Barley Crusher.... JUNK!

[just2brew]

Of all the homebrew equipment I've purchased. The Barley Crusher is the only one I regret. Time is limited and having it intermittently crushing with endless manipulation..... hobbies should be fun.... Poorly manufactered JUNK. Any recommendations on a quality grain crusher?

 

[kh54s10]

My cheapo Corona style mill has never failed me. But when I go to a roller mill it will most likely go with a Monster Mill MM2.

 

[chef1978]

Of all the homebrew equipment I've purchased. The Barley Crusher is the only one I regret. Time is limited and having it intermittently crushing with endless manipulation..... hobbies should be fun.... Poorly manufactered JUNK. Any recommendations on a quality grain crusher?

what brand did you get?just so i wont make the same mistake.cheers.

 

[isomerization]

That's weird, I bought mine from Amazon. Used it at least twice a month for the last two years and no issues. I crush really fine too.

 

[RevKev]

Bought the MM2 knock off from beverage factory... Haven't regerted it

 

[schematix]

MM-3 Pro

 

[MaryB]

My barley crusher is going on 3k pound of grain... not an issue. But I clean the rollers well after every use!

 

[Braufessor]

Monster Mill 2 roller is what I have now and very happy with it.

I had a Barley Crusher and it was a good mill for a quite a while - but it wore out and quit pulling grain. Seems to be a pretty common complaint.

 

[cubalz]

I use the MM2 with the larger shaft hooked up to a 1/2 hp electric motor on a stand and it has been flawless no matter what the grain bill. I highly recommend it!

 

[augiedoggy]

what brand did you get?just so i wont make the same mistake.cheers.

"barley crusher " is the brand... theres at least three threads this week covering this same mill and the same complaints...

 

[augiedoggy]

My barley crusher is going on 3k pound of grain... not an issue. But I clean the rollers well after every use!

and you shouldnt have to!