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Jdl973
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Brew rig and other pics

#1 Post by Jdl973 » Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:07 pm

I finally figured out the image thing, here are a couple of projects i have been working on.

Walk-in cooler

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Adding tap box to walk-in

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Yeast stir plate from an old computer fan:

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Counter Flow Bottle filler:

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CO2 Pressure Keg filling station:

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And Swagman is building a brew rig for me...I made the CFC and did some really poor welds...If you need welding/fabrication...Swagman is DA MAN

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and all for this....
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BEFORE THERE WAS MATHEMATICS, RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY OR CULTURE...THERE WAS BEER.

In Primary:............. None (how sad is that?)
In Secondary:..........None...see above
On Tap: ..........Barley Wine from 2006, BGSA from 2006...

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#2 Post by klickcue » Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:17 pm

Looks really swell Jason. Fine Job!
Have Fun!

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Re: Brew rig and other pics

#3 Post by meisel » Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:17 pm

That is such a sweet setup!! Love the sight gauge, I know swagman's touch when i see it. Thanks for sharing :thumbup:
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#4 Post by Jensen » Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:47 pm

pLuMiNg!!! Very interesting hot liquor tank, and half the country's copper supply! VeRy NiCe!!! How big is the manual on how to use the setup? :lol:

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#5 Post by Swagman » Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:17 pm

Jensen wrote:pLuMiNg!!! Very interesting hot liquor tank, and half the country's copper supply! VeRy NiCe!!! How big is the manual on how to use the setup? :lol:
Just giving Hatch Plug two suggestions
1. Before you start brewing CLOSE ALL VALVES
2. When finished brewing and flushed OPEN ALL VALVES :salute:

Got to get it to basic type training

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#6 Post by Jdl973 » Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:29 pm

The only "manual" is that before I can take this bad boy rig from Swagman's Shop is I have to brew with the system in front of the Swagman and his posse. Now talk about intimidating. They will forget more about beer brewing than I will learn in a lifetime!

Once I pass "sea trials" and have the rig at home, we will be having a brew party at my home in Lenexa...brewing, beer, BBQ and more beer...more to follow.

I would like to give a big thanks to Swagman, he has been a good friend while i have been recovering and has taught me a ton. You will not meet a nicer guy and awesome brewer.

Oh by the way, I just love to brew! Can ya tell? :bounce:

Jason
BEFORE THERE WAS MATHEMATICS, RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY OR CULTURE...THERE WAS BEER.

In Primary:............. None (how sad is that?)
In Secondary:..........None...see above
On Tap: ..........Barley Wine from 2006, BGSA from 2006...

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#7 Post by Jdl973 » Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:14 am

Just a couple more....

My recent project is a grain mill:

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I finished the basement and put in a bar:
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Bar has to have a pool table...right
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There is more to life than beer...the hard stuff:
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The Wine Collection...this is what eventually got me hooked on beer:
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Jason
BEFORE THERE WAS MATHEMATICS, RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY OR CULTURE...THERE WAS BEER.

In Primary:............. None (how sad is that?)
In Secondary:..........None...see above
On Tap: ..........Barley Wine from 2006, BGSA from 2006...

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Re: Brew rig and other pics

#8 Post by BourbonDrinker » Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:09 am

Hmmmmm... Not a single bottle of bourbon in sight. Curious.
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#9 Post by Blktre » Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:11 am

A Swagman trademark.....

Finally met somebody that is more sick than myself. Congrats!!

So, does the posse have a nickname for you yet, or im guessing you have to pass muster before earning your spot and nickname?

Also, whats the speaker behind the bar??
Just call me Andy!

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#10 Post by Greenblood » Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:18 am

BourbonDrinker wrote:Hmmmmm... Not a single bottle of bourbon in sight. Curious.
Makers on the top shelf.
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#11 Post by BourbonDrinker » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:06 am

Good eye... Let me rephrase it...

Hmmmmm... Not a single bottle of good bourbon in sight. Curious.
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Re: Brew rig and other pics

#12 Post by Swagman » Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:11 am

BourbonDrinker wrote:Good eye... Let me rephrase it...

Hmmmmm... Not a single bottle of good bourbon in sight. Curious.

And there sits a bottle of John Daniel's.


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#13 Post by Jdl973 » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:25 pm

Andy,

I have to "earn" my nickname in the "gentleman's" club, given to me by the DON himself...but i am sure i know what it is going to be...must pass the trial by brew first.

every bar has to have music...

and Devin, there is bourbon, it is on the top self behind the Scotch...

Jason
BEFORE THERE WAS MATHEMATICS, RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY OR CULTURE...THERE WAS BEER.

In Primary:............. None (how sad is that?)
In Secondary:..........None...see above
On Tap: ..........Barley Wine from 2006, BGSA from 2006...

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Re: Brew rig and other pics

#14 Post by Jensen » Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:08 am

Where did you get your pulleys\sheaves? We have everything to assemble our auto-crusher except those. What speed did you settle on with your set up?

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#15 Post by DJ in KC » Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:12 pm

Jdl973 wrote:The only "manual" is that before I can take this bad boy rig from Swagman's Shop is I have to brew with the system in front of the Swagman and his posse.... Jason
Hope I get an invite :lol: :lol: . Haven't been to the shed in ... well just way too long.

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