Deviantbrew1, first off, let me begin by saying I mean absolutely no disrespect. I was very interested in this system as a pilot system for the brewery we plan to open within the next year but after I broke down the cost of everything, I have to wonder if there is something additional that you left out of the original post. As someone who is preparing to open a brewery, I need to be very aware of my spending as to not take away money from something else. I noticed someone earlier in the thread was comparing apples to oranges when comparing this beautiful system to a Spike system, which I agree is what was happening but I am comparing apples to apples and having trouble understanding the original $16,500 price tag. Does this set up also come with commercial fridges for the conical/brite that makes the original cost justifiable? This is a genuine question and just want to make sure I'm not overlooking anything.
45 Gallon Brew Kettle with Tangential Inlet, Sight Glass, 2 Element Ports and LegsStoutTanks - $1,103.00
40 Gallon Conical Fermenter with Butterfly Valves. Designed to Fit in a FreezerStoutTanks - $1,043.00
40 Gallon Hot Liquor Tank with Sight Glass, HERMS Coil, 2 Element Ports and LegsStoutTanks - $1,123.00
40 Gallon Mash Tun with 3 Recirculating Fittings, Bottom Outlet and LegsStout Tanks - $863.00
37 Gallon Brite Beer Tank fits in freezerStoutTanks - $1,363.00
9.2 Gallon Combination Wort Grant / Hop BackStoutTanks - $413.00
2 Chugger pumps with Center Stainless Steel Inlet, 230 volt, 1/20 HP, ½ X ½ Threaded connections - $320.00
2 Camco 5500W (240V), ripple, ultra low watt density heating elements (DYI) - $275.00
50 Amp Electric Control Pannel for 30+ gallons from The Electric BrewerySpike Innovations - $2,900.00
40 Plate Duda Diesel Beer Wort Garden Hose Chiller, Garden Hose X ½ Hose Barb - $150.00 (estimate based on the site)
All valves, tubing, seals, cam locks, for complete 1BBL set up, everything possible upgraded when it was ordered new nothing is used or was bought used
*Added or broken down components:
40 ft. silicone tubing - $80.00
Upgraded butterfly valves (8) - $250.00
Cam lock sets (20) - $200.00
Additional tri clover gaskets (20) - $20.00
Additional tri clover fittings (10) - $130.00
Pressure relief valve (2) - $ 278.00
Freight costs - $500.00
Total: - $11,192