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Install a Commercial Quality Stainless Steel Sink to Make Brewing Easier

61xu57uoc3l-_sl1500_Pictured: Stainless Steel Commercial kitchen Prep & Utility Sink by Gridmann

For me, a quality utility sink is an important tool when homebrewing.  I’ve done interviews in the past and been asked… what is on your home brewing wish list.  I’ve felt a little silly answering…. a sink!  But, I’ve tried to clean homebrew gear in a regular kitchen sink and I don’t like it.  I much prefer a large, quality utility sink.  Having done it both ways, it makes a big difference come cleanup time.

I landed on pictured Gridmann sink because it is NSF certified, features stainless construction and has a large bowl size.  I really wanted a sturdy sink and wanted to get away from the plastic style utility sinks I had in the past.  In my experience those get scratched up over time.  Not a huge deal as I don’t… ferment in my sink, but still, I wanted to avoid another place for bacteria to hide.

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Light Up Your Home Brewery! – 4 x Hykolity LED Workshop Lights

hykolity Linkable LED Shop Light for Garage, 4400lm, 4FT 42W Utility Light Fixture, 5000K Daylight LED Workbench Light W/ Plug [250W Equivalent] Hanging or Surface Mount, Black - 4 Pack ETL

Linkable LED Shop Lights

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Highlighted Features
  • ✅ Super Bright - 4FT led shop lights feature 4400 lumens brightness at 5000K Daylight White by using only 42W. That is a staggering LED Efficiency of 105 lm/w! Excellent replacement of conventional fluorescent fixture. Energy Savings of up to 75%.
  • ✅ High Quality - ETL certified for better quality, safety and reliability. This long-lasting LED shop light provides up to 50,000 hours of light before any maintenance is required.
  • ✅ Linkable - 4ft linkable led shop light use plug connection to connect up to 6 pcs together in your garages, workshops, workbench areas, storage areas, warehouses, basements, equipment rooms, etc.
  • ✅ Easy Installation - Plug & Play. Come with 59" power cord with on/off switch and other small accessories. You can hanging it with the included hanging chains or directly mounted to the ceiling with the included mounting screws.
  • "✅ Our Warranty - All our's shop lights are confidently guaranteed for 5 years! We aim for quality followed up with quality customer service directly provided by manufacturer. "
Learn More

 

My home-brewery or most of my home-brewery is in my basement.  It’s in a good sized utility room that was drastically underlit for home brewing purposes.  Same story for our last house.  Basement brew area, low light.

I’ve added several similar workshop lights [different model, specs and manufacturer] to the area and it’s made a huge difference.  Instead of what seemed like a cave, I’m now in a well lit space.  Those have made a big improvement, made it easier and more pleasant to work in my brewery.

hykolity Linkable LED Shop Light for Garage, 4400lm, 4FT 42W Utility Light Fixture, 5000K Daylight LED Workbench Light W/Plug [250W Equivalent] Hanging or Surface Mount, Black – 4 Pack ETL – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. ssprod:B07TM97LWY:ptr

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Light Up Your Home Brewery! – 4 x Hykolity LED Workshop Lights

hykolity Linkable LED Shop Light for Garage, 4400lm, 4FT 42W Utility Light Fixture, 5000K Daylight LED Workbench Light W/ Plug [250W Equivalent] Hanging or Surface Mount, Black - 4 Pack ETL

Linkable LED Shop Lights

More Info


Highlighted Features
  • ✅ Super Bright - 4FT led shop lights feature 4400 lumens brightness at 5000K Daylight White by using only 42W. That is a staggering LED Efficiency of 105 lm/w! Excellent replacement of conventional fluorescent fixture. Energy Savings of up to 75%.
  • ✅ High Quality - ETL certified for better quality, safety and reliability. This long-lasting LED shop light provides up to 50,000 hours of light before any maintenance is required.
  • ✅ Linkable - 4ft linkable led shop light use plug connection to connect up to 6 pcs together in your garages, workshops, workbench areas, storage areas, warehouses, basements, equipment rooms, etc.
  • ✅ Easy Installation - Plug & Play. Come with 59" power cord with on/off switch and other small accessories. You can hanging it with the included hanging chains or directly mounted to the ceiling with the included mounting screws.
  • "✅ Our Warranty - All our's shop lights are confidently guaranteed for 5 years! We aim for quality followed up with quality customer service directly provided by manufacturer. "
Learn More

 

My home-brewery or most of my home-brewery is in my basement.  It’s in a good sized utility room that was drastically underlit for home brewing purposes.  Same story for our last house.  Basement brew area, low light.

