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[KSUwildcatFAN]

Alright, welded this all up the last couple weeks. It's not the prettiest, but I think she'll work.OK, for cost. Some are estimates, some aren't, but it will be pretty close if you do a system close to mine. Also, a lot of this came from ebay or craigslist, and metal prices fluctuate, so YMMV.

[*]Keggles: one was $50, other was about $25 (coupling and weld included in cost, thanks Swagman)[*]Mash Tun: $40 for cooler from Walmart. [*]Stand: $75 for 2" square tubing, angle iron was free (old bed frames). Paint was $5.[*]Fermenter: I think this was ~$35 from US plastics. It's a Vittles vault[*]Turkey Fryers: One was $10 off CL, and I think I got the other from ebay for ~$30[*]Valves, hoses, cpvc, misc. hardware: ~$50[/list]That's mostly it, that's $320 from Hot water to fermenter. Throw an extra $50 for just about anything I missed and then some, and you will easily stay below $500. Not to mention, you probably already have some of that stuff.

[KSUwildcatFAN]

Good job. There are some decent advantages of going all gravity like that. Looks like you made some good decisions.I'm guessing your using a IM chiller? Add another $20 or so and go to HD and get various links of black threaded gas pipe, valves, and fittings to hard plumb your propane off one tank!

Thanks for the compliment.Oh yeah, the immersion chiller. It's way undersized. After this batch, I'll be getting a longer one. I think mine is only about 15' of 3/8"! :eek:As far as using one tank, I will! I will have to switch hoses, though.

[djinkc]

Nice job! Our ground water is still not quite there for an IC to get much below 80df. I had to use the sump pump/ice to get in the 60's yesterday. Can't imagine your water temp is any different since you're close.Have fun with it. Shout out if you get stuck or need beer moral support.......

[KSUwildcatFAN]

Nice job! Our ground water is still not quite there for an IC to get much below 80df. I had to use the sump pump/ice to get in the 60's yesterday. Can't imagine your water temp is any different since you're close.Have fun with it. Shout out if you get stuck or need beer moral support.......

Didn't want to hear that, but I really don't have any other choice.

[djinkc]

Didn't want to hear that, but I really don't have any other choice.

Just ice it down or whatever after the IC and before you pitch the yeast - better than a fusel bomb.

[stangbat]

That looks really nice. Great job. You should be proud.Is that an early 80s Virago in the background?

[KSUwildcatFAN]

That looks really nice. Great job. You should be proud.Is that an early 80s Virago in the background?

Thanks. Any yes, '82 750. Got a lot of work to get it to where I want it.

[stangbat]

Thanks. Any yes, '82 750. Got a lot of work to get it to where I want it.

Cool. I had an '82 920. Thought it looked familiar.

[ncbeerbrewer]

Looks like a great sculpture. Nice work. Hope it helps you brew many great beers. I am in NC and I have the same situation right now lucky to chill down past 80-90 degrees with tap water. Then I hook up the water pump/ice batch and it brings it down to 68-70 the freezer gets me to pitch temp from there.

[wengared]

Suggestion on your propane, your rhino only holds 2 gallons and is costing you about $9.00 a gallon exchange, buy a 100 pound bottle for about $125.00 and get it filled for $75.00, it holds 20 gallons propane,( about $3.75 a gallon) you can pipe it in from outside and brew forever without running to the store.

[richt]

That looks awesome, similar to what I have been dreaming about since I finally went AG. Did you find your dimensions and plans online or did you figure it out yourself? Anything you could share would be greatly appreciated.

[KSUwildcatFAN]

That looks awesome, similar to what I have been dreaming about since I finally went AG. Did you find your dimensions and plans online or did you figure it out yourself? Anything you could share would be greatly appreciated.

I appropriately sized the height by the size of the kegs and cooler. Outside of that, I pretty much winged it. If you want Dimensions, I can throw something together relatively quick.

[richt]

I appropriately sized the height by the size of the kegs and cooler. Outside of that, I pretty much winged it. If you want Dimensions, I can throw something together relatively quick.

If you could give me the approximate footprint and height that would be awesome.

[KSUwildcatFAN]

I'll take measurements tonight and post them. I'm pretty sure I know most of them, but I'll check first.

[richt]

I'll take measurements tonight and post them. I'm pretty sure I know most of them, but I'll check first.

Thanks!

[KSUwildcatFAN]

Here you go Rich. This should have all the "important" dimensions. Keep in mind that I determined the first level (boil kettle) height by determining how tall my fermenter is. I wanted to be able to drain directly into it, yours might be different. Same goes with the height between the second level (mash tun) and top level. If you use a different cooler, dimensions may need to change a little. Anyway, this is what I got, feel free to ask any other questions. Sorry for the crappy quality, was done in Paint.

[Stout_fan]

Is that an early 80s Virago in the background?

Thanks. Any yes, '82 750. Got a lot of work to get it to where I want it.

Your lights are on.Nice rig BTW!But you should throw some paint on it.