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well i've heard that there are some black friday deals coming so i'm going to hold fire till next friday, see if I can squeeze a Fermzilla into the mix within budget too!

have I missed anything?

not the only one to say that....worth heeding the advice given....especially as it saves me money

I'm tempted to go larger than I initally planned, as perhaps it's best to plan for more capacity than I need just in case I fancy making a large batch in the future. With this in mind I am tempted by this...

so, i'm going all in one....it's decided :) but which one?! ok, so, I want to keep the initial budget to £500 all in. From this £500 I'd like to produce 1 batch too. I'm happy buying used, don't mind a little fettle. so all, please help me spend my money :) I have plastic fermenters...

Hi Martin, i'm not on facebook, but did attend the last Norwich meeting online. Nice group of guys just need to get brewing now to keep up

Have to look them up for sure, like to support local where I can. I’ve spoken with a few from Norwich amateur brewers, but having a local brew buddy would be handy

you'll use the pressure in the keg long before the brew is all out. 100% will need a cylinder, even if it's a sodastream type deal you'll need something

that being said.....I drink alot of coffee.... might need the extra hot water :laugh8::laugh8:

Good to know! I'm avoiding stock pots though but will look for a smaller sparge heater if I don't need such a big one. yeah time is a thing for me too, if I can keep a brew day to like 4 hours i'd be ok, any longer will be tough. My brew day is likely to be a brew evening - kids asleep and...

Think i'm just going to bite the bullet and order the digiboil and the BZ. I'll use my plastic fermenters for a few brews, see how I get on then maybe move to a conical (once I understand why I need one)

hahah I'm always undecided when it comes to actually spending money....somethings i'm pretty impulsive with when it comes to opening the wallet, others i'm a little more careful. The trouble is, both are good options - be great if one was massively better than the other haha!! I think a...

I’m still undecided lol. I like the idea of both systems. Perhaps I’m best to just get a boiler and do a BIAB. And if I make this boiler 3v type one surely I can add the other vessels later?

ah ok, hopefully get away with something smaller, 7kW does seem HUGE. 2kW i'd be fine, but anything higher would be pushing it - but the the garage is fully insulated etc so ambient will be consistent as i'm installing AC in the new year so will be keeping the room at normal temps

hmm yes that's a large load through the garage. Would need to put in a new line for that from the consumer. I'd struggle with current electrics then to add this on too. But a new line isn't the end of the world, just another job.

Chemclean followed by chemsan for me.

Yea that's massively impressive!! out of interest, how much did it cost you to make....be careful you might find yourself invited to the depths of suffolk for a brew day and a panel commission :laugh8:

ah gotcha, all understood. I think i'm narrowing down my options more and more with each bit of advice given so thanks everyone. I've managed to swap around what we use the fridges for, so my little undercounter is going to become the overflow fridge, and the larder fridge is the new brew...

I do like the idea of 3V, but I'd definitely want to go all electric. with my very basic understanding of the process, I'd be looking to emulate this: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/3-vessel-15-gal-electric-brewery but I think there's savings to be made i.e. make my own panels and...