the going electric thread
#121
Posted 07 August 2020 - 02:34 PM
#122
Posted 07 August 2020 - 03:14 PM
Merry Christmas! Happy Anniversary!
I think that's exactly what it is. Anniversary is later this month.
#123
Posted 07 August 2020 - 04:18 PM
#124
Posted 07 August 2020 - 04:38 PM
#125
Posted 07 August 2020 - 07:49 PM
One of the Anvil systems showed up on our doorstep this afternoon. Not sure if it was supposed to be a surprise or not...
I expect a full report by Monday.
Congrats on the new rig. I'm 99% sold on getting one myself. Just need to find time to brew so I can justify spending the money.
#126
Posted 08 August 2020 - 05:45 PM
#127
Posted 09 August 2020 - 12:18 PM
#128
Posted 09 August 2020 - 02:13 PM
Ok. I've been researching these newer mini breweries, and the Anvil 10.5 looks slick. I have a remodel of the laundry room planned for when our ancient cat passes. There's a side area (where there's currently the litter box and a utility sink) that would be perfect for a mini brewery. I could use the 220 line for the dryer though I'd want to get a GFCI outlet. There's a window so could just use that to ventilate steam.
Actually pretty excited about this. Could brew a lot more in the winter for sure.
I'm looking at those too. Let us know how it work for you. The Grainfather is a bit more that I want to spend. Things have came a long way since '95 when I started.
#129
Posted 10 August 2020 - 11:21 AM
Did you just pretend you didn't see it? That seems like it would be a big box to hide.
It's sitting in our front office. I'm not in a big hurry for my next brew session, but uh, if it comes before our anniversary do I use that to brew or my old stuff? I'm off today, it would be hilarious if she came home and I'm brewing in front of the garage. I'm eager to try the equipment but really would want to get the power situation straightened out before using it - would imagine it takes forever to heat up with 110 volts.
#130
Posted 10 August 2020 - 11:41 AM
It's sitting in our front office. I'm not in a big hurry for my next brew session, but uh, if it comes before our anniversary do I use that to brew or my old stuff? I'm off today, it would be hilarious if she came home and I'm brewing in front of the garage. I'm eager to try the equipment but really would want to get the power situation straightened out before using it - would imagine it takes forever to heat up with 110 volts.
If you really want to know and get some idea on time to heat send me a PM with and e-mail address. I have a spreadsheet that calculates it all out.
#131
Posted 10 August 2020 - 12:13 PM
If you really want to know and get some idea on time to heat send me a PM with and e-mail address. I have a spreadsheet that calculates it all out.
Is this specific to the Anvil systems or just general calculations? I have read some general thoughts on the times, such as here: https://www.brewhard...lfoundry105.htm
For 110 vs 220 volt, that site says 60 minutes vs. 36 minutes to heat to mash temps for a full 5 gallon batch. 42 vs. 24 minutes for heating runnings to a boil. The 220 volt saves 42 minutes per batch. That's pretty significant, but also the 110 volt times are better than I'd expect. That's honestly not much slower than my turkey fryer burner I currently use for 10 gallon brews. I haven't specifically timed it, but I think it's about 45 minutes to heat mash water and 30 minutes to boil.
When I brew, I get the water going first and then do cleaning and grain measuring and milling, so it's not really wasted time at all. So anyway, this would be slower than what I'm doing now, but maybe only by 25 minutes or so. 220 volt would save me about 15 minutes/brewday vs. what I do now. Also, the Foundry has a delay timer, so you could measure water the night before and have it ready to go whenever you want. So really, the 220 volts might only be saving me 18 minutes in practical terms vs the 110.
Edited by porter, 10 August 2020 - 12:22 PM.
#132
Posted 10 August 2020 - 12:15 PM
#133
Posted 10 August 2020 - 12:32 PM
#134
Posted 10 August 2020 - 12:48 PM
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