I’ve added several similar workshop lights [different model, specs and manufacturer] to the area and it’s made a huge difference.  Instead of what seemed like a cave, I’m now in a well lit space.  Those have made a big improvement, made it easier and more pleasant to work in my brewery.

hykolity Linkable LED Shop Light for Garage, 4400lm, 4FT 42W Utility Light Fixture, 5000K Daylight LED Workbench Light W/Plug [250W Equivalent] Hanging or Surface Mount, Black – 4 Pack ETL – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. ssprod:B07TM97LWY:ptr

This post contains affiliate links. We may make a commission when you use our Amazon links. This will never cost you extra. Thank you for supporting Homebrew Finds!

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Hands on Review: Brew Floors Epoxy Flooring

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Brew Floors Epoxy Flooring

As kids, we build forts out of blankets, pillows, boxes, etc. And the really lucky kids have tree forts in their yards. In the homebrewing world, the tree forts are the dedicated brewing areas in basements, garages, or sheds. And like a good tree fort, you want to customize it to your taste. A good portion of the brew area customization revolves around the practical aspect of brewing beer- good closet or shelf space, custom hooks and gizmos to hang your lengths of tubing to dry, and a source of good brewing tunes. What’s standard in most of the different brewing spaces is poured concrete flooring. Industrial and efficient, but it lacks a certain pizzazz.

Enter Brew Floors. They sell kits for the DIY crowd- whether you’re a professional brewery or a home brewery. Heck, I suppose you probably don’t even have to use it in <gasp> a brewery! It’s an epoxy resin system, meaning it comes as a 2-part liquid that once combined makes a new compound that hardens into a durable, shiny, waterproof layer. They have various level kits from small to large square footage, as well as products that are thicker for use in more industrial areas, available in 4 different colors.

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Light Up Your Home Brewery! – 4 x Hykolity LED Workshop Lights

hykolity Linkable LED Shop Light for Garage, 4400lm, 4FT 42W Utility Light Fixture, 5000K Daylight LED Workbench Light W/ Plug [250W Equivalent] Hanging or Surface Mount, Black - 4 Pack ETL

Linkable LED Shop Lights

More Info


Highlighted Features
  • ✅ Super Bright - 4FT led shop lights feature 4400 lumens brightness at 5000K Daylight White by using only 42W. That is a staggering LED Efficiency of 105 lm/w! Excellent replacement of conventional fluorescent fixture. Energy Savings of up to 75%.
  • ✅ High Quality - ETL certified for better quality, safety and reliability. This long-lasting LED shop light provides up to 50,000 hours of light before any maintenance is required.
  • ✅ Linkable - 4ft linkable led shop light use plug connection to connect up to 6 pcs together in your garages, workshops, workbench areas, storage areas, warehouses, basements, equipment rooms, etc.
  • ✅ Easy Installation - Plug & Play. Come with 59" power cord with on/off switch and other small accessories. You can hanging it with the included hanging chains or directly mounted to the ceiling with the included mounting screws.
  • "✅ Our Warranty - All our's shop lights are confidently guaranteed for 5 years! We aim for quality followed up with quality customer service directly provided by manufacturer. "
Learn More

 

My home-brewery or most of my home-brewery is in my basement.  It’s in a good sized utility room that was drastically underlit for home brewing purposes.  Same story for our last house.  Basement brew area, low light.

