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[3rd party JKor]

After decidIng i was going to give BIAB a real go, i've ordered a bunch of parts to piece together a hoist system to do 10-15 gal batches in my 25g kettle. Yesterday i built the frame for the electric hoist using perforated square tube. I bought 4 sizes that each nest inside eachother (2.25", 2", 1.75", 1.5") so i could break it down and store easily after use. I welded up a base, with 2" tube, for stability. I already had most of the base frame welded up from the half complete single tier system i started years ago (doh!). At least i finally made use of that frame, part of it anyway.

I'll post some pics up later today when i get to my computer. I might get a batch in later tonight, but it's borderline.

[shaggaroo]

Sounds cool. I look forward to the pix!

[3rd party JKor]

Here's the beginnings of the HOIST system...

 

[ChicagoWaterGuy]

I wonder how this compares time, expense, quality, etc. to using a 100 quart cooler/no sparge and a pump.

Really cool that you were able to use the base that you made.

[denny]

When Rex (the guy who makes the BIAB bags) sent Drew and me bags, he pretty firmly indicated doing no sparge.  That eliminate the need for a hoist.  You simply use the bag as a filter.

[HVB]

When Rex (the guy who makes the BIAB bags) sent Drew and me bags, he pretty firmly indicated doing no sparge.  That eliminate the need for a hoist.  You simply use the bag as a filter.

That is how I have been using mine works good and makes clean up a snap.

[ChicagoWaterGuy]

That is how I have been using mine works good and makes clean up a snap.

Empty the bag into a garbage bag then clean the bag? Hand wash it or clothes washer?

[HVB]

Empty the bag into a garbage bag then clean the bag? Hand wash it or clothes washer?

I dump it on the compost out back and then just hose it off, never had an issue.

[neddles]

Empty the bag into a garbage bag then clean the bag? Hand wash it or clothes washer?

 

I empty it onto the compost pile. Turn it inside out and run hot water through it backwards. Husks and grain washes right off. Hang to dry. If you leave grain in it too long an oxiclean soak cleans it right up.

[EnkAMania]

I save 4 cups to make dog treats with

[ChicagoWaterGuy]

I'd love to compost my grain but it has me a bit worried living in a city and 100 yards from the river.

[positiveContact]

Looks like jkor and I might have the same hoist.

[neddles]

I'd love to compost my grain but it has me a bit worried living in a city and 100 yards from the river.

What is it about composting grain you are worried about in relation to the river nearby. Not a judgment as I dont care what you do but I am composting much less than 100 yrd. from a lake. Is there something I dont know?

Edited by neddles, 13 December 2016 - 03:47 PM.

[shaggaroo]

What is it about composting grain you are worried about in relation to the river nearby. Not a judgment as I dont care what you do but I am composting much less than 100 yrs. from a lake. Is there something I dont know?

my thoughts too... proximity to a lake/river should make zero difference

[Brauer]

I'd love to compost my grain but it has me a bit worried living in a city and 100 yards from the river.

Rats, I assume. Where I live now, compost piles are illegal, because of them.

[shaggaroo]

Rats, I assume. Where I live now, compost piles are illegal, because of them.

ahhh! good point

[3rd party JKor]

Looks like jkor and I might have the same hoist.

400lb harbor freight. Very useful. I have a mount for it in my attic so i can hoist things i can't lift up there.

[positiveContact]

mine is HF but I don't think it's rated to that much weight.

[3rd party JKor]

I think it might be 220lb direct lift, 440lb with the pully system.  I think it's the smallest hoist they have.

[positiveContact]

I think it might be 220lb direct lift, 440lb with the pully system.  I think it's the smallest hoist they have.

 

ah - that could be it!  I use the pulley system just so it moves more slowly.