Brew Gear you have but don't, can't or won't use
#1
Posted 15 October 2014 - 09:38 AM
#2
Posted 15 October 2014 - 09:43 AM
other than bottling equipment - not really.
#3
Posted 15 October 2014 - 09:50 AM
Ok. I'm a hoarder.
I still on occasion, use my bottling stuff. I love bottle conditioned Belgians.
#4
Posted 15 October 2014 - 09:58 AM
I have too many bottles. I keg most of the time but for some reason I still save specific bottles, mainly 500ml ones. I have been giving away all my bottles for C&C and have sold away any equipment I do not see myself using. With that said I still have an 50' IM chiller when I use a CFC and I have a spare pump but I feel these are just back ups in case something goes south on brew day.
#5
Posted 15 October 2014 - 10:05 AM
#6
Posted 15 October 2014 - 10:14 AM
I'm mostly in the same boat, but when we moved to our current house a couple years ago, I ended up parting with gear/equipment i just didn't need or use anymore.
Some stuff I have but don't use all that often: my stirplate (have been brewing enough that I repitch fresh slurry w/o needing a starter) and my hydrometer (since I got a refractometer for my b-day this year).
Otherwise, the stuff i have is the stuff i use every brewday/kegging day.
My wife would say I have way too much glassware, but I would beg to differ.
#7
Posted 15 October 2014 - 10:15 AM
I used to have a lot of wine bottle (25 cases) but I sold them to a lady that makes them into crafts to sell on etsy. I also used to have 5 extra sanke kegs but I sold those off too. At one time I had 5 propane burners (I used to host a big brew at my house) but I've sold off or given away all but one. I guess I have a tough time passing up a deal.
#8
Posted 15 October 2014 - 10:19 AM
I wish
#9
Posted 15 October 2014 - 10:50 AM
I gave away most of my bottles except the flip tops.
I've given away an IC and pump.
Right now I'm rebuilding and pretty lean in the equipment dept.
#10
Posted 15 October 2014 - 11:02 AM
I just got done selling a truck load of stuff. Its what funded my electric brewery.
#11
Posted 15 October 2014 - 11:54 AM
I have stuff i should pass on to a newbie. My old grain crusher, i still have my old scale (manual) . I am sure there is more bottles than i care to count.
#12
Posted 15 October 2014 - 02:00 PM
I have a sump pump that was intended to be used for recirculating chilling water for a 25' IC that I don't use.
I'm a hoarder too. I've also got a crappy plate chiller that was supposed to be used in the recirculating chilling process as well...
I've got a few other things, but those are the "cost me some with no return on the investment" type equipment.
#13
Posted 15 October 2014 - 02:12 PM
Hoarder here. "You never know when you might need it."
Have a HLT that I bought from Swagman a few years ago that is just now being incorporated into the Electric System
#14
Posted 15 October 2014 - 02:38 PM
I have a few things like an old mash tun and kettle that are not in the way and not worth selling at this point. I'll eventually hand them down to someone picking up brewing.
#15
Posted 15 October 2014 - 02:58 PM
Hoarder here. "You never know when you might need it."
Have a HLT that I bought from Swagman a few years ago that is just now being incorporated into the Electric System
You... me... we speak the same language!
#16
Posted 15 October 2014 - 04:11 PM
I don't have to much around anymore that I don't use. I do have my old system that I used up until a few months ago when I got the electric rig finished. I will hang onto that for a bit. I have been letting friends use it to brew on when they come over. I have recently been trading things though that I don't use. Tomorrow actually I am trading 2 of my 6.5gal glass carboys(I have 4) to a buddy for 2 corny kegs and a 5lb. co2 tank w/regulator.
#17
Posted 15 October 2014 - 04:35 PM
#18
Posted 15 October 2014 - 05:44 PM
Why? Worried about the glass breaking or some other reason. Just curious.I have around 20 -- I'm going to be culling all of them. SS and plastic from here on out.
#19
Posted 18 October 2014 - 10:00 PM
. and a blichmann autosparge sitting on a shelf.
If you ever want to get rid of this, let me know. I haven't been to a HoPS meeting in years, but I'm right by Bev Art.
#20
Posted 18 October 2014 - 11:01 PM
I'm not ready to sell but come check out a meeting. 3202 S May, this Tuesday.
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