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A few pictures of my BIAB build.
I'm surprised this rig didn't drive me away from brewing permanently! I scorched my first few batches to the point of undrinkable. I quickly learned that compact kettle elements are very high watt density, combined with not circulating wort across the element can really scorch beer.

I did eventually get it figured out. As long as I stirred while the heat was on, they worked well. I used 2 of them to get up to temp, then plugged one into an STC for the mash. I insulated with reflectex as well. (I just can't locate a picture)
This setup worked pretty well. A nice feature of this layout was that all wort transferring was gravity fed. I eventually rebuilt the counter flow chiller using 3/4 heater hose from Princess Auto. I was always worried the cheap blue garden hose was going to burst when I sanitized during the boil. I'm very happy with the heater hose upgrade.
Next project...Stainless steel brew basket with a solid side and interchangeable mesh bottoms.

Very cool

Great looking setup, well done on the build!

Great job, looks awesome!

Looks great. Really like how you have the pump and chiller setup

This is awesome! I've been trying to figure out how to clean up my setup so that it is more compact...i'm going to steal your idea!

Definitely a fan of your set-up, your outdoor kitchen, and your IPA haha.

I had this idea of a clean, self-contained setup for some time. It actually turned out almost how I pictured it. Table is pretty cheap, from Costco ($160). I cut the legs shorter. It was pretty flimsy until I added the wood. My original idea was aluminum, but in the end, wood was just easier and still just as effective.

I want to build a custom fabric cover for the hole thing, that will drop right to the floor. For the most part, I can fit everything I require for a brew day in the bottom of the cart. The kettle used to fit under there too until I added the wood.

- The way the chiller is mounted, I can still gravity drain if my pump kicked it, although typically I recirc/whirlpool and chill back into the kettle.
- Pump head can easily be removed from the front for cleaning.
- I have a freshwater camlock connection hanging on the front that is teed off the input to my chiller. Once I put water to my cart, I can use it to flush and rinse etc. I used to boil a batch of fresh water after everything was clean to flush the system out one last time. Now I just flush with cold water immediately after I'm done with the pump and chiller. I sanitize with wort during the boil. So far so good...at least I think so.
- Most of my connections happen out front. Makes it very easy to catch all the fluid in the hoses in a bucket. If I'm having a good day, I hardly spill a drop.

brilliant! Very well thought out!