Sean,
Thanks for reminding me why I don't spend much time replying any more.
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On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 11:33:37AM -0500, Sean Kampshoff wrote:
> Also, what does being a physicist have to do with running an electric
> brewing system?
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 11:29 AM, Sean Kampshoff
> <sean.kampshoff@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > He's converting to electric not direct fire.
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Jim L. Ellingson <jellings@me.umn.edu>wrote:
> >
> >> A couple of notes here.
> >>
> >> First: Sankey kegs run about $200, so PLEASE don't steal them.
> >> If you can find a leaker that's been scrapped by a brewer/owner
> >> (not somebody
> >> jonesing for a fix) - that's a different story. BUT
> >>
> >> Second: SS is a lousy conductor - Aluminum works much better in a direct
> >> fired system.
> >> No hot spots, no scorching, even doing a decoction.
> >>
> >> Third: Commercial breweries use SS in part because it can survive the
> >> harsh chemicals used for cleaning. (CIP)
> >> You shouldn't use those either, IMNSHO.
> >>
> >> Off Peak Brewer Carl Eidbo has (had) an all electric brewery and it works
> >> fine for Carl - but he's a
> >> physicist. A COTS water heater would make a better hot liq tank and thos
> >> are affordable.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >> Jim
> >>
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> >> Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:28:14 -0700 (PDT)
> >> Subject: Re: [mba] Sanitary Stainless Welding
> >> From: Alex Smith <thedudeabides277@gmail.com>
> >> In-Reply-To: <CAF_HcoipUO9vH3T5t=osD=
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> >> Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:28:11 -0500
> >> Cc: "sphbc@googlegroups.com" <sphbc@googlegroups.com>, mba@thebarn.com
> >> To: Scott Haraldson <scott@scottharaldson.com>
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> >> Hi Scott,
> >>
> >> I highly recommend Hans Early-Nelson, whose business is called ?Primitive
> >> Precision Metalcraft? in Minneapolis. He does a lot of art metal, but he
> >> used to work doing sanitary welding and did a beautiful job on all of the
> >> tri-clover fittings on my 30 gal electric system. He welded all of the
> >> fittings from the inside and they have a mirror-like finish. He was quite
> >> economical as well. I will certainly go back to him for my next welding
> >> project.
> >>
> >> Here is his contact info:
> >>
> >> Hans Early-Nelson
> >> primitiveprecision@gmail.com
> >> 763-258-4148
> >>
> >> Alex Smith
> >>
> >> On Mar 1, 2014, at 2:05 PM, Scott Haraldson <scott@scottharaldson.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Does anyone have any references for welders in the twin cities area?
> >> Preferably someone who has welded keggles before.
> >> >
> >> > I am thinking about switching from propane to electric this spring and
> >> am weighing the pros and cons of having someone weld the fittings in for my
> >> elements vs. going with a silver solder approach.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks!
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