Wood Frame Brutus RIMS Project

[InfernoBrews]

Looking good. You said you were doing two tier...is your HLT going to be elevated and the MLT and brew kettle on the same plane?

Yep Right! I have also made some other Changes for the stand.. Still Basically what you have but using steel pipe (1" Gas line) for my keg supports and 1/2" Conduit for the Burner Supports.. Reduced the Cost Alot. and is just as Strong! I will be working on it again today after Work and will post some more pics as the build progresses tonight!!

 

[InfernoBrews]

All said and done, minus the kettles it came in a litte over $2K. However, that's with shipping included and most stuff I had to mail order. I also ended up buying some plumbing pieces that I thought would work and didn't, so I had some waste added in there.

The killers were the Baso pilot safety valves, around $150/each. If you're not worried about the pilot and burner blowing out and will always be around when you are brewing to monitor it then you could leave them out, but I would rather be safe than sorry so I included them.

Little stuff like the quick disconnects, general hardware (carriage bolts, drill bits, angle iron, washers, etc) add up too. I have all my receipts so maybe I should post a general parts list...

I don't think there's a cost savings to doing a wood version vs. a steel one. It might even be more for a wood frame since you add in hardware, heat shields, and paint/stain/lacquer/brushes/mineral spirits. In the grand scheme of things the frame cost is nothing compared to all the extras like gas system, electrical, plumbing.

Rob

Im already up to about $500 that includes my kettles too..and all of their little additions!

 

[InfernoBrews]

Day Two Progress....... Moving right along..

 

[rhutter]

wow you are really moving right along! My project took almost three months, looks like you'll be done in a week at this pace!

 

[InfernoBrews]

I Started a Its Own Thread.. Gonna probably have lots of pics to post as it Moves forward figured it would be easier..

If anyone want to follow the progress Here it is..

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/two-tier-brew-rig-build-172905/

 

[rhutter]

Kettles arrived last week and I was able to do a test run today. I just ran water through everything to test for leaks, make sure the pumps worked, and to time the wort chiller cool down.

Everything went well, no issues with heat affecting wood frame - I ran it for about 1.5 hours just to be sure. I found two pinhole leaks in the gas line that I fixed during the week, so that's all buttoned up. The brass QDs from McMaster Carr are great, no leaking at all.

Here's some updated pics...

Cutting silicone tubing to length

Cutting silicone tubing to length

Holes drilled for street elbows and thermowell - HLT

HLT burner lit

Test mash (just water) recirculating

 

[InfernoBrews]

This might be a dumb question.. but is there a reason why your pumps are verticle? would it work better horizontal? I know the heads can be rotated on the March Pumps.. I was just curious since i have seen numerous done both ways.. Looks good!!!! Now the Excitement to brew the first batch!

 

[mariojr]

The 'out' on the March should face up to allow air to escape the head for easier priming.

But it seems to work any direction just depends on your system.

 

[rhutter]

This might be a dumb question.. but is there a reason why your pumps are verticle? would it work better horizontal? I know the heads can be rotated on the March Pumps.. I was just curious since i have seen numerous done both ways.. Looks good!!!! Now the Excitement to brew the first batch!

Pretty much just went off of what others were doing. Like others say I think you can really mount them horizontal or vertical depending on your preference.

 

[willynilly]

This thing is beautiful... the shine of the Blichmans, the dark wood... GAHHHHH

Amazing

 

[CollinsBrew]

I'm working on a build just like this. I'll be home in a little over a month and will finish. I got a little crazy with the size of the stand so that will be something I chop down a bit. I was a little paranoid about scorching the wood but now I see it shouldn't be a problem with the windscreens I was planning on putting around the burners. Classy look and I should be able to load it in my truck to take to group brew days with our brew club.