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American Metalcraft Stainless Steel Portion Cups (hops, boil additions & more) – back at… $1.70 + free prime ship

American Metalcraft Stainless Steel Sauce Cup, 4 Ounce

I keep similar stainless steel portion cups in my Brew Day Box and use them to portion out hop additions and other boil additions and for pH and gravity sample containers. These are a great size and don’t take a lot of room since they nest together.

1/10 8:30 PM Central: These are selling for $1.70. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

American Metalcraft Stainless Steel Sauce Cup, 4 Ounce – 1 Each.,Silver – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Beyond brewing you can use these for around the kitchen, for condiments, BBQ sauce – Do you BBQ? If so, check out my BBQ site… BBQ Finds – and more.

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125 lb Capacity Plant Caddy – assist w/moving heavier objects on brew day and beyond – $13.99 + free prime ship

125 lb capacity plant caddy

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DURABLE AND HEALTH MATERIAL: Made of the food grade PP resin, with security non-toxic, solid and corrosion resistant features
SIZE: Outer diameter is 11.8 inches, inner diameter is 10.6 inches. Make sure that your plant pot size on the bottom no up to 10.6 inches before your order
POWERFUL CAPACITY: This plant caddy consists of 4 durable rolling wheels and sturdy structure, which can make it easily carry up to 125 lbs weight around, With lock and unlock wheels, providing security work (2 wheels with brake and 2 wheels without brake)
GREAT FOR: Indoor and outdoor, easy to move your heavy plant anywhere, With smooth surface wheels will not scratch your floor
MULTI FUNCTION: Used for moving garden pots, heavy plants, large potted trees, large vases, whiskey barrels, or heavy trash

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From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application. Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application. Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

Potential brewing applications: Use to assist with moving compatible carboys, kegs and other heavier items around on brew day and beyond.

1/7 1 AM Central; These are selling for $13.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Skelang 11.8″ Plant Caddy, Plant Pallet with Brake Wheels, Moving Plant Pot Saucer, Plant Roller Dolly for Indoor or Outdoor Heavy Duty Planter, Load Capacity 125 Lbs (Coffee) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Tip: Plant Caddies For Moving Kegs & Carboys – give your back a break

Resolve to… brew more! 40 Time Saving Homebrew Tips!

Time can be a big factor when it comes to homebrewing. Sure, it may be nice to spend sunrise until sunset carefully hand crafting a batch (or batches) of beer, but the practicalities of life can and do factor in when we’re deciding if we can brew a batch of beer. For your stage of life, time may not be a factor. If so, that’s awesome. For others, time saving tips and techniques could help you brew more often.

With those thoughts in mind, I put the call out to the HBF community [8 Ways to Connect with HBF] to get some time saving tips and tricks. A selection of those along with some of my own thoughts follows. Thanks to all who participated! A full list of contributors is at the end of this post.

How do I save time home brewing? Continue reading →

Short On Time? 40 Time Saving Homebrew Tips!

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Hands On Review: Winco 4 Ounce Stainless Steel Portion Cups – for Brew Day Measuring & Samples

I’ve long been an advocate of using these sorts of portion cups for homebrew-related tasks. I’ve kept small (2 to 2.5 ounce) portion cups in my Brew Day Box for years. See: Hands On Review: Stainless Steel Portion Cups – for Brew Day Measuring & Samples for a review of those.

When I ran across these larger 4 ounce cups at a great price, I picked them up to use around my homebrewery.

These are generally intended for serving condiments and small amounts of food. Considering their size, materials and efficient design, they are also well suited for use on brew day and around the brewery.

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Winco SCP-40, 4-Ounce Stainless Steel Round Ramekin Condiment Sauce Cups, 1 Dozen Pack – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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MaxWorks 200 lb Capacity Rolling Dolly – assist w/moving heavier objects on brew day and beyond – now… $17.77, best price

MaxWorks 80854 Polypropylene Dolly-200-lb Capacity

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Constructed from lightweight, polypropylene material that won't rust or chip and is easy to clean
Solid molded platform features a ridged non-slip surface that is ideal for moving narrow items or supporting furniture legs
Includes two 3" swivel castors and two 3" rigid castors to allow easy movement in different directions
Built-in carry on handle for easy positioning and makes it easy to move dolly where you need it
Platform size is 19-1/2" x 14-1/2". Ideal for home, workshop, garage, office and more

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Potential brewing applications: Use to assist with moving compatible carboys, kegs and other heavier items around on brew day and beyond.

