John • Chappo
I'm a husband, father of 3, full-time hospital physician, and avid DIY enthusiast with an obsessive eye for detail as well as project research and execution.
This channel is dedicated to researching and showcasing all things to the next level. There will be deep dives and detailed how-to videos on all my projects in and around the home as well as product and tech reviews. Feedback, comments, requests, and advice are welcome!
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Great informative video! Does it feel safe when underneath the unit ? Is there anyway the lift could fail and or lower unexpectedly ?
Which pumps do you use?
Very impressive that's for sure...!😯🙏🇺🇸
Looks really good. I would get the 02 assembly from More Beer and add oxygen to the wort as you transfer to the fermenter. The Blichmann sparge arm as you suggested would complete that brewery. Thats a sweet setup.
Cool lab protocol at the end
Do you have a link to that Pot Filler? It seams larger then most and with my 20 gallon 3 vessel system I need something with larger flow
Could you link your air compressor?
Very, very nice! Good job
Excelente video . Extraordinario . Saludos desde Chile . 🇨🇱
Why kind of periodic maintenance is required for the lift?
Good question, I know it is supposed to be serviced periodically but I have never done it nor had any problems. I’m sure the hydraulic fluid should be changed at some point. I’ll have to contact my service rep.
Beautiful home brewery!! I'm in the planning stages of building my own dedicated brew space. What are the dimensions of your room?
Approximately 10’ x 14’
How tall is the ceiling in the garage?
12ft high
Try adding your grains first into the mash tun, then pump your water into the bottom of the mash tun. No dough balls. Great system. I use the same setup with 30-gallon Spike Brewing kettles. I built my entire system, including my control panel with Auber EZ Boil PID's. Spike Brewing was changing their handle design, moving them from the sides to front and back. I bought the 3 30 gallon last of the old inventory kettles for roughly $125 each and drilled them myself. Cheers!
I mean, it's nice but has ZERO drop protection like the Mous cases do for $50 less. The Mous case has strong foam all around the border inside a waterproof case so not only do you have rain protection you have really good drop protection.
Very nice video. Do you feel that there is no need to bolt the posts to the floor? I think I still wouldn't trust it but that's cuz I have that kind of luck at times... ; o
Correct, no need to bolt a 4-post lift and confirmed with BendPak. I was definitely nervous but no longer after using it for some time now.
Can someone help me please? 1) Can you suggest any proven methods of installing such a lift in a garage that has a slope of at least 4-5 inches? 2) Also, would the lift shift if I don’t bolt it to the ground? (I would rather not anchor it as my concrete slab is only 4 inches thick.)
Definitely no need to bolt down. Most garages probably have a few inch decline - the installer would be able to speak to this or you can reach out to your specific lift rep - that would be the best resource. I don’t think it should be a problem.
Anybody else wince when he just dropped that stir bar into it like that? lol
Great Video! Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate how meticulous, regimented, skilled, thorough and barefooted he is. That's courageous.
Some how i knew when i saw the set up that the brewer would be either barefoot or wearing sandals.
Cute family! Thanks for showing the air compressor part
How’s it held up?
Great! No problems at all
I know this is an old video, but curious how the Tilt works with that SS fermenter? I had issues using the standard Tilt with my SB conical.
Haven’t had any problems with it and I always double check the OG with multiple devices and always matches up!
Amazing video. Have you provided a list of the equipment in your brewery other than the link to the website you mention? I’ve gone there and it’s pretty comprehensive and would like to see your list.
I don’t actually have a comprehensive list as I pieced everything together over many months but maybe something worthwhile putting together
I love this video so much. I’ve watched it multiple times. I’m looking at converting our second kitchen to a brewing room just like this. Love how organized it is and clean. Amazing set up.
Thanks for the comments! I need to get back in the brewery and shoot some more vids soon!
Hi, You have to peel off the blue plastic inside your grain mill. It’s only for protection purposes.
Ha I always wondered why it was blue inside!! 🍻
Have a bendpak 4 post recently acquired yet to install managed to find at a steep discount from a guy on Craig’s , had been looking for sometime have a scissor lift as well . With the loss of a garage space needed the added storage this offers , can’t wait to get it assembled . Great video very informative thank you Bert
This is a very nice setup. Congratulations.
Insane setup, thanks for the tour!
My wife freaks out when I get under my car with jacks. Lol. Considering a benpak. Tired of jacking up each wheel.
what size is your garage
Love the build! What are you using for bulkheads where the trunk line goes through the collar? Is it insulated?
I used mahogany wood 1x with two pieces and spray foam insulation in the middle
Thanks for sharing, where did u get this alu ramp? And what was the price for the lift ?
I bought the lightweight aluminum ramps from bendpak and the lift cost around $5k all in including shipping and installation
@@nextlevelmedia Can you say how much just the install cost?
Awesome setup. I’m about to transition to an electric 10 gal system. I just upgraded to a larger fermenter with a peltier cooling system.
Nice!
I am considering buying the new jacketed SS brewtech fermenter. After about 100 batches, the cooling coil has a fine layer of beer stone that is not coming off. The inside of the fermenter is pristine. Gives me an excuse to buy a toy. 😂
It’s a top quality toy you won’t regret it!
Brewery goals this ansaloute top notch
Thanks!
Very nice setup! Appreciate the organization and clean design
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it is an excellent operation system to make craft beer
Appreciate it!
Nice setup! Have the same lift. The support strap under the drivers side ramp has 2 large bolts on the bottom. Do the bolts dig into the Swisstrax? Mine chews up the floor every time the lift is lowered.
Yep same for me, luckily it stays in the same location. I tried contacting bendpak to address and come up with solution but got bounced around to the wrong people I guess. If you know a welder they could take care of it easily.
Bendpak has a fix with a lower profile bolt that I recently received. Sent it free of charge.
12 hours later…
Takes about 8 hrs start to finish including clean-up
Useful, thank you.
You're welcome!
Do you have any regrets putting these on top of your SwissTrax? Do you have issues cleaning underneath them?
Na no problems I just use the leaf blower to blow anything out or my dyson vacuum to get underneath
Do yo mind sharing total purchase cost for this particular option (w/all the accessories)? Thx
It was right around $5k all in including delivery and install
Thanks for the detailed video John. The Viper is undoubtedly first class, however I’m curious whether you miss the height adjust feature offered by your sonic chair
I don’t miss it at all for this particular chair as I just utilize it to roll around my car for detailed and cleaning the wheels, etc
Thanks for the video. Nice garage!
Thanks!
The main problem I have with bend pak is everything needed is optional. Outrageous in my mind.
Agreed you can definitely get the same setup for maybe half the cost but the safety features and engineering on this make it worth it in my opinion.
Nice, looks great!
Thanks!
the entire vide reminded me how poor I am
You can definitely build a budget setup or build slowly over time
Congrats! Nice job
Thanks 🍻
Mill some grain, heat some water, close and open some valves, and you have happiness fluid at the end :)
Cheers 🍻
This garage is really cool, I can see that you have some money, from this garage I would only have the wheel supports.
Thanks man