slimy frog
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Hi
Great site.
I have been reading the AHB forums for a couple of weeks now, but I've only just decided to post. Although to date I've only done a handful of kits (a couple of years ago), I'd like to move on to AG.
I've been trying to source some equipment for an AG setup and would appreciate any input. I'm located in Sydney (north west) and have dropped into 2 different HBS and I must say that they both were extremely unhelpful. In fact they really didn't want to answer any questions and one of them was quite abnoxious, which is quite puzzling as I made it quite clear I wanted to spend around $1000 to get started with AG. In any case they shall both remain nameless. I'm trying to source the following equipment. I'd appreciate any suggestions in regards to where I can pick these up in sydney.
1. HLT and kettle. I've looked at a 40L SS pot and the cheapest I have found is $375 each. Is this right?? I really don't want to go for plastic or Al. What other alternatives are there?
2. 30-40L round esky/cooler for the mash tun
3. Proble thermometers
4. Counterflow chiller
5.weld-b-gone type of fittings
6. gas burners
Do people buy any equipment from the States (eg morebeer.com) and what are your experiences.
Oh and finally any recommendations for a "friendly" HBS?
Thanks
SF
Great site.
I have been reading the AHB forums for a couple of weeks now, but I've only just decided to post. Although to date I've only done a handful of kits (a couple of years ago), I'd like to move on to AG.
I've been trying to source some equipment for an AG setup and would appreciate any input. I'm located in Sydney (north west) and have dropped into 2 different HBS and I must say that they both were extremely unhelpful. In fact they really didn't want to answer any questions and one of them was quite abnoxious, which is quite puzzling as I made it quite clear I wanted to spend around $1000 to get started with AG. In any case they shall both remain nameless. I'm trying to source the following equipment. I'd appreciate any suggestions in regards to where I can pick these up in sydney.
1. HLT and kettle. I've looked at a 40L SS pot and the cheapest I have found is $375 each. Is this right?? I really don't want to go for plastic or Al. What other alternatives are there?
2. 30-40L round esky/cooler for the mash tun
3. Proble thermometers
4. Counterflow chiller
5.weld-b-gone type of fittings
6. gas burners
Do people buy any equipment from the States (eg morebeer.com) and what are your experiences.
Oh and finally any recommendations for a "friendly" HBS?
Thanks
SF