12/15 3:30 PM Central: These are on sale for just $17.77. That’s the best historical direct from Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

MaxWorks 80854 Polypropylene Dolly-200-lb Capacity , Black – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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5 Pack x Utility Bus Tubs [Brew Day & Beyond]… $26.99, $5.40 each, near best price

5-Pack Commercial Bus Tubs Box/Tote Box, Plastic Storage with Handles, Wash Basin Tub 8 Liter (Gray)

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5 pack grey commercial plastic bus bathtub box: size 14.89 inch x 10.72 inch x 3.9 inch, capacity is 8L. Its size and capacity meet the needs of most families.
Gray plastic frozen Basin is made of strong and tough high-quality commercial plastic, non-toxic, odorless, safe and healthy. Large bearing capacity, long-term durability.
These commercial tote box unique stacked lugs design allows for easy and control of heavy load. The bottom grid is anti-skid and firmStrip, wear-resistant and fall resistant.
Our food service bus tubs are easy to use and easy to clean. It can be used for food, aquatic products, dishwashing, sorting and distribution, plate storage, vegetables and fruits storage and other purposes.
The basin is suitable for daily household use, product cleaning, restaurant and hotel service, orchard warehouse use, maintenance tool placement, etc. When it idle can be stack them each other, which can save space.

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Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application. Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application. Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

I use two similar bus tubs [Note: Mine are a different model from a different manufacturer and different specs] on brew day and I find them invaluable. I keep one below my March Pump setup. It catches drips and also offers a place to store wet items such as stirring spoons, mash paddles, my mash stirring whisk and my equally invaluable 1 gallon pitchers. I reserve the other tub for clean and dry items. Having two of these helps me keep dry/clean and wet/dirty items separate and means less lugging stuff around on brew day.

See: Bus Tubs for Brew Day & Beyond – Save Time and Effort When You Homebrew

Another potential use: ice down your favorite beverages for get-togethers.

12/15 10 AM Central: These are selling for just $26.99. That’s just $1 shy of the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

5-Pack Commercial Bus Tubs Box/Tote Box, Plastic Storage with Handles, Wash Basin Tub 8 Liter (Gray) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: Rubbermaid Commercial Products FG335100BRN 7 1/8-Gallon Brown Undivided Bus/Utility Box

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Reader Tip: Dolly for Brewzilla 65L

Nefish Trash Can Dolly Wheels, 15-19 Inch Adjustable Round Furniture Dolly with 4 Wheels, Heavy Duty Drum Dollies 440lbs Tire Dolly, Multi Functional Rolling Dolly Cart

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DURABLE AND HEALTH MATERIAL: Made of the food grade PP resin, with security non-toxic, solid and corrosion resistant features
SIZE: Outer diameter is 11.8 inches, inner diameter is 10.6 inches. Make sure that your plant pot size on the bottom no up to 10.6 inches before your order
POWERFUL CAPACITY: This plant caddy consists of 4 durable rolling wheels and sturdy structure, which can make it easily carry up to 125 lbs weight around, With lock and unlock wheels, providing security work (2 wheels with brake and 2 wheels without brake)
GREAT FOR: Indoor and outdoor, easy to move your heavy plant anywhere, With smooth surface wheels will not scratch your floor
MULTI FUNCTION: Used for moving garden pots, heavy plants, large potted trees, large vases, whiskey barrels, or heavy trash

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Potential brewing applications: Use to assist with moving compatible carboys, kegs and other heavier items around on brew day and beyond.

Thanks to HBF Reader Kevin for this tip! Let’s be friends! 8 Ways to Connect with HBF

Kevin says:

“I found a great dolly for my Brewzilla 65L on amazon. Locking wheels and super heavy. I have used it for several months and it is perfect”

Nefish Trash Can Dolly Wheels, 15-19 Inch Adjustable Round Furniture Dolly with 4 Wheels, Heavy Duty Drum Dollies 440lbs Tire Dolly, Multi Functional Rolling Dolly Cart – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Important Notes: I don’t recommend moving hot equipment or hot liquid. This is Kevin’s experience. This dolly isn’t specifically made for BrewZilla. Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application. Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application. Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

BrewZilla Review!

