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Gissa lift?

Post by MashBag » Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:39 am

I would like to be able to change the working height of my boiler during the brew.

I currently have it on an aluminium jump step.

Platform size needs to be 40cm wide and lift 50kg from floor to just about worktop height.

Everthing found so far is either lab size and to small or factory size.

So... ideas anyone?
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by IPA » Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:21 am

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/c/vehicle-lifts/
How about these ?
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by MashBag » Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:53 am

Following your lead, I have found this.

Dirty Pro Tools™ Professional Hydraulic Scissor Motorbike Lift 300lb with Foot Pedal https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MSCTJG7/ ... CYP7M33CFK
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by MashBag » Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:58 am

I am pursuing an "all in one brewing".

I need the BM20 mid height for filling and programming, then low to lift out the malt tube and finally higher would be good for bottling.

Any thoughts or ideas?
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by WallyBrew » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:28 pm

That's a moped lift!

No idea how the youtube button works on this forum so..

https://youtu.be/ohyMRATOt5U

It can probably be built without using all the machinery he's got in his parents' basement
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by IPA » Sat Oct 30, 2021 6:16 pm

MashBag wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:58 am
 I am pursuing an "all in one brewing".

I need the BM20 mid height for filling and programming, then low to lift out the malt tube and finally higher would be good for bottling.

Any thoughts or ideas?
How about a pair of three tread steps. That way you can adjust your height and not the BM ?
"You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on." Dean Martin

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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by MashBag » Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:26 pm

IPA wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 30, 2021 6:16 pm
How about a pair of three tread steps. That way you can adjust your height and not the BM ?
I like your thinking, but isn't that an uphill syphon? 😁
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by MashBag » Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:04 am

WallyBrew wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:28 pm
 That's a moped lift!

No idea how the youtube button works on this forum so..

https://youtu.be/ohyMRATOt5U

It can probably be built without using all the machinery he's got in his parents' basement
That's a smashing thing. Tbh I wouldn't mind seeing the plans for that, get feeling some measurements could be key. Very good indeed.
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by IPA » Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:14 am

MashBag wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:26 pm
IPA wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 30, 2021 6:16 pm
How about a pair of three tread steps. That way you can adjust your height and not the BM ?
I like your thinking, but isn't that an uphill syphon? 😁
Not if the BM is at a suitable height to start with. I always use a pair of steps.
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by MashBag » Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:50 pm

That's sort of where I am at the moment.

It's on a decorators jump step, which I step onto to remove the malt tube.

Was sort of thinking this might work.

Working height to fill.
Working height to run mash.
Up to hook on the malt tube.
Down again to remove malt tube.
Working height to boil and ferment.
Up for syphoning finished beer into bottles.
Working height to wash out.

Too mad?
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by Nashbrew » Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:32 pm

I have a shelf at a low height suits all my requirements
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by MashBag » Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:48 pm

Is it me or is that levitating?
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by IPA » Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:58 am

MashBag wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:48 pm
 Is it me or is that levitating?
Can't be it's not plugged in. :=P
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by Nashbrew » Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:26 am

MashBag wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:48 pm
 Is it me or is that levitating?
Hi Mash

No it is on a fold down hinge designed for seat in schools etc it is rated for over 250kg.
Similar to these; https://www.amazon.co.uk/DMSL-Stainless ... B07YZJS8LF
Cannot find a link to the exact ones I have
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Re: Gissa lift?

Post by MashBag » Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:41 am

Ooo.

You could make a folding staircase with that.
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