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JayBo
Joined: 23 Oct 2016 Posts: 35
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Link Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 1:58 pm Post subject: Time for a new malt mill |
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My 10 yo barley crusher needs replacement. The shaft is slightly bent, making it stick and its just time.
I think I'm going to buy something different this time, perhaps a monster mill or crankenstein. Not sure if there is really a difference between the 2 or 3 rollers, however I wanted to see what other folks are using.
Thanks.
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Link Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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I use a monster mill 2-roller that is motorized. I have no complaints.
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JayBo
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Link Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, $150 for a 3 roller mill and hopper...that is a deal. I love that it has flat spots on the drive spindle so the drill can get a better grip. *winner*
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wscottcross
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Link Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:16 am Post subject: |
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JayBo wrote: |
Wow, $150 for a 3 roller mill and hopper...that is a deal. I love that it has flat spots on the drive spindle so the drill can get a better grip. *winner* |
I know. I paid more for my Barley Crusher 4 years ago.Been super happy with it. I have a very slow speed (900 RPM max) drill hooked up and I think it could crush stone it has so much torque. I'm now officially a pro brewer and I'm still using it it for 1 barrel batches. We are looking at a 5-7 barrel upgrade in the near future, but until then this guy will certainly keep up.
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Mr Walleye
Joined: 23 Dec 2013 Posts: 71 Location: Ossining, NY
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JayBo
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Link Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Mr Walleye wrote: | I've been using the MM3 powered by a drill for a couple of years and have never had an issue.
BUT.....I was at nearby casino a few weeks back and left with a slightly fatter wallet than when I arrived - so I did this last weekend.
Ran it through it's first batch and couldn't be more tickled with my new brewery bling!
The old drill always worked fine for me, but heck, as long as the casino was buying! |
Love it!
That setup looks so much better than the whole pulley system I sometimes see.
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JSB
Joined: 17 Oct 2016 Posts: 125 Location: NE Ohio
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Link Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Mr Walleye wrote: | - so I did this last weekend.
Ran it through it's first batch and couldn't be more tickled with my new brewery bling! |
NICE!
Parts list please....
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Mr Walleye
Joined: 23 Dec 2013 Posts: 71 Location: Ossining, NY
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Link Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:43 am Post subject: |
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The parts list is pretty simple actually:
In this case a MM3 grain mill with extended hopper you can get from many brewing sites or your LHBS.
A Rubbermaid three shelf rolling cart that I picked up from a local restaurant supply wholesale club I'm a member of, but available many other places. Personal preference on what to mount the mill and motor to will prevail here though. There are many innovative cart and cabinet mounting choices listed online in motorized mill threads. I opted for mobility, so went with the cart.
An All American Aleworks 240RPM motor and correctly sized Lovejoy coupler set to match the mill. The Lovejoy couplers are also available from them ordering as a package.
https://www.allamericanaleworks.com/shop/240-rpm-power-grinder-grain-mill-motor/
A Dayton 2X440 Drum Switch, available many places but mine came from this spot on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/381023187682?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336652980&toolid=20008&mkevt=1
A couple of 1/2 inch electrical strain relief connectors available at your local hardware store for where the electrical cords enter and exit the Drum Switch.
Miscellaneous bolts and screws to assemble that I had laying around the workshop, along with 5 feet off the male end of an old heavy duty extension cord I had that the lawn mower ate through the middle of. (damn kids)
A 1/4 inch piece of plywood I had laying around cut to size to act as a shim between the MM3 and it's base. If you look close at the pictures it's a grey piece between the mill and base. This is needed for this particular setup to get the mill up to the correct height as the motor shaft. A larger piece could be used under the mill base as well if you have a larger piece, but I only had this smaller piece on hand it cut to fit perfectly.
If you are handy with electrical, you can follow the motor wiring schematic on the All American site in relation to the schematic on the switch housing with no problem. For anyone using these same items in the future who is unsure how to wire it, drop me a PM and I'll open my switch and photo-detail which of the pre-numbered motor wires go to which of the switch terminals.
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Mr Walleye
Joined: 23 Dec 2013 Posts: 71 Location: Ossining, NY
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Link Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:54 am Post subject: |
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JayBo wrote: | Mr Walleye wrote: | I've been using the MM3 powered by a drill for a couple of years and have never had an issue.
BUT.....I was at nearby casino a few weeks back and left with a slightly fatter wallet than when I arrived - so I did this last weekend.
Ran it through it's first batch and couldn't be more tickled with my new brewery bling!
The old drill always worked fine for me, but heck, as long as the casino was buying! |
Love it!
That setup looks so much better than the whole pulley system I sometimes see. |
Thanks! I completely agree.
But if you happen to have a strong enough motor at your disposal, the pullies may be the only way you can get into the correct rotational speed range.
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JayBo
Joined: 23 Oct 2016 Posts: 35
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Link Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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The kegco, 3 roller mill is wonderful. I'm able to run it with a cordless drill with no issues. Extremely smooth bearings really make a difference. Quality product.
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jrmontecarlo24
Joined: 26 Mar 2018 Posts: 1 Location: Houston
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Link Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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Nice setup.
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Mr Walleye
Joined: 23 Dec 2013 Posts: 71 Location: Ossining, NY
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Link Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:34 am Post subject: |
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jrmontecarlo24 wrote: | Nice setup. |
Thanks jr!
A year later and I'm still happy as a lark!
I buy a lot of grain in bulk and a lot of my local brew buds get their grain from me to help out with the bulk purchasing.
As such, I believe there has been nearly a ton of grain run through this baby in the last year.
Still as smooth, quiet and quick as the day I turned it on the first time.
Although, I'm no longer sure if the brew buds care about the bulk grain savings any more or they are just dropping by to drink my beer! LOL
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XPLSV
Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 1 Location: Colorado Springs
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Link Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:15 am Post subject: |
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Nice...heading down that road right now. Just ordered my MM-3Pro yesterday and getting ready to order the AAAW motor. Glad to hear it continues to run as smooth as Day 1.
Bernie
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KB
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Possible to see the switch wiring diagram connections allowing CW and CCW use? Thanks.
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Mr Walleye
Joined: 23 Dec 2013 Posts: 71 Location: Ossining, NY
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