Hands on Review: BrewZilla Gen 4 All Grain Brewing System

Tip: Plant Caddies For Moving Kegs & Carboys – give your back a break

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MaxWorks 200 lb Capacity Rolling Dolly – assist w/moving heavier objects on brew day and beyond

MaxWorks 80854 Polypropylene Dolly-200-lb Capacity

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Constructed from lightweight, polypropylene material that won't rust or chip and is easy to clean
Solid molded platform features a ridged non-slip surface that is ideal for moving narrow items or supporting furniture legs
Includes two 3" swivel castors and two 3" rigid castors to allow easy movement in different directions
Built-in carry on handle for easy positioning and makes it easy to move dolly where you need it
Platform size is 19-1/2" x 14-1/2". Ideal for home, workshop, garage, office and more

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Potential brewing applications: Use to assist with moving compatible carboys, kegs and other heavier items around on brew day and beyond.

MaxWorks 80854 Polypropylene Dolly-200-lb Capacity , Black – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Hands On Review: Rubbermaid Commercial Product 1 Gallon Bouncer Pitcher

Updated: 11/27/2024

Small Upgrade = Big Difference

There are several equipment purchases that I look back on and say… I’m really glad I got that, it’s made a big difference. Sturdy, Food Safe One Gallon pitchers fit that bill. I went from a mish-mash of too small plastic pitchers, found around the house, that bent under the weight of wort, dripped and leached who knows what into my beer to two commercial quality 1 gallon pitchers. What a difference.

I started out with pitchers similar to these those worked well, but have a couple of drawbacks, namely… aluminum does not play nicely with Star San. I still use those for some purposes. From there, I picked up a Rubbermaid Commercial’s 4 Quart Bouncer Pitcher

Check Current Price, Specs & Availability, Review Continues Below:

Rubbermaid Commercial Products Bouncer Measuring Cup, 4-Quart, Clear, FG321800CLR – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Rubbermaid Commercial Products Bouncer Clear Measuring Cup, 16-Cup/4-Quart, Clear, Strong Food Grade, Easy Read for Liquid/Dry Ingredients, for Home/Professional Kitchen

Rubbermaid Commercial Products Bouncer Clear Measuring Cup, 8-Cup/2-Quart, Clear, Strong Food Grade, Easy Read for Liquid/Dry Ingredients, for Home/Professional Kitchen

Rubbermaid Commercial Products Bouncer Clear Measuring Cup, 4-Cup/1-Quart, Clear, Strong Food Grade, Easy Read for Liquid/Dry Ingredients, for Home/Professional Kitchen

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Rubbermaid Commercial Bus Tubs [Brew Day and Beyond]

Rubbermaid Commercial Products White Bus/Utility Box 4.625 Gallons

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STURDY & DURABLE: made of heavy-duty commercial grade plastic
EASY CLEANING: made with rounded corners for easy cleaning
SECURE LIFTING: made with reinforced handles for secure lifting and bottom ribs for added strength with easy to carry handles
DISHWASHER SAFE: commercial dishwasher safe
VARIETY OF USE CASES: dish collection, sensory play for kids/adults, fidget toys, crafts, water table, kinetic sand
DIMENSIONS: 20.4 x 15.6 x 5 inches; Capacity 4.625 gal
Material Type: Polyethylene (HDPE) High Density

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I use similar bus tubs [Note: Mine are larger at 7 1/8 Gallons] on brew day and I find them invaluable. I keep one below my March Pump setup. It catches drips and also offers a place to store wet items such as stirring spoons, mash paddles, my mash stirring whisk and my equally invaluable 1 gallon pitchers. I reserve the other tub for clean and dry items. Having two of these helps me keep dry/clean and wet/dirty items separate and means less lugging stuff around on brew day.

See: Bus Tubs for Brew Day & Beyond

Another potential use: ice down your favorite beverages for get-togethers.

