How to build a HERMS brewing system for an electric brewery

[@FirebrewTV]

Nice job! Just finished up mine. It's a 30gal capacity as well. I opted to go with a 50amp control panel and use dual elements. Heats up in no time!

[@deltazeesolutions7016]

A tip on hole sawing stainless sheet metal...... first take a new dry kitchen sponge and hole saw through it. Leave the circle in the hole saw and then soak it in your coolant, whether it be soapy water or coolant oil. Keep it wet and it will greatly improve tool life and avoid work hardening of the stainless.... hope this helps.

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Great tip!

[@aaron5222]

Thanks for the tip my guy

[@johnyboy19685]

Delta Zee Solutions if you use drill bits with cobalt they will cut through the stainless steel a lot easier

[@cheiftain84]

Excellent 'how to' guys, well done and keep them coming

[@brianhuntley6299]

Thanks!! We try!!... Coming soon wiring the control panel!

[@slipknot73745]

Dude are you a brewer or a mechanic??? Lmao the craftmanship is so clean!

[@aaron5222]

A little late to the party. But after looking at all in one kits I am going to build my own system. This is helping thanks for the upload

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Sure! Check out my new brewing channel kzbin.info 👍🍻

[@MrSparty1995]

Very nice work guys, you make it look so easy. I love those punchouts vs using a step bit like I did. I'm hoping to get my HLT back this week, from it being tig welded. Cheers.

[@theiowacarver6599]

Real nice how to vid guys. Beautiful equipment! Thanks for the video, cheers!

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Thanks for watching!!

[@wwest84]

Serious set up right there, cheers

[@kylegleich]

Yeah it was tough seeing that done, but really came out great! I will show everything in a couple weeks looks great! The brewery is really coming together.

[@norfolkhillbilly]

Great one as always Guys, looking forward to the panel

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Thanks very much!

[@chuckschillingvideos]

btw...you should be using cutting fluid when cutting/drilling stainless.

[@estergrant6713]

why didn’t you use any oil? from what ive seen you usually want oil when drilling metal. but please correct me if im wrong

[@bigmuskie10]

Working on building a 3 vessel keggle system. Wondering if the stainless from a keg is too think for that punch?

[@TonyYates]

Very nice! Deja vu! :) Cheers!

[@HafMpty]

What they heck were you drinking at the end? That looked like chocolate milk. :)

[@p3brews736]

curious why you went with the 4500w element as stated at 11:18 and not the 5500w?

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Heating times are faster. 👍🍻

[@chuckschillingvideos]

You can also make use of a HERMS coil in a directly fired MLT setup so as to shorten your transition periods from rest to rest. It's a good idea to recirculate with a direct fired MLT anyway.

[@BHbrewing]

Very nice job showing how to build an electric brewery. How much total investment in both kettles? Cheers

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Well each kettle was $544 and that's all my wife knows about lol so with the elements and HERMS coil odds and ends I would say add $350 to HLT and $200ish to the boil Kettle. I went as big on the kettles as I could because I only want to build this system once I don't want to grow out of it and start replacing things. I also went tri-clamp and I'm so happy I did a bit more money but everything is so easy to clean and change around! Thanks for watching! -Kyle

[@Sullybeerkits]

cheers guys loved the video

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@01waterwalker]

Great video. Do you have a part number for the Master-Carr wire pass through nut which you used to secure the plug wire to the electrical box? (8min 30sec into the video)

[@40ozchampagne87]

Completely off of the topic of brewing.... But, could I use a heating element like the one you used here inside of a wax warmer?

[@BuildITWithBrian]

I suppose you could. Does the wax warmer operate like double boiler?

[@GirthBrooks775]

I cannot find the tri clovers anywhere. I have that size punch already so using the same clamps you did would be ideal.

[@alexdow7030]

When using a heating element for the boil is there a problem stirring without making contact?

[@brianhuntley6299]

Alex, no problem at all touching with a metal spoon.. Does not damage the element.

[@TATORULESFOREVER]

Great video, but have a question: how did you secure the matal cabinet to the kettle? Did you use screws or just the boling element did the job? Thanks.

[@jvmartin88]

was that a latte at the end? what were you drinking?

[@jimbobeaver]

I think it was their yeast starter lol

[@marcusfabiousmaximus3463]

How much would it cost to build a 15 gallon complete HERMs setup ?

[@danielhallin9568]

Nice work guys, really inspiring! How is the whirlpool working? I've seen some other videos where they recommend having the feed-back above the surface. Just wanted to know how your approach is doing!

[@bryanjohnson1125]

would also like to see that in action

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Not sure how Kyle's is working. I installed something similar on mine. Will post a video soon.

[@glenm125]

Daniel Hallin If the feedback is above, it will splash, and hot side aeration (HSA) could be an issue. Unless you whirlpool after roughly complete chilling. I have seen a number well below the surface. And if you you have a big kettle and sometimes brew small batches, that means the return should be below the level of your smallest batch. But the goal is to get it all spinning ... I reckon it almost doesn't matter what elevation so long as it is reliably below the surface.

[@BuildITWithBrian]

One thing you can do with a Whirlpool Port if you're doing a smaller volume and you have some silicone hose you could simply attach the short length of that to the whirlpool nozzle and have it go below the level of the wort

[@glenm125]

Yep. Just like the BIABasket / BIAC folks, where they constantly recirc during mash.

