The table build came together nicely today. Right up until I determined I need just a couple more plumbing parts. Of course, the missing bits are stainless quick couplers that I am unlikely to find without driving all over creation. Rather than waste the time, I just ordered them.
Nearly Complete
I finished up the minor electrical bits to add a switch to the pump. I was being brilliant and used an exterior box. As I was finishing the wiring, I noticed the motor for the pump isn’t sealed. Makes the sealed box somewhat pointless. Although, I believe I’ll add a splash shield above the pump at some point. I will splash, spill, or somehow send fluid onto the pump at some point.
In addition to the electrical, I installed the thermometers into the pump along with the false bottom for the mash tank. The plate chiller as mounted below the boil kettle as well. I’d completely missed the chiller in my back of the napkin plumbing diagram. That explained the missing plumbing parts.
I also need some quick couplers for the garden hose attachments for the plate chiller. Those I’ll pick up during another run to the hardware store. Cost is still below my original estimate for the build. A non-trivial outlay of cash but very close to what I expected.
I also ordered 3 flame shields for the front of the kettles. The thermometers need to be protected but the plates sent from Blichmann were a tad too narrow. Another $20 but the new ones can be permanently mounted. Loose bits get lost.
The picture also shows I really need to clean the office garage soon.
