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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:39 pm Post subject: Codex's Garage Brew Room |
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The story so far.
First of all, I would like to thank Kal for the excellent site and the inspiration he has given for me to start this project.
Admission, I am a complete novice, and other than brewing in buckets with kits years ago, have little experience, but willing to learn, but one thing for sure, I love beer...
So I decided on building a brew room about 3 years ago, and was all set to buy a Speidel Braumeister, when I happened to land on Kal,s site by accident looking for something else. I was intrigued, so had a look around the site. Within 20 minutes I was sold on the Electric Brewery.
The most obvious space for the brew room was the garage, which like most garages in the UK was full of 'stuff'. I had hot and cold water supply in there but no waste, and the only sensible option was to go through the kitchen to reach a waste connection. This meant I had to wait a while until we bought a new kitchen, which was planned (but brought forward a little) Once the waste was in, there was no excuse.
Started by emptying everything out of the garage. Here are some photos.
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Garage emptied and ready to start work |
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
Drinking: American Pale Ale, NEIPA, German Pilsner
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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So decided to go for a tiled floor. Problem was, the floor had been painted years ago to seal the concrete. The tiles may have become unstable on the flakey paint, so had to come up. Not a nice job.
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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In the meantime, some shiny stainless had arrived early. 7 gal Brew Buckets (just like Kal's)
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11116 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Floor tiles completed.
First fixing of the electrics, and dividing wall going up.
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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More first fixing photos
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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Decided to board and tile the hot/wet side, and board, skim and paint the cold side.
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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The extractor hood was made at a local fabrication shop. They also made the ss tables
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The 6in extractor pipe will go straight through the outside wall |
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Fastened directly though the wooden ceiling joists |
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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Wall tiles in progress for the hot side
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This is where the control panel is going to be positioned |
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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The stainless steel brew stand arrives
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codex
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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My deep pot sink, positioned, and plumbed in, complete with spray arm
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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Just need some brew pots now, but starting to take shape
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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I went for the Blichmann G2 20gal kettles which were available to buy in the UK, although they had to be be ordered, so took a while to arrive. I took Kal's advice and changed out the variable flow valves for the 3 piece ball valves on the outlets.
Bit nervous punching out the holes, but all went well
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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I bought the control panel as a DIY version, as there was no pre-built option for the UK.
After a great deal of thought, I decided to get the panel professionally assembled and tested for various reasons. I have very little electrical experience, would have to buy various tools and a tester, would have taken me ages.
I know a couple of electricians who have done work for me, and enquired if they were interested, but both declined.Horses for courses I suppose. Chose a local electrician experienced in panels after a web search. Very happy with the result and it looks neat and tidy inside (to me anyway)
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Steaky360
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codex wrote: | The extractor hood was made at a local fabrication shop. They also made the ss tables |
Hi Codex,
First, looking amazing so far, can't wait to see how it turns out once its all complete . I'm just starting my electric brewery journey myself so I've been stalking these forums for a while now.
I'm just wondering where you managed to get your canopy/hood made? I'm looking to fit out my brewing area with one in the future. Did you need to do any drawings etc. or just let the fabricator know the approximate dimensions/etc?
Cheers!
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
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Link Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Steaky360,
Thanks for the comments. I am nearing completion of the hot side, so planning a first brew in the next few days.
The canopy, I just provided the fabricator with a rough hand sketch, same with the tables. He has made these before, so there were no issues.
Where are you located? I can send a contact number for the fabrication shop
Cheers
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perogi
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Link Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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This is looking really really good. Please keep taking pictures so we can see the progress.
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codex
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Link Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Hot side now nearing completion.
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2 x SS Brewtech buckets (7G) for fermentation |
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jcav
Joined: 21 Sep 2011 Posts: 205 Location: Central Florida
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Link Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:13 am Post subject: |
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Excellent job so far! Best of luck as you finish your rig!
John
_________________ "Perfection is unobtainable, but if you chase perfection you can catch excellence"- Vince Lombardi
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kal Forum Administrator
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