[@rayw9067]

Hey Brian love your videos gday from Australia! I’m wanting to build my own electric brewing system I have a robobrew but I like building things lol. Do you have anymore videos on buildings a small single vessel system or any websites/videos you would recommend? Cheers

[@BuildITWithBrian]

How small? My other channel has some videos on the topic. KZbin.com/shortcircuitedbrewers

[@rayw9067]

Build IT With Brian was thinking a size that would give me a 2.5 gallon batch so I could do a 1/2 batch to try before making a full size batch that may be horrible hahah

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Here is a video I did on a super simple small batch brewing system. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX6wfWSDh6ijf7M

[@rayw9067]

Build IT With Brian thanks mate greatly appreciated keep up the good work too awesome channels

[@tonydibratto5333]

Where did you get the locking grommet for the electric cord that goes through the electrical box and keeps the cord tight and waterproof? Thx

[@BuildITWithBrian]

The one used in the video is from Mc Master Carr.. HOWEVER... a more cost effective option is the one here from brew hardware. www.brewhardware.com/product_p/cordgrip.htm&click=17367 Just MAKE SURE you pay attention to the NPT size on the box you purchase. A more "up to date" option is the Hot Pod from brewhardware: www.brewhardware.com/product_p/hotpod-ewl3.htm&Click=17367 I like these alot and if they had been available when I did my own system as well as Kyles I think I would have used them. Check out our new channel> kzbin.info I am doing a complete elctric brewing series on there.

[@whatsgood4685]

@@BuildITWithBrian is that the correct spelling of your website?

[@michaelkedgley1277]

someone that cheers and doesn't take a drink, can never be trusted

[@glenm125]

Very true, Michael Kedgley! You never know when your drinking partner may have slipped a bit of poison in, so, knock the tankards violently enough to splash some back and forth. Never trust a man who doesn't drink immediately after cheers.

[@bowhunterbear1]

where did you get the hole punch at

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

You can get them through Grainger or on Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NQWZWU?ie=UTF8&tag=theelectricbrewery-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B002NQWZWU

[@bowhunterbear1]

Thank you very much

[@jriis2010]

Hi. Where can i get the punch through bit ?

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Amazon

[@whatsgood4685]

Can I do this and change my boiler to electric in the basement?

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Maybe? Depending on how it's setup.

[@mikehakala3668]

Is there a problem with a plastic Home Depot cord grip to hold a temp probe in the HLT whirlpool recirc loop path say on a exit T before the ball valve?

[@BuildITWithBrian]

I would be concerned about it not being food safe. Brewhardware had quite a few low cost alternatives that are stainless. Cheers! 👍🍻

[@lacaval]

1-1/4" is far from 51mm. It is almost 32 mm, not 51mm.

[@dimash244]

51mm is actually 2" (25.4*2=50.8mm)

[@rickgabrielson2122]

you guys need to watch this with CC on

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

That is pretty funny!!

[@levicastle8553]

Man this was an incredible build. Super solid engineering. But is it economicable? Seems you had between $1600-1800 in parts, and God knows how many hours. You can buy a Braumeister, with WiFi capability for $1,750 free shipping right to your door...no labor involved. But aside from costs...it was a quite talented display of engineering and I bet it makes some tasty brews. Job very well done.

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Thanks for the comment. I agree there are some out of the box solutions that are much more cost effective. At the end of it all I like that I did we did it with our own 2 hands. -Brian

[@fatjonseatingadventures5429]

You can also do a 1 vessel eBIAB for like 900... same concept just BIAB instead.

[@shantayprueeissen8914]

I took great plans from Avasva . It help me a lot with my own solars.

[@speedbuggy7240]

Nice vid. I'm looking to buy the knockout punches. The ones you used says that they are for mild steel only. I see that they worked good, but for how long? I found a whole set of knockouts punches (www.amazon.com/TEMCo-Hydraulic-Knockout-Punch-TH0004/dp/B00HJX58HG/ref=pd_sbs_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SM27CD6W8NDMP6RM0EME) for less than the two Greenlee punches you used. But I'm confused on the sizes. It says measured hole sizes: 1/2" - 0.86", 3/4" - 1.05", 1" - 1.33", 1 1/4" - 1.69", 1 1/2" - 1.93", 2" - 2.36". Will the 1/2" work for the 13/16" (0.8125") hole even tho it seems to be a little bigger?

[@BuildITWithBrian]

It should.. you might want to test it on a piece of scrap metal first just to make sure it is not to large. I have used my punch multiple times and it still works great. 0.86 inches is 21.844 millimeters. I think the o-ring should seal up the minimal difference. Obviously the smaller the hole the less chance of a leak. Hope that helps!! Be sure to check out the new channel!! kzbin.info I am about to begin a complete control panel build.

[@andywoolhouse105]

Lube, lube and lube,

[@dwinsemius]

Exactly. Worried about heat on your cutting device? Use cutting oil.

[@mitchellul]

yep i definitely recommend using lube for drilling through steel

[@muzguz7276]

You lost me after the hole saw, no lube n no idea.

[@knuckle47]

Just what I was lookin for.... I can read til I’m blue but seeing it done makes it all just click

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Yeah that is what it takes sometimes! Glad you found it helpful! 👍🍻

[@BuildITWithBrian]

+Nicholas Parker, +Brian Huntley finished up a sample beer and with that came a ton of yeast lol so yeast milk I would say whole milk at that

[@YankeeinSC1]

Use a box wrench. Crescent wrenches are for gankers and hacks.

[@RichardCockerill]

funny guy

[@andywoolhouse105]

What's that soup yer drinking

[@BuildITWithBrian]

Think it was the last of a kegs of Wheat beer... Pretty thick!!

[@dornkrull22]

enjoy the video--now if some rich relative will croak and leave me enough cash for those sweet kettles--lol

[@ChrisBrindley-yakker]

While I appreciate the tips on how to punch nice holes through kettles, this doesn't tell me HOW a HERMS is built or why I should/should not be using it. I came here needing to know how to step up my game and left knowing little more than I came with :/

[@jesseliang9441]

太敷衍，拍的啥玩意