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TRUE Weldless Bulkheads from Brew Hardware!

TrueBulkheadBarb-2T

True Weldless bulkheads are available in a number of configurations for varied applications.  The 5/8″ Barb version is included in their Cooler Conversion Kit.  I’ve used that extensively

If you’ve dealt with other weldless kits and bulkheads you’ll know that typically a certain finesse is required when installing.  They can be a bit of a pain to to get working correctly and can require some adjustments over time to keep leaks under control.  Depending on the design “just tight enough” is really close to “too tight, your o-ring just popped out”.  True Weldless bulkheads – at least the style I have – are well thought out, well built and you can actually tighten them down.

A real issue with these and a lot of other stuff that Brew Hardware carries is availability.  They seem to struggle.  Along with that offerings can change quickly.

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Brew Hardware: Converted 10 Gallon Mash Tun – $124.99

10 GALLON COOLER MASH TUN WITH FALSE BOTTOM

Brew Hardware has this complete mash tun on sale for $124.99.

Considering all you get, this is a great value.  You get a 10 gallon Igloo cooler, Brew Hardware’s awesome Stainless Conversion Kit [Review] along with your choice of fitting (barb or camlock).

This also ships as part of Brew Hardware’s $7.99 flat rate shipping promo with a $150 order.  Add on some hops to qualify for that.  Or, if you’re going to place a large order, shipping is free with a $299 purchase.

10 GALLON COOLER MASH TUN WITH FALSE BOTTOM – $139 $124.99


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The SpinCycle Whirlpool Returns from Brew Hardware!

spincycle whirlpool return

Recirculating wort back into the kettle to whirlpool the wort makes for much faster cooling and will also make a concentrated pile of trub and hop particles in the center of the kettle bottom. This whirlpool port assembly installs high up on your kettle wall above the typical wort level and then extends down before curving to the side to force the recirculated liquid towards the sidewall.

The BrewHardware purpose-built unit called the Spin Cycle starts with a weldless bulkhead design with captured O-ring and extended male threads and has the 1/2″ drop tube fully welded in. The result is a compact way to whirlpool without the need to put a ball valve on the port (the port is meant to be installed well above the max liquid level). It includes the base unit with the welded drop tube, the captured high temp silicone oring, a thin SS washer and a 1/2″ NPS locknut to hold it all together.

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Brew Hardware 10 Gallon Cooler to Mash Tun Conversion Kit – $68 + Hands on Review

cooler conversion kit

This Brew Hardware Mash Tun Conversion Kit includes everything you need to convert a 10 gallon Igloo or Home Depot Rubbermaid Cooler to a Mash Tun.  Note that it does not includes a cooler.

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • 12″ stainless steel domed false bottom with upgraded large ID connection elbow
  • One piece (Brew Hardware custom designed) machined bulkhead with interior barb
  • 2 piece stainless ball valve – can be upgraded to 3 piece
  • Required length of high temp silicone tubing
  • Does not include cooler or barb/camlock.  Barb and camlock fitting options are available under accessories on the right side of the screen.

What makes our kit different than the competition? Ugh, now we have to brag just a little. The bulkhead we include in this kit is custom machined out of hex bar stock to our exact specifications making it extremely simple to install and leak free from day one. It’s not a bunch of off the shelf parts made with half a roll of teflon tape. We also use a high flow elbow connector at the false bottom which also features a custom made smooth bore retainer. Long story short, we’ve held off on offering cooler false bottom kits for a long time until we had all the high end components described here.

 

Options are available both for an Igloo 10 gallon cooler and for Home Depot’s 10 gallon cooler.   A complete converted option is also available.  That includes the cooler along with your choice of connection fittings.  In my experience it’s cheaper to grab the conversion kit from Brew Hardware and source the cooler separately.  See some links to compatible coolers below.

This is the conversion kit I use and it’s… awesome.   tn_img_0322-300x225Check out my Hands on Review.

  • Pricing and, especially, availability can vary.  Check Brew Hardware for current, description, price and availability.

COOLER TO MASH TUN CONVERSION KIT

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TRUE Weldless Bulkheads from Brew Hardware!

