parts from McMaster I went a head an got the casters thinking that $100 was worth knowing it would be stable. I wish I wouldn't have....they kinda suck. They roll nice and support the stand OK but they don't lock fer ****!

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

$100 for casters? OUCH!
Hey Deric, when do I get to see photos?

 

[Dukeman9988]

Does anyone has a cheap blade suggestion for a miter saw to cut this stuff?

 

[Charlieatthedisco]

If anyone needs casters I have four brand new 4 in locking swivel casters with a four bolt pattern on top. 20 bucks plus shipping!

 

[Charlieatthedisco]

 

[ryanmcl]

Started my stand this morning. Figured i'd share my progress with you. I made it custom to fit my 20gal kettles.

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

Very nice. That appears to be a rather long span without diagonal bracing.

 

[ryanmcl]

Additional bracing is on the way. I ran out of parts using the original bill of materials. I was not planning diagonal braces just additional vertical supports. It's 6' long.

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

Vertical bracing really doesn't give you that much more support. You're basically passing deflection down to the lower rail, that's why I hinted at diagonal bracing. Once you hang your burners and fill those kettles you will know what I'm talking about.

 

[ryanmcl]

I will be adding two center casters on either side as well. Which i was hoping would be like making two 3ft stands as far as support goes. Good thing is, it is so easy to add and change things until it is perfect. McMaster is right down the street!

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

Center casters will certainly do it.

 

[Deric]

$100 for casters? OUCH!
Hey Deric, when do I get to see photos?

OUCH is right!!!! I figured I wanted GOOD casters.....live and learn. They are actually really nice they just don't lock. I e-mailed McMaster about 'em. I'll wait to see what they say.....

Made some shields for the burners and pumps today. Also found a scrap of aluminum to use as a shield for the MT. Creeping along.....

Will post a pic or 2 tonight. Mother in laws birthday today so.......

 

[ryanmcl]

Got my propane manifold built, pressure tested, and then fired up all 3 burners successfully.

Dannedry- I would very much like to copy your gas setup. If you would be so kind as to let me know the parts list all the way from propane tank to burner i would be very greatfull. Also, can you tell me where you procured these items? My local hardware store does not seem to have much a selection. I will probably have to buy online.

Thanks!

 

[SanMarzano]

Dannedry- I would very much like to copy your gas setup. If you would be so kind as to let me know the parts list all the way from propane tank to burner i would be very greatfull. Also, can you tell me where you procured these items? My local hardware store does not seem to have much a selection. I will probably have to buy online.

Thanks!

I'm interested as well

 

[SanMarzano]

Does anyone has a cheap blade suggestion for a miter saw to cut this stuff?

I got a dewalt blade at lowes for a 10" saw for 11 bucks

 

[ryanmcl]

I'm interested as well

Could it possibly be (3) of these hoses from the burners into the needle valves?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/36-Propane-...ultDomain_0&hash=item41615ed43e#ht_500wt_1202

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

Pitiful crimps, but yes, they will work. A lot less expensive than ours.

 

[ryanmcl]

Looks like the BG-14 is tapped for 1/4" NPT. So that hose from Ebay wont work. I did however find this one.

LP GAS HOSE ASSEMBLY - Agri Supply

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

Good catch!
Where did you get your valves?

 

[Dukeman9988]

I got a dewalt blade at lowes for a 10" saw for 11 bucks

Metal cutting blade?