I’ve added several similar workshop lights [different model, specs and manufacturer] to the area and it’s made a huge difference.  Instead of what seemed like a cave, I’m now in a well lit space.  Those have made a big improvement, made it easier and more pleasant to work in my brewery.

hykolity Linkable LED Shop Light for Garage, 4400lm, 4FT 42W Utility Light Fixture, 5000K Daylight LED Workbench Light W/Plug [250W Equivalent] Hanging or Surface Mount, Black – 4 Pack ETL – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. ssprod:B07TM97LWY:ptr

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Gridmann 30″ Commercial Quality, NSF Certified Stainless Sink – essential brewing equipment?

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Stainless Steel Commercial kitchen Prep & Utility Sink by Gridmann

More Info

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

  • NSF Certified
  • Large bowl size
  • Backsplash with faucet mounting holes
  • Adjustable-height feet
  • Includes basket strainer drain

 

For me, a quality utility sink is an important tool when homebrewing.  I’ve done interviews in the past and been asked… what is on your home brewing wish list.  I’ve felt a little silly answering…. a sink!  But, I’ve tried to clean homebrew gear in a regular kitchen sink and I don’t like it.  I much prefer a large, quality utility sink.  Having done it both ways, it makes a big difference come cleanup time.

I landed on pictured Gridmann sink because it is NSF certified, features stainless construction and has a large bowl size.  I really wanted a sturdy sink and wanted to get away from the plastic style utility sinks I had in the past.  In my experience those get scratched up over time.  Not a huge deal as I don’t… ferment in my sink, but still, I wanted to avoid another place for bacteria to hide.

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “homebrew” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Gridmann 1 Compartment Stainless Steel Commercial kitchen Prep & Utility Sink – 30 in. Wide – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link


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OxiClean Free Versatile...image
OxiClean Free Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb
$8.99 ($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
$65.99
Gamma2 Vittles Vault...image
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
$27.58 -$2.26 $25.32
FLOTit 2.0 -...image
FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.
$29.00
Meat Thermometer Digital...image
Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD
$9.98
VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer,...image
VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included
JUNZHIDA 1/2
JUNZHIDA 1/2" ID Silicone Tubing, Food Grade 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD 10 Feet Length Pure Silicone Hoses High Temp for Home Brewing Winemaking
$14.99

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Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.  prod:B00M87C57Y

Gridmann 30″ Commercial Quality, NSF Certified Stainless Sink – essential brewing equipment?

61xu57uoc3l-_sl1500_

Stainless Steel Commercial kitchen Prep & Utility Sink by Gridmann

More Info

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

  • NSF Certified
  • Large bowl size
  • Backsplash with faucet mounting holes
  • Adjustable-height feet
  • Includes basket strainer drain

 

For me, a quality utility sink is an important tool when homebrewing.  I’ve done interviews in the past and been asked… what is on your home brewing wish list.  I’ve felt a little silly answering…. a sink!  But, I’ve tried to clean homebrew gear in a regular kitchen sink and I don’t like it.  I much prefer a large, quality utility sink.  Having done it both ways, it makes a big difference come cleanup time.

I landed on pictured Gridmann sink because it is NSF certified, features stainless construction and has a large bowl size.  I really wanted a sturdy sink and wanted to get away from the plastic style utility sinks I had in the past.  In my experience those get scratched up over time.  Not a huge deal as I don’t… ferment in my sink, but still, I wanted to avoid another place for bacteria to hide.

What are Other’s Saying?   Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “homebrew” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Gridmann 1 Compartment Stainless Steel Commercial kitchen Prep & Utility Sink – 30 in. Wide – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link


This post contains affiliate links. We may make a commission when you use our Amazon links. This will never cost you extra. Thank you for supporting Homebrew Finds!

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OxiClean Free Versatile...image
OxiClean Free Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb
$8.99 ($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
$65.99
Gamma2 Vittles Vault...image
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
$27.58 -$2.26 $25.32
FLOTit 2.0 -...image
FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.
$29.00
Meat Thermometer Digital...image
Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD
$9.98
VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer,...image
VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included
JUNZHIDA 1/2
JUNZHIDA 1/2" ID Silicone Tubing, Food Grade 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD 10 Feet Length Pure Silicone Hoses High Temp for Home Brewing Winemaking
$14.99

adamztop5

Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.  prod:B00M87C57Y