TrueBulkheadBarb-2T

True Weldless bulkheads are available in a number of configurations for varied applications.  The 5/8″ Barb version is included in their Cooler Conversion Kit.  I’ve used that extensively

If you’ve dealt with other weldless kits and bulkheads you’ll know that typically a certain finesse is required when installing.  They can be a bit of a pain to to get working correctly and can require some adjustments over time to keep leaks under control.  Depending on the design “just tight enough” is really close to “too tight, your o-ring just popped out”.  True Weldless bulkheads – at least the style I have – are well thought out, well built and you can actually tighten them down.

A real issue with these and a lot of other stuff that Brew Hardware carries is availability.  They seem to struggle.  Along with that offerings can change quickly.

bulkhead deal

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Camlock Cam & Groove Disconnects for Your Homebrew Setup

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I’ve used ProFlow Dynamics Quick Disconnects on my kettles, mash tun, pumps and tubing for a long time.  They have worked great for me.  I put male connectors kettles, mash tuns and pumps and use female connectors for tubing.  Standardizing on this (or the opposite) means you can use tubing as jumpers and always have the availability to connect your gear.

These are made from Stainless Steel and are available in lots of configurations.  Those are classified by Type and Size.  Type may mean something in “commercial cam lock fitting circles”, but I was initially confused by this.  Types are akin to model numbers.  For example, Type A is Female NPT to Male Cam and Groove.

Since I have started using these ProFlow has added a number of new types including “Big” Variants.  Big C and Big E.  Those have much larger barbs when compared to the original C and E.

Camlock Disconnects at ProFlow

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Using the Grainfather to Clean Draft Lines

Thanks to Twitter Follower Andy for this tip!  [Connect with HBF on Twitter]

The Grainfather

The Grainfather is an electric all grain brewing system.  Mash temperature is precisely controlled with an electric heating element.  A pump recirculates throughout the mashing process ensuring even temperatures.  At the end of the mash, The Grainfather becomes your electric brew kettle.  The Grainfather includes a counterflow chiller.  8 Gallon system for indoor or outdoor brewing.

The Grainfather

Andy has converted this for use as a draft line cleaning pump using a few fittings

  • Swivel Flare Adapter – 1/4″ OD barb
  • 1/4″ MFL Male to 1/4″ MFL Male Flare Coupling
  • Swivel Flare Adapter – 1/2″ OD barb

Check out Andy’s Youtube video detailing the project

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1/4″ MFL Male to 1/4″ Male Flare Coupling – $3

1/4" MFL MALE TO 1/4" MFL MALE FLARE COUPLING

via Brew Hardware.  304 Stainless Steel double ended 1/4″ Male Flare MFL coupler.

Use to connect multiple segments of tubing (equipped with Female Flare Swivel Fittings).  HBF Reader JW uses this for the purpose of cleaning all of his draft lines at the same time.

Shipping is a Flat $7.99 with a $150 order or free with a $299 order.  Check out recently featured Brew Hardware Finds.

1/4″ MFL Male to 1/4″ Male Flare Coupling – $3

Also: Kegerator Tips & Gear | Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump

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Brew Hardware 10 Gallon Cooler to Mash Tun Conversion Kit – $68 + Hands on Review

cooler conversion kit

This Brew Hardware Mash Tun Conversion Kit includes everything you need to convert a 10 gallon Igloo or Home Depot Rubbermaid Cooler to a Mash Tun.  Note that it does not includes a cooler.

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • 12″ stainless steel domed false bottom with upgraded large ID connection elbow
  • One piece (Brew Hardware custom designed) machined bulkhead with interior barb
  • 2 piece stainless ball valve – can be upgraded to 3 piece
  • Required length of high temp silicone tubing
  • Does not include cooler or barb/camlock.  Barb and camlock fitting options are available under accessories on the right side of the screen.

What makes our kit different than the competition? Ugh, now we have to brag just a little. The bulkhead we include in this kit is custom machined out of hex bar stock to our exact specifications making it extremely simple to install and leak free from day one. It’s not a bunch of off the shelf parts made with half a roll of teflon tape. We also use a high flow elbow connector at the false bottom which also features a custom made smooth bore retainer. Long story short, we’ve held off on offering cooler false bottom kits for a long time until we had all the high end components described here.

