Equipment build - good/bad idea?

[kman]

Hi

Would like to get into All grain brewing (BIAB initially), primarily interested in Ales, but may do the odd Pilsner/larger/stout in the future. Batch volumes would be in the 20-30 litre mark.

Still a newby and am trying to expand my knowledge whilst collecting equipment that will last and I can build upon (but without a huge cost). So looking for a little advice...

As I live in Galway with it's wet n'windy weather indoor (kitchen) brewing seems like the only option (no shed/garage). Indoor gas boilers seem to be very expensive so thinking electric....

From what I've read the Electrim Digital Mashing/boiling bin (http://www.pecoservices.co.uk/digital-mashingboiling-bin---eb1d-30-p.asp ) is a good option and provides  easy control of temperatures etc. I have two concerns though, the capacity and the fact the bin is plastic......

So here's the question....

Was thinking of buying a 50l stock pot (eg https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/50l-stainless-steel-stock-pot-p-1947.html) and fitting the Electrim digital mashing bin upgrade kit (http://www.homebrewcentre.co.uk/electrim-digital-mashing-bin-upgrade-kit) and Electrim Spare Element and Collar (http://www.homebrewcentre.co.uk/electrim-spare-element-and-collar). Then will wrap the stock pot in lagging.

Have seen a few youtube videos of people installing elements into stainless stock pots etc and it doesn't look too hard (just need to drill a couple of holes) and as the upgrade kits include all required parts thought this would be fairly straight forward.

Anyone any advice, is this a reasonable idea or hair brained scheme doomed to failure?

Cheers

K

[googoomuck]

Buy a BIAB starter kit from one of the shops. Cut your teeth with that and then use the electric boiler as a hlt when you progress and make your own kit.

[Leann ull]

Metal Pots need to be earthed plastic ones don't.
If you are on a budget use 2 elements and convert a keg

[Motorbikeman]

There is a good quality cooler mash tun and wort chiller for sale in the sale section  .  Dublin based.   

If I did not have already built one, I would have it.     Its way better than mine..   

[gazz]

I was going to go the keggle route but got a used 40ltr buffalo boiler for €70 and some voile material in pennys €4