BrauWhirlio - Braumeister clone with whirlpool

[Davethebrewer]

Hi all
Thought i'd share my braumeister clone build, big thanks to Matho, Bonj and all others for providing the info and inspiration.
My aim was to replicate the 20litre model but with better pump and element, and ive also come up with a whirlpool attatchment which in testing looks to be promising.

Ive used a 42l Bayou Pot from Amazon, 3000w element and a March PL809 HS-C pump.




Bottom cover is held on by one latch and is easily removed




The pot is held onto the frame by the center rod and the plumbing connections, pump can be removed via the two unions and two bolts holding bracket to frame. Used 1/2 inch skim fittng for outlet and 3/4 for the inlet, thermowell was turned up at work. All cables glanded into controller as will need a 15A outlet for the 3000w element.







More pics coming, have to reduce them first to get under the 2mb limit.
Have a short vid of whirlpool in action but its 4mb..

 

[brad81]

Have a short vid of whirlpool in action but its 4mb..

Youtube it mate

 

[Davethebrewer]

View from the top




Mash Pipe and filters




Mash pipe in sparge position with lifting handles




Mash pipe in pot clamped down




Whirlpool attachment




whirlpool attachment in pot along with chiller




Test run with rice, looks ok.

 

[MastersBrewery]

that is some scarey sexy, machine. Dave simply awesome!

 

[Florian]

Love your 'chiller holder', genius!

Great work!

 

[joshuahardie]

Very impressive work.

Me likey

 

[Davethebrewer]

Here is a link to photobucket with very short video of whirlpool in action

http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p639/davephoto2/brauwhirlio/F7DDC940-CE5D-49B0-A78E-76A52CD0EEBF-2826-00000DA678388C13.mp4

Cheers
Dave

 

[lael]

that is beautiful. nice work!

 

[MastersBrewery]

That whirlpool looks like it'll go ok ...... throw some grain in that thing and give it a whirl.... pic's or it didn't happen!!...as they say

 

[bignath]

First thing that jumped into my head.......sorry.



Your 'meister is bloody fantastic though mate....just not sure about the name.

 

[stux]

WhirlMeister

 

[Davethebrewer]

WhirlMeister

Hey I like that Stux, can I edit my post heading?

 

[breakbeer]

Bloody impressive Dave!

Now I've got a case of 'rig envy'

 

[Florian]

Hey I like that Stux, can I edit my post heading?

Yes, but it'll cost you 30 bucks :lol:

 

[bradsbrew]

WhirlMeister

WhirlMeister

Hey I like that Stux, can I edit my post heading?

Yes, but it'll cost you 30 bucks :lol:

Or a mod could do it for free.

 

[Yettiman]

Where did you get the controller? Have you any information on it?

You have inspired me to try something like this, but the controller, leaves me stumped

Thank you

 

[MastersBrewery]

Where did you get the controller? Have you any information on it?

You have inspired me to try something like this, but the controller, leaves me stumped

Thank you

two topics for you http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/59563-i-want-mathos-controler/ and http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/57924-braumeister-nextgen-build/ that should put you well on the path

oops and these may help too http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/69155-bonjuino-and-mathos-controller-30/ and http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/70981-for-sale-mathos-controller-everything-you-need/

Edit: more links

 

[pat_00]

this is impressive!

How did you make the malt tube?, looks custom.

 

[Edak]

It looks like you have spared NO expense I REALLY LIKE IT!

Does it work with a grainbill?

You could probably assist other by listing where you got your components such as perf stainless, the pipes and the fittings...

 

[matho]

looks awesome dave, very well done

cheers steve