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#41 Poptop

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Posted 05 November 2018 - 07:13 AM

Looks great Rich!!!   Is that a locking pulley mechanism and if so, can you share the brand/type please.  I tie mine off to a boat cleat on one of my work shelves.  



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Posted 05 November 2018 - 07:55 AM

Looks great Rich!!!   Is that a locking pulley mechanism and if so, can you share the brand/type please.  I tie mine off to a boat cleat on one of my work shelves.  

https://www.amazon.c...VH02M82M901B0KR



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Posted 05 November 2018 - 11:35 AM

Awesome, thanks!



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Posted 05 November 2018 - 08:57 PM

That's the one.



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Posted 06 November 2018 - 08:02 AM

that seems like a lot more structure than I imagined was necessary!  better too much than too little though ;)

 

I liked the rolling burner holder.  my side table that holds my burner has a similar set of stops on it to keep the burner from moving.

 

one question - will the bag hang that low when it's full of grain?  it almost seems like it would be in the wort depending on how high up the side of the pot it goes.



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Posted 06 November 2018 - 11:50 AM

I don't know yet, but considering that's a 15 gal pot and it will only be half full after the mash and that the bag won't droop as much due to expanding, I don't think so. I can adjust my mounting point by up to 3 inches higher if need be though.



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Posted 17 November 2018 - 08:56 AM

Finished the stand. Getting rid of the dead freezer and picking up the fermentation fridge from my fil today. I might be able to make a test batch next weekend.

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Posted 17 November 2018 - 03:02 PM

Do you BIAB people use anything to support the bag when you lift and drain?



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Posted 17 November 2018 - 03:21 PM

Do you BIAB people use anything to support the bag when you lift and drain?

 

I don't think most do.  part of the plan is to let the weight of the grain help squeeze out wort.



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Posted 17 November 2018 - 03:34 PM

Do you BIAB people use anything to support the bag when you lift and drain?


I sometimes use a large colander but not often.

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Posted 17 November 2018 - 03:42 PM

I sometimes use a large colander but not often.

It seems like that could be a mess or worse if a bag failed



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Posted 17 November 2018 - 03:50 PM

I sometimes use a large colander but not often.

 

what is the deciding factor on if you use it or not?



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Posted 17 November 2018 - 04:11 PM

It seems like that could be a mess or worse if a bag failed


Oh I am sure but so far so good.

what is the deciding factor on if you use it or not?


Flaked grains. If I have a lot it takes longer to drain.

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Posted 17 November 2018 - 05:20 PM

Ferm chamber in place.

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Posted 18 November 2018 - 07:56 AM

Getting my charcoal filters installed today. T-6 days to brewing commencement.



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Posted 18 November 2018 - 10:54 AM

What will the first beer be?

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Posted 19 November 2018 - 05:27 AM

German pils

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Posted 19 November 2018 - 08:29 AM

German pils

I would have bet money on kolsch:)



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Posted 19 November 2018 - 10:57 AM

Dont get me wrong, i love kolsch, but i am jonsing for a nice hoppy pilsner.

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Posted 21 November 2018 - 01:20 PM

Got my ingredients. Gonna clean and do a water run on friday to see how well the system works.


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