What are Other’s Saying? Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “brew” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Rubbermaid Commercial Products FG334900GRAY Standard Bus/Utility Box, 4.625 Gal, Gray – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Lid: Rubbermaid Commercial Products FG364800GRAY Food Service Bus/Utility Tote Box Lid for 4 5/8 gal, Gray

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125 x 100 ml Weighing & measuring Boats – for Hops and Boil Additions & More – $15.95, 13 cents each, best price

Pure Ponta Weigh Boats Medium | 125 Pack 100ml Weighing Boats Measuring & Mixing Powders & Liquids with Easy Pour Design | (3.5 x 3.5 x 1 in) Disposable Plastic Square Lab Dish Scale Tray

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125 Pack - 100ml Polystyrene Weighing Dishes. Plastic trays are used for mixing, measuring, and weighing powders, liquids, and solids. The sample containers are food safe, lightweight, and durable. Disposable weigh boats make clean up quick and easy!
Antistatic scale trays have a nonstick surface that prevents sample loss for accurate weighing and measuring. Their flat bottoms provide excellent stability to prevent tipping, while the stackable, uniform shape optimizes storage in labs and workspaces.
Flexible, Easy-Pour Design. Features a spout at every corner for seamless pouring of powders or liquids. Weigh Dish is biologically inert and resistant to dilute and weak acids, aqueous solutions, alcohols, and bases.
Weigh Boat Dimensions: 89 x 89 x 25 mm (3.5 x 3.5 x 1 in). Base Diameter: 58 mm (2.3 in). Container Volume: 100ml. They are temperature-safe from -25℃ (-13°F) to 80℃ (176°F).
Many uses! Weight dishes are ideal for science labs, pharmacy compounding, supplements, R&D, schools, food prep, cosmetics, essential oils, soap making, epoxy mixing, jewelry making, painting, crafting, and accurately measuring dyes, powders, and more.

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Possible Homebrew Applications: Portioning hops and other boil additions, collecting pH and refractometer samples.

11/21 6 AM Central: These are selling for $15.95 or about 13 cents each. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Pure Ponta Weigh Boats Medium – 125 Pack 100ml Plastic Disposable Trays for Scale, Square Weighing Dishes for Powder Weight, Epoxy, Food Samples – Pour Boat Tray, Anti-Static Lab Dish Container – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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12 Update International Stainless Portion Cups – for Hops and Boil Additions & More – on sale for $9.50, 79 cents each

Photo from My Hands on Review – Note: Scale and Hops are Not Included

(12) Stainless Steel Portion Cups by Update International

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All-Purpose Sauce Cups
2 ½ Ounce, Height - 1½ Inches, Diameter (mouth) - 2¼ Inches, Diameter (base) - 1½ Inches
Stainless Steel
Sold per 12

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You can use these to portion out hop additions and other boil additions and for pH and gravity sample containers. These are a great size and don’t take a lot of room since they nest together. Check out my Hands on Review to learn more.

11/1 1 PM Central: These are on sale for $9.50. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

What are others saying? Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “hops” and “brew” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Individual Condiment Sauce Cups- One Dozen – 2½ Oz. Ounce by Update International – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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4 x Commercial Utility Busy Tubs (Brew Day & Beyond) – on sale for $27.99, $7 each

4-Pack Bus Tubs, Commercial Tote Box

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Outside size: 18*13.3*4.8 inch
Made of commercial grad plastic
Capacity: 13 L
Easy to clean
Great multi-purpose item

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I use two bus tubs [Note: Mine are a different model, manufacturer and specs] on brew day and I find them invaluable. I keep one below my March Pump setup. It catches drips and also offers a place to store wet items such as stirring spoons, mash paddles, my mash stirring whisk and my equally invaluable 1 gallon pitchers. I reserve the other tub for clean and dry items. Having two of these helps me keep dry/clean and wet/dirty items separate and means less lugging stuff around on brew day. They’re also handy for catching drips from drying gear and general storage.

10/19 7 AM Central: These are on sale for just $27.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Eagrye 4-Pack Bus Tubs, Commercial Tote Box, Plastic Bus Box (13 L Capacity), Grey – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Another potential use: ice down your favorite beverages for get-togethers.

