Blichmann, is basically Beechcraft parts pricing where a Chevy part will do the job fine.īased off your username, I'm gonna guess you are a Growler guy. It appears to basically be a Kal Clone but I'm not sure 100% on if the inner workings are the same, but based off the 3 PIDs, switches, and big ass heatsink, I'm betting it's RTDs telling PIDs the temp, which are driving SSRs to control the elements.īlichmann is nice, but if going that route, I like Kal's system better the Blichmann's on the control side. The Spike System is likely the most cost effective. Now, 2 "Standard" SS Kettles and a InfuSsion MLT would be a good match, that's what I've been looking at. Maybe a touch more deadspace under the false bottom, but no issues with a HERMS electric system if you are fly sparging. The MTSS system is good to maintain temp but will take FOREVER to heat. Trying to mount a 5500 W element in the InfuSSIOn ton would be hard. The "logical" place to put a Hot Water Heater 5500W element is too high up to be useful for 5g finished batches. The SS brewtech 20g BME BK will work if you only plan to do 10g finished batches. I do have a Kal Clone electric control panel. I've looked at upgrading my kettles as I currently have a hodgepodge of a Bayou Aluminum 60qt HLT, Keggle MLT and a no name SS 10g BK. Blichmann recently outsourced their "Anvil" line to compete with these new China-based brands hitting the market, but I was able to talk to John Blichmann briefly at NHC2016 and he talked about spending time touring various Chinese fabrication facilities to ensure the Anvil line was being made under acceptable standards and conditions instead of just sourcing to whoever was cheapest.īottom line? Spike if you're on the fence about price vs quality.Blichmann if US manufacturing matters to you. Again, it depends on whether or not this matters to you. SS/Spike may be welded and assembled in the US, but the manufacturing takes place in China. If you're willing to spend the coin, Blichmann is phenomenal gear, and made in the US if that's important to you. There are lots of folks out there that are gung-ho on the SS equipment but to me it feels a bit more flimsy than Spike equipment does. Links aren't working, but I'll throw in my 2c about the companies after seeing them in person over the last two NHCsīetween Spike and SS.Spike. oh and if you know of another manufacturer of a complete setup I should be looking into please mention it. Sorry for the shotgun approach, just thought I'd get the opinions of you guys. I'm leaning towards the spike system but the SS Brewtech looks solid too. They are the SS Brewtech, Spike, and Blichman systems linked here: (I don't believe it's electric so it will require some modification and a power panel) Looks like, everything I'd need minus the conical fermenter (Will also require a fermenter) So I've been poking around and I'm looking at three systems. So here's what I think I want after cobbling bits and pieces together and just not enjoying the mess and prep and the sanitation concerns that go along with buckets, carboys, bottling, etc. I finally have some cash and a good location to brew as well as more time to put into it. Hey all, I'm back after a long hiatus and I'm looking at stepping up my brew game.
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