Getting a new BIAB set up

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

agreed, you'll end up buying it twice, I've done that too many times, save and buy the best

 

[GFHomebrew]

But you know for example a picnic tap will do in the meantime until you can afford the good stuff.

And research that item make sure it adds up to the price tag. Even get a second opinion on a forum like this. The dud items will always get weeded out.

 

[Nosybear]

I'm not saying don't buy a picnic tap while waiting for the good stuff, just buy a good picnic tap.

 

[ukbrewer@gmail.com]

There’s a saying where I come from “poor people can’t afford to be cheap”.

 

[Nosybear]

German saying: "He who buys cheap goods must be rich."

 

[Medarius]

Every time I watch them dig up bones on Expedition unknown, or some other science show, i can't help but ask myself how long someone must be dead before it stops being grave robbing and becomes archeology??
And along those lines how much does one spend on a hobby before you crossover from being a hobbyist to being an un-paid semi-pro??

note to self ..stay off forum after 3rd beer ..you ask stupid questions…

 

[Nosybear]

Every time I watch them dig up bones on Expedition unknown, or some other science show, i can't help but ask myself how long someone must be dead before it stops being grave robbing and becomes archeology??
And along those lines how much does one spend on a hobby before you crossover from being a hobbyist to being an un-paid semi-pro??

note to self ..stay off forum after 3rd beer ..you ask stupid questions…

Both good questions - food for thought!

 

[Texas Ale Works]

 

[thunderwagn]

Nice set up there hombre!

 

[Texas Ale Works]

Leak test and water run are next

 

[ChicoBrewer]

Quite clever what with the PVC pipe and all. Can you store the pump and chiller in the box?

 

[GFHomebrew]

Good setup not to complicated.
Heat via gas burner?
Mash in a bag or wire basket?

 

[Texas Ale Works]

Pump station fits in the box.

Electric eBIAB, mash in bag in a basket.
Low mounted whirlpool and edge pickup tube

 

[GFHomebrew]

Pump station fits in the box.

Electric eBIAB, mash in bag in a basket.
Low mounted whirlpool and edge pickup tube

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Eww nice! Howdya keep the bag off element you got little feet on bottom of basket im guessing.

 

[Texas Ale Works]

It's a Bayou Classic pot with the steamer basket. It has some small screws around the top that keep it from sitting down all the way.

I can post a pic tomorrow

 

[thunderwagn]

How do you like your flat plate heat exchanger? I've always been a copper coil fan myself (Jaded Brewing) but for size and efficiency I'm curious to hear how you like it.

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

My first bib set up was just like that, just a note those plate chillers get clogged easy, not meant for hoppy beer

 

[Texas Ale Works]

Honestly, it works great, but I would rather have an IC. I stress about how clean it is

I have a SS hop basket, and with the whirlpool and edge pickup I hope it will stay cleaner

 

[Texas Ale Works]

Leak test and function check went well. The boil coil was adding about 2 degrees a minute.... estimate....full volume check and cleaning tomorrow or Monday

 

[Nola_Brew]

Did you do a test to see how long it takes to get to mash temps then to boil temps? The system comes with a BIAB bag and not a basket?