42 replies to this topic

[HVB]

what are your reasons (assuming the kegs are legal)?

Weight is a big one. I also like a full open top. Sure you can do that with a converted keg but it is not as easy. Thicker material has better thermal properties so that can be a plus or minus. I do like the domed bottoms for whirlpooling.

[positiveContact]

Weight is a big one. I also like a full open top. Sure you can do that with a converted keg but it is not as easy. Thicker material has better thermal properties so that can be a plus or minus. I do like the domed bottoms for whirlpooling.

what are you mashing in these days?

[HVB]

what are you mashing in these days?

More Beer 15G HD Kettle as seen here with insualtion on it https://www.brews-br...rewery-upgrade/

[positiveContact]

More Beer 15G HD Kettle as seen here with insualtion on it https://www.brews-br...rewery-upgrade/

blocked pics - check it out when I get home - damnit!

[HVB]

blocked pics - check it out when I get home - damnit!

Damn those blocked pictures!!!

[Jdtirado]

Nice setup.

[HVB]

Nice setup.

Thanks!

[positiveContact]

More Beer 15G HD Kettle as seen here with insualtion on it https://www.brews-br...rewery-upgrade/

what have you got in your mash tun?

[HVB]

what have you got in your mash tun?

What do you mean? At the bottom I have a braid and towards the top I have a copper tube that comes up and has a piece of silicone tubing on it that I use when I recirculation.

[Genesee Ted]

I think that 2 advantages to kegs are the heavy duty nature of them, and the concave bottom. You can collect a lot of break down there and keep it out of your fermenters. JD, used kegs used to be a lot cheaper. I know people who got theirs at distributors for $50 or less. Scrap metal is through the roof at this point though and so they probably sell them for scrap these days. If you know someone there, they might be able to help, but like I said, it is more expensive these days.

[Jdtirado]

I can't even find any!

[positiveContact]

What do you mean? At the bottom I have a braid and towards the top I have a copper tube that comes up and has a piece of silicone tubing on it that I use when I recirculation.

that's what I meant.

[HVB]

that's what I meant.

I complicate it more than it really needs to be .. But I have fun with it.

[positiveContact]

I complicate it more than it really needs to be .. But I have fun with it.

I hear ya!

[HVB]

Jd - here is one option to think about. Price does not look bad https://www.homebrew....html?AffId=160Also, are you only looking for kegs or are other options open too?

[positiveContact]

Jd - here is one option to think about. Price does not look bad https://www.homebrew....html?AffId=160Also, are you only looking for kegs or are other options open too?

pre-order??

[Jdtirado]

pre-order??

I am open to anything. The best thing I've heard is buy good and buy once. Of course, I won't buy Blichmann pots or conical fermenters because my wife would shoot me. Plus, I would look like that guy with the clean and shiny gear but doesn't know how to use it.I pre-ordered this!

Edited by Jdtirado, 09 May 2012 - 08:31 AM.

[HVB]

pre-order??

The 9g pots they have sell out fast.

[positiveContact]

Not kegs, but better and outfitted about as good as a Boilermaker for way cheaper.https://spikebrewing.com/

Jd - here is one option to think about. Price does not look bad https://www.homebrew....html?AffId=160Also, are you only looking for kegs or are other options open too?

just an FYI - the 2nd link has slightly thicker steel. 1.2 mm versus 1 mm at spike brewing.drez - have you seen any of pots in person? curious about how their welding looks.

Edited by StudsTerkel, 09 May 2012 - 09:56 AM.

[Jdtirado]

just an FYI - the 2nd link has slightly thicker steel. 1.2 mm versus 1 mm at spike brewing.drez - have you seen any of pots in person? curious about how their welding looks.

I pre ordered the second link. The one from homebrew.

Edited by Jdtirado, 09 May 2012 - 10:09 AM.