Show us your brewrig

[Tonypepperoni]

I'm pretty new to ag brewing, but this is my sv rig. It's pretty much up and running now and I've done 3 brews on it so far. The next step is a decent controller.

 

[brewologist]

That rig looks sweet mate.

What size pots are you using, kettle and malt pipe?

Awesome.

 

[keifer33]

Nice work Mr T Pepperoni.

 

[Tonypepperoni]

Cheers,
The main pot is around 45ltrs and the malt pipe is about 16. Can just squeeze 6kgs in the malt pipe and the last brew I ended up with a lick over 21ltrs with a 1.073 sg. So I'm pretty happy with it so far. At the moment I'm not chilling and cubing. The part I'm most happy with is the trolley/frame. Very handy for the clean up.

 

[Truman42]

Here she is all dressed in black and with the controller parked up for storage. Used 3mm rubber matting which certainly looks better than just the ply and easier to clean up spills. I just need to add a cover for the pump.

 

[brewologist]

Hey Truman,

That is one tidy looking rig mate.

Very nice.

 

[tricache]

Got my keggle and mash tun esky finally finished yesteday. Now just to work out the method of doing a brew with it (moving liquid around ect) but all and all I'm pretty happy with it!

 

[Fents]

Got my keggle and mash tun esky finally finished yesteday. Now just to work out the method of doing a brew with it (moving liquid around ect) but all and all I'm pretty happy with it!

keggle1.jpg

keggle2.jpg

mashtun1.jpg

mashtun2.jpg

If you can start with gravity, no need for pumps you will be up and running in no time. Then when you are versed enough you can add a pump if you like.

 

[Fents]

Here she is all dressed in black and with the controller parked up for storage. Used 3mm rubber matting which certainly looks better than just the ply and easier to clean up spills. I just need to add a cover for the pump.

brewstand2.jpg

Hats off truman, sure you ask a shitload of questions but that sure is one tidy rig. Hope you make some ace beers from it.

 

[Edak]

Looking great Truman and Tony, tricache yours is good too but less porn.

 

[pk.sax]

Tricache, that's pretty close to what I'm wanting to do. Any chance of details on the esky conversion?

i.e., how did you remove the existing drain plug, any special hex key or tool?, did you have to pack the 1/2" pipe? whatcha using for the braid? Fittings involved? Test run yet?

Cheers, PK

 

[tricache]

Looking great Truman and Tony, tricache yours is good too but less porn.

It's kind of like me...not that great to look at but does the job :lol:

 

[tricache]

Tricache, that's pretty close to what I'm wanting to do. Any chance of details on the esky conversion?

i.e., how did you remove the existing drain plug, any special hex key or tool?, did you have to pack the 1/2" pipe? whatcha using for the braid? Fittings involved? Test run yet?

Cheers, PK

The existing plug came out easy, it is just a large plastic nut on the inside so I just undid it with a shifter.

My exact parts for the esky :-
Weldless Ball Valve - http://www.ibrew.com.au/collections/brewery-plumbing/products/ball-valve-with-bulkhead
40mm Cooler Threaded Nipple Fitting - http://www.ibrew.com.au/collections/brewery-plumbing/products/threaded-nipple
12 inch Bazooka Filter - http://www.ibrew.com.au/collections/sparging-equipment/products/mesh-screen

I used a washer on the outside just to get a nice tight fit on the esky and I have filled it up with water with no leaks, I am going to test the whole system out with hot water on the weekend but I know the keggle doesn't leak as I have already done a boil test in that.

 

[Edak]

Hey Tony,
Where are you from? You can't just come in, show off your porn as your first post and not expect us to ask....

Welcome to the forum by the way

 

[brentice]

im a big fan of porn.... True

 

[Tonypepperoni]

Hey Tony,
Where are you from? You can't just come in, show off your porn as your first post and not expect us to ask....

Welcome to the forum by the way

Sorry mate, haha. I'm from melbourne. Not quite up with the forum etiquette, so if there's anything else I should know please let me know.

 

[Edak]

Yeah no worries, it was a joke with hidden compliments. Just wait for all the people to ask where you got the bits and bobs to build that masterpiece.

 

[Tonypepperoni]

Haha, thanks for the compliments. Happy to share any info I have.

 

[billygoat]

Got my keggle and mash tun esky finally finished yesteday. Now just to work out the method of doing a brew with it (moving liquid around ect) but all and all I'm pretty happy with it!

keggle1.jpg

keggle2.jpg

mashtun1.jpg

mashtun2.jpg

What sort of element is that, wattage etc?
Cheers

 

[stretch69]

Hey PK,

I made a mash tun by following this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftY_HZAFJFc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I haven't tested it yet coz I'm still working on the keggles