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Great tip! I ended up moving them up after your post, I've just been busy brewing and not posting! I also reconfigured some of the fittings on the valves to prevent kinking in some hoses. Overall I've been very happy with the system. My first brew was about 60% efficiency, however my last one...

It is! SKOL my friend has bigger and better things to fabricate that pump mounts, but I found these in the meantime. I decided to split the pumps to reduce hose length, so I need to redesign the mounts anyway. One last fitting to connect the steam condenser and we are good to go.

In - thanks!

Looking great - I can’t believe I just found this thread - going to have to start from the beginning tomorrow and catch up! for what it’s worth, I was very concerned with echo in my room but once I got some furniture in there, even though it was all SS, it was reduced greatly. also super...

I went with a craftsman cabinet - MM3, dedicated motor and I added an elevated spot for my scale.

thanks! It really is. Powering up the system today was a big moment.

I took a little trim break to hookup the system. I figure I’ve been patient enough - I got it back in July. I had to splice the BK wire behind the wall with a couple J boxes I ended up running a couple 1/4” bolts through the table. I just sprayed some pex - it doesn’t look nearly as bad as I...

I got the sink plumbed finally. The clean out will eventually have a male BLQD. It’s not pretty, o may figure out an aesthetic treatment, but it’s functional. I need to make some sort of rubber spacer to replace tue block of woof before I can hook up the counter flow for good.

We’ll the trim work on the brewery is completed. I’m working on painting the 2 doors before I work my way trimming out the rest of the basement. That also means I was able to place the furniture in their final locations - big day for me. lots of plumbing and electrical left to get the system...

Lots of trim work the last 4 days. I also plumbed finished off the counter flow plumbing. I went with a push to connect since I have a backup valve on the stem and it allows for easy removal. I tend to rush the finish work so I’m doing my best to combat that. Once I get the quarter round in I...

Here’s a better view. I need a cover for the chiller when it’s not in use ASAP. link fixed!

Been tiling and grouting what seems like forever. Finally got a chance to set it up and appreciate all the planning and hard work. There’s a long way to go, but I think I’ll sit back and have a beer tonight.

More to come later, but quick update. I started tiling last week, I’m through about 20%, but it’s been going well. I also completed the trim piece for the controller. Lots more tiling to do before I can get this all set up.

Big night last night - finally got the controller in. Next step should be to tile the backsplash but I think I’ll finish the trim below the controller.

Well my spike 15 gallon system came Friday, so i can finally cut in the controller cabinet. I wanted to wait until it was in hand to get the best fit. I had framed the opening ahead of time but didn't want the inspector asking too many questions, so i sheet rocked over it. I overbuilt the...

i had to mock up some equipment. Penguin will go on a shelf above the conical next week

Well, I passed final inspection, that was a nice hurdle. To celebrate, I finally pulled the trigger on the Spike system. Next step is picking out subway tile for the back of the brewery wall. I also need to build in the controller once it shows up, i just didnt want the inspector asking...

Well, its been a long time since I posted an update. My plan was to post updates every step of the way, but it just simply didn't happen. Most of the summer was spent insulating, framing, and running utilities. I absolutely have wires and hoses strewn about, so a good amount of effort was...

I actually got very lucky with that. I was looking on craigslist for a CO2 tank to build my own and that Perlick showed up 3 miles away. I drove there immediately and got a great deal.

Thanks for the kind words.