Getting a new BIAB set up

agreed, you'll end up buying it twice, I've done that too many times, save and buy the best
 
But you know for example a picnic tap will do in the meantime until you can afford the good stuff.

And research that item make sure it adds up to the price tag. Even get a second opinion on a forum like this. The dud items will always get weeded out.
 
I'm not saying don't buy a picnic tap while waiting for the good stuff, just buy a good picnic tap.
 
There’s a saying where I come from “poor people can’t afford to be cheap”.
 
German saying: "He who buys cheap goods must be rich."
 
Every time I watch them dig up bones on Expedition unknown, or some other science show, i can't help but ask myself how long someone must be dead before it stops being grave robbing and becomes archeology??
And along those lines how much does one spend on a hobby before you crossover from being a hobbyist to being an un-paid semi-pro?? :D

note to self ..stay off forum after 3rd beer ..you ask stupid questions…:D:D
 
Medarius said:
Every time I watch them dig up bones on Expedition unknown, or some other science show, i can't help but ask myself how long someone must be dead before it stops being grave robbing and becomes archeology??
And along those lines how much does one spend on a hobby before you crossover from being a hobbyist to being an un-paid semi-pro?? :D

note to self ..stay off forum after 3rd beer ..you ask stupid questions…:D:D
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Both good questions - food for thought!
 
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Quite clever what with the PVC pipe and all. Can you store the pump and chiller in the box?
 
Good setup not to complicated.
Heat via gas burner?
Mash in a bag or wire basket?
 
Pump station fits in the box.

Electric eBIAB, mash in bag in a basket.
Low mounted whirlpool and edge pickup tube

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It's a Bayou Classic pot with the steamer basket. It has some small screws around the top that keep it from sitting down all the way.

I can post a pic tomorrow
 
How do you like your flat plate heat exchanger? I've always been a copper coil fan myself (Jaded Brewing) but for size and efficiency I'm curious to hear how you like it.
 
My first bib set up was just like that, just a note those plate chillers get clogged easy, not meant for hoppy beer
 
Honestly, it works great, but I would rather have an IC. I stress about how clean it is

I have a SS hop basket, and with the whirlpool and edge pickup I hope it will stay cleaner
 
Leak test and function check went well. The boil coil was adding about 2 degrees a minute.... estimate....full volume check and cleaning tomorrow or Monday
 
Did you do a test to see how long it takes to get to mash temps then to boil temps? The system comes with a BIAB bag and not a basket?
 
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