 

Options are available both for an Igloo 10 gallon cooler and for Home Depot’s 10 gallon cooler.   A complete converted option is also available.  That includes the cooler along with your choice of connection fittings.  In my experience it’s cheaper to grab the conversion kit from Brew Hardware and source the cooler separately.  See some links to compatible coolers below.

This is the conversion kit I use and it’s… awesome.   tn_img_0322-300x225Check out my Hands on Review.

  • Pricing and, especially, availability can vary.  Check Brew Hardware for current, description, price and availability.

COOLER TO MASH TUN CONVERSION KIT

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing

Related:

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$9.28 ($0.14 / load)
Vacuum Sealer Machine...image
Vacuum Sealer Machine with 55 Count 8"x12" Food Sealers Bags and 8"*79' Vacuum Sealer Roll, Inkbird Automatic Vacuum Sealers Machine with Built-in Cutter, Dry & Moist Sealing Modes for Food Storage
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Gamma2 Vittles Vault Airtight Dog Food Storage Container - Fits up to 35 Pounds of Dry Pet Food - Perfect for Cat and Puppy Kibble - BPA-Free Plastic - Made in the USA - 12" L x 16.75" H
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Barb to Flare Tee Fitting – $7.99

SWIVEL FLARE TEE - 1/4" BARBS

via Brew Hardware.  1/4″ Barb x 1/4″ Barb x 1/4″ FFL Tee.  This fitting allows you an a flare connection to a run of tubing.

About: “One side threads on to the MFL (male flare) on beer or gas keg quick disconnects (or any other male flare fitting) and the other side tees off and has dual 1/4″ hose barbs which can be used with 3/16″ or 1/4″ ID beverage tubing or 1/4″ ID co2 gas tubing. The flare size is 1/4″ FFL,

If you are planning a single regulator with MFL output and want to split the gas to two kegs, this is a slick solution that avoids the need for extra tees or gas manifolds. On the liquid side, you could thread the FFL to a liquid keg QD and run two serving hoses for faster crowd pleasing.”

Shipping is a Flat $7.99 with a $150 order or free with a $299 order.  Check out recently featured Brew Hardware Finds.

SWIVEL FLARE TEE – 1/4″ BARBS – $7.99

Also: Kegerator Tips & Gear | Keg Repair Part #s | 5 Recent Keg Finds

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TRUE Weldless Bulkheads from brewhardware.com!

TrueBulkheadBarb-2T

True Weldless bulkheads are available in a number of configurations for varied applications.  The 5/8″ Barb version is included in their Cooler Conversion Kit.  I’ve used that extensively

If you’ve dealt with other weldless kits and bulkheads you’ll know that typically a certain finesse is required when installing.  They can be a bit of a pain to to get working correctly and can require some adjustments over time to keep leaks under control.  Depending on the design “just tight enough” is really close to “too tight, your o-ring just popped out”.  True Weldless bulkheads – at least the style I have – are well thought out, well built and you can actually tighten them down.

A real issue with these and a lot of other stuff that Brew Hardware carries is availability.  They seem to struggle.  Along with that offerings can change quickly.

bulkhead deal


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Weldless High Port Whirlpool Return for Whirlpooling with your Brewing Pump

WELDLESS HIGH PORT WHIRLPOOL RETURN

This stainless steel whirlpool return arm from Brew Hardware is designed to install high in your kettle.  When used in conjunction with your kettle ball valve and your brewing pump this makes quick work of creating a sustained whirlpool.  That whirlpool is useful for a couple of key applications…

Chilling.  Whirlpooling while using an immersion chiller makes quick work out of chilling.  It’s arguably the fastest way to get your entire batch of beer down to pitching temperature.

Clear Kettle Transfers.  Whirlpooling causes trub to settle in the middle of your kettle so you can get cleaner transfers to your fermenter.

Brew Hardware’s return arm design incorporates their True Bulkhead design.  It does not include a QD as pictured.  Choose a camlock under accessories or add on your own 1/2″ NPT fitting.

