It has begun

[mwedge]

I have finally started on building my steam brew system. Got the stand welded up this past week thanks to Clint. Hoping to get it completed by the end of the year. The next step is to finish the steam generator/condensate return tank platform then start on the plumbing. After that I am going to have the stand powder coated. Here are some pics of the stand.

http://www.capandhare.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=220
http://www.capandhare.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=221
http://www.capandhare.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=222
http://www.capandhare.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=223

[mwedge]

http://www.capandhare.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=224
http://www.capandhare.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=225
http://www.capandhare.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=226

[BeerSawks]

Saw the stand and tanks at Rahr on Saturday, looks great! Is the modded keg the condensate return tank?

[mwedge]

Yes, the modded keg is the condensate return tank.

[gwbbc]

Lets brew

[TurboBrew]

Looking good. I've been wondering what that steam setup was for ever since I stumbled upon it 2 years back while wandering around Rahr.

Please don't blow yourself up.

And if you do, I call whats left of the rig.

[BeerSawks]

The steam generator looks similar to the steamers I use at the jewelry repair center I used to work at. Just bigger.

[mwedge]

yep. the small electric generators are all pretty much the same. just different size and number of heating elements.

[jayellis]

Wow, that's a rig!! Going into business, Mark?

[TheDoubleJ]

Looks great.
How much will powder coating a stand that size cost you?

[mwedge]

Not sure yet, I will let you know when I get the cost estimates.

[MightyCow9]

I will brew with you anytime. Wait, Clint helped you build a steam powered system. Just call me early so I can suit up

http://www.goochlandgazette.com/midlothianexchange/images/uploads/MX_040909_bombsquar1A.jpg

[Clint]

Ha ha... I felt like I was wearing one of those Friday... it was a wee bit warm that day.

[BeerSawks]

What's the brewing capacity?

[mwedge]

the kettles are ~ 28 gallons completely full. should be able to do 20 gallon batches.

[schooly]

In that first pic there is welding going on and a bunch of outhouses in the background, what is the meaning of this???

[Clint]

so asks the guy pictured breast fondeling a grown man in a pink bunny suit...

[jayellis]

I figured Mark has a lot of chili-eating neighbors and he doesn't want them using the toilet in the house...

And having the portapotty close to the welding rig means you don't have to stop welding when you have to take a break...