BIAB- gonna have a go , need gear

[Yuz]

Also, interested in a "proper" BIAB setup... What would be your pick?

1) 40L Stockpot & deep basket (as per Enikoy's setup) + 2200W Heating Element
+ Deep basket would be handy to lift the grains out but will need "feet" to clear the Element
+ Element is cheap and easily replaced
Total cost: $160 including SST ball valve tap + barb

2) 40L Second-hand hot water urn (about $100 + necessary fittings)
+ If it's a concealed unit
- If the heating element goes it can be very expensive to replace
- New Aus-made 40L urns cost 3/4 of RoboBrew V3!

 

[enikoy]

What size is this pot & where did you get it from?

I use the Oztrail 40l aluminium pot. (I quoted the wrong post mentioning Tentworld)
https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sa...Aly_jfjZ_eaK7IQcVyM57gUP92wRM_x8aAgcxEALw_wcB

I bought it off ebay for $85 shipped (there are still some suppliers there if you search).
The burner was $125 from Snowys.
https://www.snowys.com.au/mega-jet-outdoor-power-cooker

As I already had the gas bottles from my BBQ and planned to brew outside, I chose gas over electric.

So the budget for what you see in the picture was:
Oztrail 40l pot $80
Burner $125
Ball tap and barb $33
Silicon hose $10
BIAB Grain bag $12
Total $260 plus some bits and bobs I already had. At the time I was closely considering the Robobrew 2, but the then $599RRP and reliability issues pushed me towards separate components.

Certainly would agree on the bigger the pot the better, regarding boil overs. Starting the boil at 27l (to reduce to 23l) you need to fine tune the heat being applied. Fortunately the heat from gas can be wound back quickly.

 

[Edd]

https://www.biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?t=352

Take a look at this before splashing out on more kit. May allow you to give BIAB a bit more of a run for it;s money before investing in more gear too soon?
I use this method with my 30L brewpot. I typically need about 29-30L which of course wont fit. I mash with 25L and as its going I will heat the additional water required, lift bag out, dunk sparge the bugger in additional water then let it drain. Add to pot and away we go. I'm getting 70% efficiency at the moment which I'm more than happy with. When the time is right I'll invest in bigger pot and burner but for now I'm producing beer, and its occasionally drinkable.