ILMSTMF
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Hello,
I am tired of lifting the BK 4 times on brew day. (Omitting details - I've written in other threads on it). I am moving to a different position to conduct mash, bag lift, boil, chill, and transfer to FV. Problem - my usual position is where a perfect overhead hoist point for the hook is available. The new position does not have one.
• I have a 6' A-frame ladder. It seems to be too short. Note that I have to keep the ladder's "arms" somewhat collapsed in order to keep them from touching the kettle - a potential to scratch. This provides less stability of the ladder, in theory.
• Also, the gap between bottom of bag and top of wort surface may not be enough to separate one from the other. I did not conduct this test with actual wort and grains in the bag. See photos:
Possible solutions:
• My neighbor has an 8' A-frame. I have a great friendship with him but I don't want to bother him to borrow on every brew day.
• Elevate the 6' ladder by putting something under each leg. But what? And what would not be heavy? The whole point is to eliminate physical labor so lugging cinder blocks is not something I want to consider. Empty buckets turned upside down stable enough? I just kind of hate this idea.
While I might be able to do this as pictured, the bag would be in the way once done draining. I know @LittleRiver has no problem with this but that gap between hook and kettle looks pretty tight.
Another point - I'm using the holes on the top "step" of the ladder to rest the hook on. The hook does not "bite" onto the curved section of itself thus, not a secure hooking.
All advice appreciated! But please don't tell me to "just eliminate the bag hoist." I'm hoisting it and need the brains here to offer ideas on how. Thanks!
I am tired of lifting the BK 4 times on brew day. (Omitting details - I've written in other threads on it). I am moving to a different position to conduct mash, bag lift, boil, chill, and transfer to FV. Problem - my usual position is where a perfect overhead hoist point for the hook is available. The new position does not have one.
• I have a 6' A-frame ladder. It seems to be too short. Note that I have to keep the ladder's "arms" somewhat collapsed in order to keep them from touching the kettle - a potential to scratch. This provides less stability of the ladder, in theory.
• Also, the gap between bottom of bag and top of wort surface may not be enough to separate one from the other. I did not conduct this test with actual wort and grains in the bag. See photos:
Possible solutions:
• My neighbor has an 8' A-frame. I have a great friendship with him but I don't want to bother him to borrow on every brew day.
• Elevate the 6' ladder by putting something under each leg. But what? And what would not be heavy? The whole point is to eliminate physical labor so lugging cinder blocks is not something I want to consider. Empty buckets turned upside down stable enough? I just kind of hate this idea.
While I might be able to do this as pictured, the bag would be in the way once done draining. I know @LittleRiver has no problem with this but that gap between hook and kettle looks pretty tight.
Another point - I'm using the holes on the top "step" of the ladder to rest the hook on. The hook does not "bite" onto the curved section of itself thus, not a secure hooking.
All advice appreciated! But please don't tell me to "just eliminate the bag hoist." I'm hoisting it and need the brains here to offer ideas on how. Thanks!