ArdBir (formally BrewPi Spark) Herms Build

[Leann ull]

Yep 2.8 isn't gonna cut it is that the lwd element? Ok we've had hop trub pics time for boil vids which are easy to do on tapatalk

[molc]

Yeah low density element from brewpi. Pretty much already figured I'll need to put the second element in there. Are the home brew company ones a 37mm hole? Aliexpress is going to love me

No trub cone with me though, as I'm using a hop bag. Need to filter for the plate chiller or it'll clog. I'll do up a wee video next brewday of the kit in use. Doing an amber with whirlpool hops on Saturday;)

[armedcor]

Colm I have a punch for the hbc sized elements. I won't be home for a few weeks but if you can wait it's all yours.

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

I drilled a 38 mm hole and had to get the file out so I'd reckon on 40mm to be on the safe side?

[nigel_c]

[Leann ull]

Better to be looking at it alright

[molc]

Colm I have a punch for the hbc sized elements. I won't be home for a few weeks but if you can wait it's all yours.

Thanks for the offer but I've destroyed my own punches using them on the keg, so don't want to do that to your tools as well. I'm sure I'll find something on aliexpress for dirt cheap

[armedcor]

No bother!

[molc]

About €4 for a 40mm hole saw. I feel so dirty with AliExpress sometimes
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/40mm-Stainless-Steel-Hole-Saws-Carbide-Alloy-Hole-Saw-3-wholesale/1182304754.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.21.SreW0O&ws_ab_test=201556_1,201527_1_71_72_73_74_75,201560_2

[Will_D]

Do Aliexpress take PayPal?

[molc]

Do Aliexpress take PayPal?

Alas no, you have to use your CC with them. I've been pleasantly surprised by their tool quality though. Got step bits from them for cheap and they have done a sterling job and still good as new.
These are the ones I got in case anyone needs the in future:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Arrival-High-Quality-5pcs-Set-HSS-COBALT-MULTIPLE-HOLE-50-Sizes-STEP-DRILL-BIT-SET/32326600192.html

[armedcor]

Man embrace the aliexpress! I love buying odds and ends when it's free shipping!

[Will_D]

Thanks guys, ye have prolly just cost me a shed load of money!   

Managed to blow up me cut off saw yesterday:

Aparently 6 mm stainless is a bit harder than wood!

[pob]

Join the AA = AliExpress Anonymous.

Seriously dangerous site, kid in a sweetshop syndrome, 'ooh, one of those things. Oh, look over there, more ...'

What's that smell? Burning plastic

[DEMPSEY]

Thanks guys, ye have prolly just cost me a shed load of money!   

Managed to blow up me cut off saw yesterday:

Aparently 6 mm stainless is a bit harder than wood!

WTF were you cutting 6mm stainless for