Three vessel v Braumiester

[hooper80]

Hey guys, need an opinion on 3 vessel compared to braumiester? Thinking the sabco or a 50lt braumiester.

 

[Black Devil Dog]

Here's a previous discussion about the same thing.

Never brewed on a 3v so have zero experience with a SABCO, but had a 50l Brau for a while now.

A few points about a 50l Braumeister.

• Single vessel = smaller footprint
• requires 15amp power connection. (probably a drawback if you need to get that installed)
• Automated mash settings.
• Easy cleaning and storing.
• Available off the shelf from multiple AU retailers. (Warranty might be an issue if you have to bring in a SABCO from o/s).
• Pretty sure a 50l Brau would be considerably cheaper.

Probably a few more things I've missed and maybe someone with a SABCO or similar can chime in with their views.

FWIW I'm really happy with my 50l Brau.

 

[malt junkie]

Have had both, going back to 3v when I can afford it.

 

[lael]

Have had both, going back to 3v when I can afford it.

Oh interesting, what do you miss?

 

[Crusty]

Have had both, going back to 3v when I can afford it.

The same for me.
Don't get me wrong, the Braumeister is a great bit of kit but it does have some limitations against a 3V setup.
I've always been a little disappointed with the boil from the 50L Brau, adequate, but far from the grunt I'd like to boil at.
Grain weight limitations is a big factor for me especially when I want to do an All Grain, Single Malt, for other brewing activities.
I've gone with the 30A control panel from The Electric Brewery & will be running 3 x 120L pots when I get round to it. The 30A panel is designed for 20G batches so that will allow me to do some other forms of brewing when I need 40L of 1.080. My boil kettle & mash Tun both have 5500w elements controlled output via the PID so that should get the boil rockin.