Show me how you drain...

[warriorcoach]

Your bag- grain bag that is. Building my basement e-biab set up and installed wiring and my hood today. Besides sliding the pot over to the side, I can't figure out a good way to hook up a system to drain the grain bag ( I actually will have a bag inside a strainer pot as it is a legacy Pico Brew system- the prior Brew Boss). So, show me your set up!!

 

[MaxStout]

I brew in my garage, using a ratchet pulley I bought from Wilserbrewer.

 

[Destovi]

I brew in my garage also and use a ladder to drainView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1426380313.296993.jpg

 

[gtmaus]

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Simple eyebolt and a clasped hook

 

[warriorcoach]

I would love to be able to use the pulley but I have a range hood over the pot to vent the steam. I am trying to figure something out so I will not have to move the pot (15 gallon). Thought about creating a base on drawer slides. Slide it to the side for mashing and draining. Slide it closed and centered under the hood for the boil. That way I could use the ratcheting pulley.

 

[warriorcoach]

Is that in the middle of your hood, gtmaus?

 

[masskrug]

I have a post next to my brew kettle I use a clamp to hold the rope.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Not me, just a crazy fork lift wielding customer of mine...kidding aside, a ratchet pulley works wonders.

 

[gtmaus]

Is that in the middle of your hood, gtmaus?

Yeah it sure is. 3/8"stainless eyebolt anchored to the hood. Stainless clasp hooks through the handle of the bag.

 

[GenIke]

^^I use a big one of these things

 

[warriorcoach]

@gtmaus- so your vent is through the side or back of your hood, not the top? You have an in line fan?

 

[jahdub]

I use one of these www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6021-3539-BB-Adjustable-Garment-Rack/dp/B004BDP642/

I already had it, since my washer/dryer doesn't have anything convenient to hang my clothes on. Nice to have a dual purpose item that only cost $15.

 

[Rivenin]

^^I use a big one of these things

thats what she said.....

 

[gtmaus]

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The exhaust run is about 10'

 

[kaffeenjunkie]

@gtmaus what is the fan you are using. I have about the same run and I need something with more pull.

 

[gtmaus]

@gtmaus what is the fan you are using. I have about the same run and I need something with more pull.

I picked this one up on Amazon for $89 I believe. Couldn't be happier with it

Tjernlund M-6 Inline Duct Booster Fan, Hydroponic Blower Heat Air Conditioning Vent Exhaust, 530 CFM, 6"

 

[gtmaus]

Found it. Here's the link

Tjernlund M-6 Inline Duct Booster Fan, Hydroponic Blower Heat Air Conditioning Vent Exhaust, 530 CFM, 6" Tjernlund http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005XNNYMU/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005XNNYMU/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[MaxStout]

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[warriorcoach]

Holy ****ke, that is some nice looking duct work there gtmaus! 500 plus cfm- I bet you have no trouble getting that steam out.

 

[gtmaus]

No steam, no smell, and no condensation make for a happy brew day.

 

[doug293cz]

Not me, just a crazy fork lift wielding customer of mine...kidding aside, a ratchet pulley works wonders.

Way overkill! Using those Sun's for brewery control would also be way overkill.

Brew on

 

[brewprint]

The forklift just using the bag strings gives me total confidence in the stitching and the string. I thought it seemed a little sketchy when I finally used it yesterday.

 

[1977Brewer]

The forklift just using the bag strings gives me total confidence in the stitching and the string. I thought it seemed a little sketchy when I finally used it yesterday.

You haven't seen Wilsers weight tests then. 150 lbs of iron in them suckas.

 

[djt17]

I use bucket-in-bucket (Zapap). Just pull the bag out of the kettle & drop in the top bucket. It's my old bottling bucket I haven't used in years. Since this photo was taken, I have added 2X the holes.

 

[BowAholic]

I use bucket-in-bucket (Zapap). Just pull the bag out of the kettle & drop in the top bucket. It's my old bottling bucket I haven't used in years. Since this photo was taken, I have added 2X the holes.

great idea and you could also use a 3rd bucket to press the bag and squeeze it out..

 

[Disintegr8or]

A collapsable gantry frame made out of 2x4

 

[Onkel_Udo]

I was going to suggest a rolling arm like a cherry picker or even just a swing-arm attached to the wall but that gantry is even easier. It could be made of unistrut or wood or welded up bed frame.

 

[warriorcoach]

Have not built my stand yet. Was also thinking I could just put it on locking casters and the whole stand/table could roll to the side or forward to a spot I could hang a ratcheting pulley from.

 

[Eamon]

This is what I use.

 

[pennengr]

I use one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Crestware-Commercial-Double-Strainer-Package/dp/B00DI3ZTC0

 

[JONNYROTTEN]

My hoist

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[kaffeenjunkie]

@gtmaus- Thanks! One click makes it too easy sometimes.
I see some modifications in my future.
So I don't totally hijack this thread.
Chain hanging from floor joist through the hood with a ratchet pulley.

 

[wobdee]

I use a pulley to hoist my basket up high enough to slide a grill grate under then drop the basket down to let it drain and squeeze.

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[DurtyChemist]

I copy ^ but I don't have a fancy hoist, just two hands and my arms by my side.

 

[gtmaus]

I use a pulley to hoist my basket up high enough to slide a grill grate under then drop the basket down to let it drain and squeeze.

Is that a basket from Utah biodiesel?
Just ordered mine today. How do you like it compared to a bag?

 

[wobdee]

Is that a basket from Utah biodiesel?
Just ordered mine today. How do you like it compared to a bag?

Its from Arborfab.com. 400 micron, works great. I like it better than a bag, easier to squeeze with the round plate I had him make, easier to dump the grains and clean, also much more durable and should last a long time.

 

[gtmaus]

Sweet. Same company I ordered mine from. I picked up the press plate too. Super excited for it to arrive

 

[Black Island Brewer]

I used some angle iron attached to my stand, easily removable when needed.

 

[Black Island Brewer]

Sorry, the pic didn't attach.

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[brucebeernut]

Can't see it but there's a hook on the overhang from the roof.