Also: Rubbermaid Commercial Products FG335100BRN 7 1/8-Gallon Brown Undivided Bus/Utility Box

OxiClean Free Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb

Vacuum Sealer Machine with 55 Count 8"x12" Food Sealers Bags and 8"*79' Vacuum Sealer Roll, Inkbird Automatic Vacuum Sealers Machine with Built-in Cutter, Dry & Moist Sealing Modes for Food Storage

Gamma2 Vittles Vault Airtight Dog Food Storage Container - Fits up to 35 Pounds of Dry Pet Food - Perfect for Cat and Puppy Kibble - BPA-Free Plastic - Made in the USA - 12" L x 16.75" H

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD

VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included, White

JUNZHIDA 1/2" ID Silicone Tubing, Food Grade 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD 10 Feet Length Pure Silicone Hoses High Temp for Home Brewing Winemaking

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Hands on Review: Third Party Dolly for Brewzilla 65L

Thanks to HBF Reader Kevin for this write up! Let’s be friends! 8 Ways to Connect with HBF

Hands on Review Netfish Trash Can Dolly

In the last year I was gifted the ability to upgrade to Brewzilla 65L 220v brewing system and I was excited to shift to a simpler brewing system. When I built out a corner of the basement for my brewery I installed a hood to vent moisture out. Recognizing the weight of the malt pipe if I brew a 10 gallon batch I installed a Unistrut with a pulley on a rail dolly to raise up the pipe/grains and move them over the sink so I can dump them after the last few drips fall in the sink.

With this plan I then needed to move the Brewzilla from under the hood to out under the Unistrut/pulley. Kegland dealers have a specific dolly for the Brewzilla but they are either $79.99 or $99.99 so I began searching for an alternative. (William’s Brewing | MoreBeer)

When I found the Netfish Dolly I decided I would order it and see if it would work. I was pleasantly surprised to find how well built it is and how easily I can move the Brewzilla even up over mats I have on the floor. The dolly is adjustable and the feet for the Brewzilla are inside a lip that makes sure the Brewzilla doesn’t fall off.

From HBF: Using caution when moving kettles especially when full. We do not recommend moving hot liquid or equipment.

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Thanks to HBF Reader Kevin for this write up! Let’s be friends! 8 Ways to Connect with HBF

More potential brewing applications: Use to assist with moving compatible carboys, kegs and other heavier items around on brew day and beyond.

Related: Kegland BrewZilla Heavy Duty Dolly

65 & 100 Liter Brewzilla Heavy Duty Dolly

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Tip: Plant Caddies For Moving Kegs & Carboys – give your back a break

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12 x Stainless Steel Portion Cups by Winco – for Hops and Boil Additions & More

12 x Stainless Steel Sauce Cups by Winco

What are Other’s Saying? Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “brew” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Stainless Steel 2.5 Oz. Sauce Cup (Pack of 12) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Beyond brewing you can use these for around the kitchen, for condiments, BBQ sauce – Do you BBQ? If so, check out my BBQ site… BBQ Finds – and more.

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1,320 lb Capacity Electric Hoist [make BIAB brew days easier]

VIVOHOME Electric Hoist, 110V 1320 Lbs Winch with Remote Control, Zinc-Plated Steel Wire Hoist for Garage, Warehouses, Factories 38ft Lifting Height with Emergency Stop Switch

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DURABLE DESIGN - Constructed of a sturdy steel shell and heavy-duty mounting clamps, VIVOHOME Electric Hoist Crane is durable for long-term use; Equipped with a high-strength braided steel cable that adopts an anti-twist design, it can be used frequently every day
EASY OPERATION - Built with an electric motor and a remote panel, this hoist crane allows you to lift load with no manual effort; Compact and lightweight design makes the electric hoist winch convenient to place wherever it is needed
DUAL-LINE OPERATION - Designed with a sheaved pulley lift hook for dual-line operation, which increases stability and load capacity; Specifications: Single line lift: 660 lbs at 33 ft/min, max height: 38 ft; Double line lift: 1320 lbs at 16 ft/min, max height: 19 ft
SAFETY FIRST - Designed with a built-in safety braking structure and overheating protection system to ensure safe operation, it will automatically stop when the power supply is cut off; The motor runs quietly and will not overheat due to its excellent material
A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS - Perfect for garages, shops, hotels and homes, for both professionals and hobbyists; Good for boat repair, autos, mowers, golf carts, home decorations, engines, boulders, trees, and so on; It is not only great for lifting mechanics but also convenient for hunters to hang their preys

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Possible homebrew application: Use to help you lift your BIAB bag on brew day.

