New Brewer Full Mash Kit wanted

[megs8888]

I am just getting into brewing and want to buy a full ready to go mash kit budget is around $1000 would anyone assist or point me I the right direction regards Wayne.

 

[BrosysBrews]

I think cheeky peak have a lot for around $600 with an urn etc ready to go for BIAB

 

[manticle]

Could look at the grainfather.
Or get set up for a lot less with biab and use the spare for kegs, ingredients, etc.

 

[DU99]

Something like this unit you talking about
Cheeky peak Unit

 

[WE5TY]

Hey mate,
I have pm'ed you with some info about gear I have - let me know what you think.
Cheers

 

[JDW81]

Nugget81 is selling some good looking gear and is located in Melbourne. Check out his for sale page

I'm sure he'd be willing to drop the price on his pots for a job lot.

JD

 

[Spiesy]

Something like this unit you talking about
Cheeky peak Unit

Both these units use thermowell with a BIAB system, I'd be a little worried about ripping the bag with the thermowell when lifting out.

Anyone use a thermowell with BIAB?

With my BIAB system I wrap the kettle with blankets, it only loses maybe a degree over a one-hour mash, not a big deal.

 

[doon]

How the hell would you get the bag out the thermowell is 13cm!

 

[DU99]

i dont use a thermowell either on my vessel,i measure before and after. :icon_offtopic:

 

[WE5TY]

I use the long thermowell in my Biab setup... In a 50 L keggle and now in a 70L pot. I just lift the opposite side of the bag up first and it slips out.

 

[Porkchop]

Both these units use thermowell with a BIAB system, I'd be a little worried about ripping the bag with the thermowell when lifting out.

Anyone use a thermowell with BIAB?

With my BIAB system I wrap the kettle with blankets, it only loses maybe a degree over a one-hour mash, not a big deal.

I use a cray pot with bag in it. Which makes it easier to lift and drain and keeps the grain bag away from thermowell and element.

 

[Porkchop]

 

[Porkchop]

http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/index.php?/topic/83503-FS%3A-40L-Crown-Urn%2E-%24200-%5BMelbourne%5D/page__view__findpost__p__1235880

 

[zeggie]

http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/index.php?/topic/83503-FS%3A-40L-Crown-Urn%2E-%24200-%5BMelbourne%5D/page__view__findpost__p__1235880

An urn is a cheap great way to get into BIAB all grain. I'd highly recommend it megs8888

 

[takai]

I use a cray pot with bag in it. Which makes it easier to lift and drain and keeps the grain bag away from thermowell and element.

ImageUploadedByAussie Home Brewer1415084535.770352.jpg

Slight hijack, but care to share the source of the cray pot?

 

[boybrewer]

Slight hijack, but care to share the source of the cray pot?

takai
BCF look under crab cooker $110 for a 38lt pot .

 

[takai]

takai
BCF look under crab cooker $110 for a 38lt pot .

Thanks for that, pity its a set, was hoping i could just get the insert for the urn.

 

[Porkchop]

I bought mine off eBay. Costed about $150 for a 42lt pot and basket. Fits in my 48lt urn nicely.

 

[paulyman]

Something like this unit you talking about
Cheeky peak Unit

I've just bought the Cheeky Peak unit, will post pics tomorrow. Came with a golden ale recipe pack, I'm planning on testing it out this weekend.

 

[Porkchop]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271657161464
Cheap urn! If ya need help setting it up let us know