Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
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Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
Having lurked on this site for a while I thought I would share what I've ended up with and say thank you for the wealth of information I've gained from everyone else's posts.
After getting good BIAB results from my plastic electrim boiler I decided on an upgrade to something a little more shiny. Luckily at the time another member of this fourm was selling a keg he'd already started to modify. A money exchange later I had this fantastically made item.
Shiny Shiny by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
Inside by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
Next to get operational was drilling and fitting the 3kw element, temp probe and heating thermostat (with much help from a local plumber).
Keggle inside by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
Keggle by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
Keggle control by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
As with all things its a work in progress and cost more than budgeted. Plan is to use as a single vessel unit for BIAB. Plenty to tinker with and upgrade as this addictive pursuit dictates (a shiny socket box/ sight glass etc).
After getting good BIAB results from my plastic electrim boiler I decided on an upgrade to something a little more shiny. Luckily at the time another member of this fourm was selling a keg he'd already started to modify. A money exchange later I had this fantastically made item.
Shiny Shiny by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
Inside by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
Next to get operational was drilling and fitting the 3kw element, temp probe and heating thermostat (with much help from a local plumber).
Keggle inside by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
Keggle by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
Keggle control by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
As with all things its a work in progress and cost more than budgeted. Plan is to use as a single vessel unit for BIAB. Plenty to tinker with and upgrade as this addictive pursuit dictates (a shiny socket box/ sight glass etc).
Grainfather conical standard bitter
Corny Keg 1 - Silver still spirits tonic water
Corny Keg 2 - Purple empty
Corny Keg 3 - Copper low % ale
Demi Johns
Corny Keg 1 - Silver still spirits tonic water
Corny Keg 2 - Purple empty
Corny Keg 3 - Copper low % ale
Demi Johns
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Re: Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
phooaarrrr!!!!
ist update for months n months..
Fermnting: not a lot..
Conditioning: nowt
Maturing: Challenger smash, and a kit lager
Drinking: dry one minikeg left in the store
Coming Soon Lots planned for the near future nowt for the immediate
Fermnting: not a lot..
Conditioning: nowt
Maturing: Challenger smash, and a kit lager
Drinking: dry one minikeg left in the store
Coming Soon Lots planned for the near future nowt for the immediate
Re: Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
Thats the dogs bollox!!! a leccy keg! They make great boilers but beware of the "keg watch brigade" unless its legit that is, and you have a certificate for it .
Excellent job. Keep us updated, mabe going into the build a bit more, very interesting and sometrhing I'd like to try myself
Excellent job. Keep us updated, mabe going into the build a bit more, very interesting and sometrhing I'd like to try myself
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hi whats the keg watch brigade,nice shiny boiler though,i can not see mine its insulated with a sleeping bag,cheers
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Not that I have 2 of these that I'm going to start butchering or anything, but how did you get it so SHINY!???!?!!?!
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Re: Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
Not sure how it became so shiny AceMcAce, all the hard graft in sourcing, cutting off the top, cleaning up the sides and sorting the ball valve was already done. The sad thing is I may well have to shroud it to prevent significant mash temp loss. I quite liked it as a sculptural piece of modern brew art.
I contacted keg watch a couple of weeks ago about a stray half size keg outside a church that I drove passed. It was nowhere near a tavern so someone must have taken it for a walk and got bored. Never got a response from them. It was gone the next day so I hope it was returned and promptly put back into service.
I contacted keg watch a couple of weeks ago about a stray half size keg outside a church that I drove passed. It was nowhere near a tavern so someone must have taken it for a walk and got bored. Never got a response from them. It was gone the next day so I hope it was returned and promptly put back into service.
Grainfather conical standard bitter
Corny Keg 1 - Silver still spirits tonic water
Corny Keg 2 - Purple empty
Corny Keg 3 - Copper low % ale
Demi Johns
Corny Keg 1 - Silver still spirits tonic water
Corny Keg 2 - Purple empty
Corny Keg 3 - Copper low % ale
Demi Johns
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Re: Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
Shiney indeed!
Presumably you're going to cover up the external element terminals/wiring ? Please tell me you are going to do this
Presumably you're going to cover up the external element terminals/wiring ? Please tell me you are going to do this
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Re: Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
Andy, I quite liked the industrial 'death trap' look but if you insist...
Id bought a double socket box but the keg widens making it difficult to house the thermostat and the element terminals in one. Now hunting for a small box to house just the terminals and then seal all the wires prior to first use.
Id bought a double socket box but the keg widens making it difficult to house the thermostat and the element terminals in one. Now hunting for a small box to house just the terminals and then seal all the wires prior to first use.
Grainfather conical standard bitter
Corny Keg 1 - Silver still spirits tonic water
Corny Keg 2 - Purple empty
Corny Keg 3 - Copper low % ale
Demi Johns
Corny Keg 1 - Silver still spirits tonic water
Corny Keg 2 - Purple empty
Corny Keg 3 - Copper low % ale
Demi Johns
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Re: Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
keg finished by Bryanferry79, on Flickr
Finally found the time to get all the terminals covered and a new brew bag sewn up. First test had it rolling 30 litres in under 30 mins. Next job is to buy some fresh grain and get the first batch under its belt.
Grainfather conical standard bitter
Corny Keg 1 - Silver still spirits tonic water
Corny Keg 2 - Purple empty
Corny Keg 3 - Copper low % ale
Demi Johns
Corny Keg 1 - Silver still spirits tonic water
Corny Keg 2 - Purple empty
Corny Keg 3 - Copper low % ale
Demi Johns
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Re: Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
What did you use to cut the holes for elect etc, qmax?
no palate, no patience.
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Re: Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
Sun Glasses required, nice build
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Hops, cider pips & hello.
Name the Movie + song :)
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Re: Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
I'm glad I read on and you covered the terminals,nice build just make sure your box is water tight , I wouldn't entry to see the headline bryan ferry has been electrocute d.
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Thanks Barneey, thats high praise indeed considering your efforts in all things build. I was going to ask you about a tea infuser you posted on another topic. The keg is bottom draining and I was hoping i could fit one as a hop filter. where can such a thing be purchased?
All the holes were with a q-max. As I'd never used one before, I was very happy with the very clean holes they make. Might use the 21mm again for a sight glass when i get around to sourcing parts (or more likely get lazy and buy the quality kit from the Malt miller).
All the holes were with a q-max. As I'd never used one before, I was very happy with the very clean holes they make. Might use the 21mm again for a sight glass when i get around to sourcing parts (or more likely get lazy and buy the quality kit from the Malt miller).
Grainfather conical standard bitter
Corny Keg 1 - Silver still spirits tonic water
Corny Keg 2 - Purple empty
Corny Keg 3 - Copper low % ale
Demi Johns
Corny Keg 1 - Silver still spirits tonic water
Corny Keg 2 - Purple empty
Corny Keg 3 - Copper low % ale
Demi Johns
Re: Shiny Electric Keggle (many pics)
I have just received the sight glass kit from the-home-brew-shop (I think that's the right number of hyphens) it's cheaper, but I also prefer the design... parts look good, and will fitting it later tonight(nothing against Rob, just prefer the look of this one)bryanferry wrote:Thanks Barneey, thats high praise indeed considering your efforts in all things build. I was going to ask you about a tea infuser you posted on another topic. The keg is bottom draining and I was hoping i could fit one as a hop filter. where can such a thing be purchased?
All the holes were with a q-max. As I'd never used one before, I was very happy with the very clean holes they make. Might use the 21mm again for a sight glass when i get around to sourcing parts (or more likely get lazy and buy the quality kit from the Malt miller).