VIVOHOME Electric Hoist, 110V 1320 Lbs Winch with Remote Control, Zinc-Plated Steel Wire Hoist for Garage, Warehouses, Factories 38ft Lifting Height with Emergency Stop Switch – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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440 lb Capacity Electric Hoist (make BIAB brew days easier)

Electric Hoist

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DURABLE DESIGN - Constructed of a sturdy steel shell and heavy-duty mounting clamps, VIVOHOME Electric Hoist Crane is durable for long-term use; Equipped with a high-strength braided steel cable that adopts an anti-twist design, it can be used frequently for a long period
EASY OPERATION - Built with a powerful electric motor and a control panel that has an ascending button and a descending button, this hoist crane allows you to lift load with no manual effort; Compact and lightweight design makes the electric hoist winch convenient to place wherever it is needed; It can be used vertically or horizontally as you need
2 MODES OF OPERATION - Designed with a sheaved pulley lift hook for dual-line operation, which increases stability and load capacity; Specifications: Single line lift: 220 lbs at 33 ft/min, max height: 38 ft; Double line lift: 440 lbs at 16 ft/min, max height: 19 ft
SAFETY FIRST - The motor runs quietly and will not overheat due to its excellent material and silent internal fan; Designed with a built-in safety braking structure, it will automatically stop when the load is raised to a certain height to prevent collision; Press the red button on the control panel to stop the machine under emergency circumstances
A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS - Perfect for garages, shops, hotels and homes, for both professionals and hobbyists; Good for boat repair, autos, mowers, golf carts, home decorations, engines, boulders, trees, and so on; It is not only great for lifting mechanics but also convenient for hunters to hang their preys

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Possible homebrew application: Use to help you lift your BIAB bag on brew day.

VIVOHOME 110V 440 Lbs Lift Electric Hoist, Electric Winch, Garage Ceiling Crane Overhead, Zinc-Plated Steel Wire Hoist for Garage, Warehouses, Factories Lifting with Emergency Stop Switch – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Rubbermaid Commercial Bus Tubs [Brew Day and Beyond]

Rubbermaid Commercial Products White Bus/Utility Box 4.625 Gallons

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Highlighted Features

STURDY & DURABLE: made of heavy-duty commercial grade plastic
EASY CLEANING: made with rounded corners for easy cleaning
SECURE LIFTING: made with reinforced handles for secure lifting and bottom ribs for added strength with easy to carry handles
DISHWASHER SAFE: commercial dishwasher safe
VARIETY OF USE CASES: dish collection, sensory play for kids/adults, fidget toys, crafts, water table, kinetic sand
DIMENSIONS: 20.4 x 15.6 x 5 inches; Capacity 4.625 gal
Material Type: Polyethylene (HDPE) High Density

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See: Bus Tubs for Brew Day & Beyond

Another potential use: ice down your favorite beverages for get-togethers.

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Hands on Review: ProFlow Dynamics Stainless Steel Camlock Quick Disconnects + 30%+10% Off!

Updated: September 21, 2024

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert. Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer. Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Proflow Dynamics Camlock Fittings

If I were to count all the “things” I have the most of in my homebrew collection, it would be a close race between tubing and fittings. Like the freeway system of the brewing world, we all have to get the wort/beer from one vessel to the next as we move through the brewing process. When dealing with hot liquids, that typically means silicone tubing. And when connecting tubing to your vessel or pump, there are 3 most common ways to do this: 1) Barbed fitting, 2) Quick Disconnect fitting, and 3) Camlock fitting.

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Proflow Dynamics has been around since 2007. They specialize in camlock fittings, but also make a variety of other fittings and ball valves. They service a mix of different industries- including the brewing industry, of course. Barbed fittings are the simplest, but are typically designed to be a very tight fit (require a lot of effort to mate), or a looser fit (require a hose clamp). Either of these situations does not lend itself well to a joint you need to connect/disconnect frequently. Quick disconnects have a slick one-handed operation, which is their main appeal. The downside is their more complicated design makes them more expensive. And more complicated designs usually mean more ways to potentially fail.

Close-up of Silicone Sealing Ring Inside Female Camlock

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