Double Batch Brewery Upgrade

[chappo1970]

Wouldn't mind posting up some pictures of the plumbing there BD as that's my next move with the brewer. Hard plumbing everything in place. I think I'm happy where everything is in the brew rig now might just do one more brew to make sure, yeah?

I'm not familiar with barrel unions any advantages to them?

 

[Supra-Jim]

Howdy Chappo,

Barrel union - http://www.irrigationstore.com.au/Product/...7/BARREL-UNIONS

nice neat way to connect hard piped items, so they can easily be removed/disconnected without removing alot of pipework. Simple 3 piece design. Essentially a threaded piece is connected to your pipework (female thread) then the two items are pulled togther via the central 'nut'. The central nut rotates, the pipework does not.

Cheers SJ

 

[chappo1970]

Ta SJ! :icon_cheers:

Hmmmm? 316 SS 1/2" BSP are cheap as chips compared to tri's and stuff. I would be interested to know what anyone who is using them thinks of them? BD?

 

[Supra-Jim]

We use em all the time at work (vacuum rated systems and also for plumbing water supply circuits). Very easy to use. Probably the main difference (other than the sanitary ratings for tri-clover) is you'll need a tool (wrench/spanner, not referring to you Chappo ) to undo them, whereas tri-clovers can be undone by hand. Also you do have threads etc so there is the possibility of leaks, nasties build up if you don't clean properly.

Cheers SJ

 

[chappo1970]

We use em all the time at work (vacuum rated systems and also for plumbing water supply circuits). Very easy to use. Probably the main difference (other than the sanitary ratings for tri-clover) is you'll need a tool (wrench/spanner, not referring to you Chappo ) to undo them, whereas tri-clovers can be undone by hand. Also you do have threads etc so there is the possibility of leaks, nasties build up if you don't clean properly.

Cheers SJ

Onya SJ! That's what I was after :icon_cheers: .

 

[komodo]

Just a side note regarding the expanding foam.
We found when doing fibreglass work in car stereo builds that the expanding foam in a can was less predictable than the two part foam. Also the expanding foam in a can continued to expand when heat was applied and also we could control the expansion by spraying the foam with water (we used those trigger spray bottles like hairdressers use. get them in the gardening section of bunnings)

The two part foam can be obtained from most casting suppliers and some fibreglass suppliers. We used to buy ours from solid solutions - cause they are close.
Solid Cast 690, Expanding Hard Polyurethane Foam
available here : http://www.solidsolutions.com.au/view_products.php?cat=23
No affiliation just a happy customer.
The reason I'm suggesting it for others is that its a closed cell when expanded unlike the space invader / expanda foam.

Mighty impressed so far

 

[browndog]

Wouldn't mind posting up some pictures of the plumbing there BD as that's my next move with the brewer. Hard plumbing everything in place. I think I'm happy where everything is in the brew rig now might just do one more brew to make sure, yeah?

I'm not familiar with barrel unions any advantages to them?

Here is the schematic Chappo




cheers

Browndog

 

[raven19]

Not wanting to cause an uproar but is 2400 W going to be enough power to get your HLT up to temp in a reasonable time? Or is time not an issue (timer or similar to be used?)

Great work on the MT thus far!

 

[browndog]

Not wanting to cause an uproar but is 2400 W going to be enough power to get your HLT up to temp in a reasonable time? Or is time not an issue (timer or similar to be used?)

Great work on the MT thus far!

I was thinking of using the 2400W in the HE and getting another 3000W for the HLT Raven, though it frightens me the way the price of electricity is going up all the time up here in Anna Blight Country.

PS. I use a timer too!

 

[winkle]

Here is the schematic Chappo

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cheers

Browndog

Is that an immersion chiller, Tony?

 

[browndog]

Is that an immersion chiller, Tony?

It's a Chillout MK III plate chiller Winkle.

 

[komodo]

I was thinking of using the 2400W in the HE and getting another 3000W for the HLT Raven, though it frightens me the way the price of electricity is going up all the time up here in Anna Blight Country.

Amen to that. I died in the ass when I saw my last electricity bill. Hell theres only two of us in the house, we both work full time and all the lights are low power CCFL (all bar a few 12V 20watt halogens). Hot water is gas, heating is gas, hobs are gas, laptop hardly gets used and is turned off when not in use, printer is always off. Admittedly the oven is electric - but that doesnt get used a great deal. I swear they charge blood money. Next place is definately having solar!

 

[winkle]

:lol:
Should have guessed it would be shiney.
I must get over for a gander as well.

 

[chappo1970]

Thanks Brownie for the diagram.

Barrels any comments on them BD? Are they welded. Pictures on supplier sites aren't clear to how they are fixed. Pricing is about a 1/3rd of tri-clovers is why I am interested.

It's a Chillout MK III plate chiller Winkle.

Woah! They haven't been released yet I thought? Do you have an insider at MM?

 

[tdh]

Have you considered a lauter grant? I use it between MT and pump therefore never sucking on the grain bed.
I also lay a filter over the LG outlet to filter out the coarse grains when recirculating and I use the LG as a hop back.

tdh

 

[browndog]

Thanks Brownie for the diagram.

Barrels any comments on them BD? Are they welded. Pictures on supplier sites aren't clear to how they are fixed. Pricing is about a 1/3rd of tri-clovers is why I am interested.



Woah! They haven't been released yet I thought? Do you have an insider at MM?

I thought it was a Mk III Chappo, I just went under the house to take a look and had to pass the beer taps on the way and had to force myself to pour a beer. It doesn't say what Mk it is, so it is the latest what ever that is, a Mk Antony maybe.. I'll bring a union to BABBs so you can check them out, hos's that?

TDH, I tried a lauter grant on my original rig and wasn't impressed with them, I can't really see the purpose if you have a decent manifold/false bottom etc.

cheers

Browndog

 

[chappo1970]

I thought it was a Mk III Chappo, I just went under the house to take a look and had to pass the beer taps on the way and had to force myself to pour a beer. It doesn't say what Mk it is, so it is the latest what ever that is, a Mk Antony maybe.. I'll bring a union to BABBs so you can check them out, hos's that?

TDH, I tried a lauter grant on my original rig and wasn't impressed with them, I can't really see the purpose if you have a decent manifold/false bottom etc.

cheers

Browndog

Yep you are right no markings but on the MM site he has them listed as a MkIII, so it must be. Wonder how you tell the difference? I'll have to ask buggerlugs when I see him. Thanks Brownie I am just trying to weigh up the options before I do the deed and route up a couple hungy $ of SS pipe.

 

[chappo1970]

Holy crap Brownie! Looks friggin unreal! Gives the $8 Gazillion Brew Master a run for it's money.

Well done mate

Chap Chap

 

[browndog]

I stuffed that post up mate, just redoing it.

-Browndog

you're bloody quick mate.

 

[chappo1970]

Great now i look like the forum tard that I am! <_< :lol: