Braumeister Style Build

[brenmurph]

thats clever, seems the same idea as the coffee cafetiere plunger only bigger, is that where u got the idea?

[Brew_for_Buttons]

€116 in a local plumbing supply store. It could probably be got a little cheaper if you tried a group buy, they had to buy it in for us. Seems to be a good pump but can't be run dry.

[Garry]

thanks I am looking for a pump for a different job and this one might do the trick.

I been looking at this one. It seems to be a bit sturdier than the solar pump I have.

[Brew_for_Buttons]

It all depends on the flow and the head. With the ecocirc you can get up to 50L/min at a low head. try and get the pump curves.

[Shane Phelan]

Solar pumps ones are she-ite.

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In what applications though? Aren't they ok if there isn't any material in the liquid you are pumping?

[DEMPSEY]

thanks I am looking for a pump for a different job and this one might do the trick.

I been looking at this one. It seems to be a bit sturdier than the solar pump I have.

That source should be good as he is a JBK man and so a homebrewer at heart 

[DEMPSEY]

Solar pumps are not shite you get what you pay for. They are very cheap and do work but can give problems when used with viscous liquid. I use them but you best have a stand by and since they are cheap,did I mention they are cheap

[JD]

And, Dempsey, as well as that they are cheap, to boot 

[Ciderhead]

thanks I am looking for a pump for a different job and this one might do the trick.

I been looking at this one. It seems to be a bit sturdier than the solar pump I have.

shipping is expensive, i asked, 15stg even using PMotel

[alealex]

There are 2 2KW elements formed in semicircles  in the bottom of the pot (still to be fitted ) each element is 5 ft long.

Hi Buttons,
where did you get low watt density elements from? or was it a special order? mine are 2x2kW, about 100cm and doing great but when I start mashing at 45-50*C starch is catching on elements as temperature rises. Simple solution is to start at 55-60*C
Is it the insulation or double wall on the vessel?

[Brew_for_Buttons]

We have 25 mm of insulation sandwichedbetween the tank and a thin outside layer of steel. The elements came from(http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=130488731809). They were easy to bend and cheap enough to buy a few spares just incase. They are formed into M. Shapes then curved to the circumference of the pot.

[alealex]

Cheers man.

[Brew_for_Buttons]

Finally ready to brew. So its taken allot longer than planned but after a successful malt free run last weekend we are ready for a big brew day this weekend. The build is finished, leak free with elements and pump installed. all the electrics seem to be operational and haven't blown the fuse box off the wall. (Have each element connected up to different loops in the house). The temperature controller is doing what its meant to and switching the relays and seems to learn the process quickly and not overshoot. The programme is recording everything and changing the temperature set point properly during the mash and bringing to boil, even giving the notifications for all the hop additions. Will post some pics after the brew. Figures crossed

[Ciderhead]

Pics of the gear, bever mind after  ??

[Brew_for_Buttons]

Maybe tomorrow, going to try and get out too the shed an put yeast starter on. On that note has any body any experience with one of these https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/wortoxygenator-set-brewferm-p-1005.html.