Shipping is a Flat $7.99 with a $150 order or free with a $299 order.  Check out recently featured Brew Hardware Finds.

WELDLESS HIGH PORT WHIRLPOOL RETURN – $35

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TRUE Weldless Bulkheads from Brew Hardware!

TrueBulkheadBarb-2T

True Weldless bulkheads are available in a number of configurations for varied applications.  The 5/8″ Barb version is included in their Cooler Conversion Kit.  I’ve used that extensively

If you’ve dealt with other weldless kits and bulkheads you’ll know that typically a certain finesse is required when installing.  They can be a bit of a pain to to get working correctly and can require some adjustments over time to keep leaks under control.  Depending on the design “just tight enough” is really close to “too tight, your o-ring just popped out”.  True Weldless bulkheads – at least the style I have – are well thought out, well built and you can actually tighten them down.

A real issue with these and a lot of other stuff that Brew Hardware carries is availability.  They seem to struggle.  Along with that offerings can change quickly.

bulkhead deal


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BeerSmith 3… One Time Purchase, No Monthly Fees – $26.95

BEERSMITH 3 PURCHASE OPTION

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

This is the option where you purchase the software outright. It Includes:

  • Basic Cloud Membership
  • Minor Updates Only
  • Cloud Space: 15 Recipes
  • Activate Two Computers
  • No Cloud Archive
  • BeerSmith 3 Desktop
  • Personal Use License
  • One Time Purchase
  • Limited online features
  • Version 3, 3.1, 3.x only

 

If you’re looking for a brewing program that you can purchase outright with no monthly fees… here you go.  Includes desktop license for up to two computers and basic cloud membership.  As of this posting this is no sale for $26.95.

BEERSMITH 3 PURCHASE OPTION

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BeerSmith 3… One Time Purchase, No Monthly Fees – $26.95

BEERSMITH 3 PURCHASE OPTION

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

This is the option where you purchase the software outright. It Includes:

  • Basic Cloud Membership
  • Minor Updates Only
  • Cloud Space: 15 Recipes
  • Activate Two Computers
  • No Cloud Archive
  • BeerSmith 3 Desktop
  • Personal Use License
  • One Time Purchase
  • Limited online features
  • Version 3, 3.1, 3.x only

 

If you’re looking for a brewing program that you can purchase outright with no monthly fees… here you go.  Includes desktop license for up to two computers and basic cloud membership.  As of this posting this is no sale for $26.95.

BEERSMITH 3 PURCHASE OPTION

Also Consider:

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the product page.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability

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BeerSmith 3… One Time Purchase, No Monthly Fees – $26.95

BEERSMITH 3 PURCHASE OPTION

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

This is the option where you purchase the software outright. It Includes:

  • Basic Cloud Membership
  • Minor Updates Only
  • Cloud Space: 15 Recipes
  • Activate Two Computers
  • No Cloud Archive
  • BeerSmith 3 Desktop
  • Personal Use License
  • One Time Purchase
  • Limited online features
  • Version 3, 3.1, 3.x only

 

If you’re looking for a brewing program that you can purchase outright with no monthly fees… here you go.  Includes desktop license for up to two computers and basic cloud membership.  As of this posting this is no sale for $26.95.

BEERSMITH 3 PURCHASE OPTION

Also Consider:

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the product page.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability

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BeerSmith 3… One Time Purchase, No Monthly Fees – $26.95

BEERSMITH 3 PURCHASE OPTION

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

This is the option where you purchase the software outright. It Includes:

  • Basic Cloud Membership
  • Minor Updates Only
  • Cloud Space: 15 Recipes
  • Activate Two Computers
  • No Cloud Archive
  • BeerSmith 3 Desktop
  • Personal Use License
  • One Time Purchase
  • Limited online features
  • Version 3, 3.1, 3.x only

 

If you’re looking for a brewing program that you can purchase outright with no monthly fees… here you go.  Includes desktop license for up to two computers and basic cloud membership.  As of this posting this is no sale for $26.95.

BEERSMITH 3 PURCHASE OPTION

Also Consider:

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the product page.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability

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