Automatic grain mill

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Jasont33, Oct 17, 2019.

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Would you want this at home?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

    4 vote(s)
    66.7%

  3. Maybe

    2 vote(s)
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  1. Jasont33

    Jasont33 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2019

    Lookin forward to it :heavymetal:
     
    #21 Jasont33, Nov 18, 2019
  2. riptorn

    riptorn Pooh-Bah (1,776) Apr 26, 2018 Georgia
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Looks like the discharge chute could be longer and have some sides, or maybe include a big nylon sock of sorts that could be easily attached (Velcro?, snaps?) to help direct the crushed grains to the receiving container.
     
    #22 riptorn, Nov 18, 2019
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  3. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
    Society Pooh-Bah

    To springboard off of the comments that @riptorn made above, via my experiences with grain mills I am 'conditioned' to think of them resting on the top of a plastic bucket (12 inches in diameter). Maybe design this automatic grain bill so that it can be placed on top of a bucket? Or would the weight to be too large for this 'feature'?

    Cheers!
     
    #23 JackHorzempa, Nov 18, 2019
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  4. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Pretty cool. If you can devise a way to deliver the crushed grains reliably to a bucket and keep this around $400, I'd say you have a winner.
     
    #24 VikeMan, Nov 18, 2019
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  5. Naugled

    Naugled Pooh-Bah (1,944) Sep 25, 2007 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    How does it handle hard wheat at the smallest gap?
     
    #25 Naugled, Nov 18, 2019
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  6. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
    Society Pooh-Bah

    I just received my December issue of BYO in the mail and there is a one page ad for the Ss brewtech automatic mill on page 3.

    I wonder how many homebrewers will be purchasing this new product?

    Cheers!
     
    #26 JackHorzempa, Nov 18, 2019
  7. Brewday

    Brewday Zealot (721) Dec 25, 2015 New York

    How do you do R&D on a mill.
     
    #27 Brewday, Nov 20, 2019
  8. Jasont33

    Jasont33 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2019

    Thanks for the feedback and suggestions folks. We’ll test out these suggestions and see what we can do to get a smoother delivery to the bucket.
     
    #28 Jasont33, Nov 21, 2019
  9. Jasont33

    Jasont33 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2019

    It works well. We’ve tested it at different gap settings and there’s no problem at any of the settings so far.
     
    #29 Jasont33, Nov 21, 2019
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  10. Jasont33

    Jasont33 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2019

    We did discuss the bucket method, but it seems like the equipment like ours would be too heavy for that. We’ll have to come up with something else for this.
     
    #30 Jasont33, Nov 21, 2019
  11. Jasont33

    Jasont33 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2019

    Will discuss this, test this out and see if it is a feasible method. Thanks!
     
    #31 Jasont33, Nov 21, 2019
  12. Witherby

    Witherby Crusader (498) Jan 5, 2011 Massachusetts

    #32 Witherby, Nov 21, 2019
  13. Jasont33

    Jasont33 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2019

    Hey guys! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. We’ll be posting updates about the grain mill more regularly, and we would love to continue to have your input and opinions as we develop this grain mill. Right now, we will definitely be changing the outlet slide to exit straight down as that is what the most of you prefer. We want to keep listening to your suggestions as you guys are one of the first groups of people we have publicly shared the product with and received feedback from.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Grain-Crusher-103677447730573/
    Instagram: instagram.com/thegraincrusher
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuBNkLb885Mv6c7d9uUsnMQ

    We’ll also have a website out soon with better photos of the product, more detailed explanations, and all the technical specifications. Hopefully, that’ll be more helpful. And if you guys have more questions, feel free to get in touch with us on social media or shoot us an email: [email protected]
     
    #33 Jasont33, Dec 1, 2019
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  14. TheBeerery

    TheBeerery Initiate (0) May 2, 2016 Minnesota

    Took some time to pass customs and pass inspections but it's finally here. Running tests over the holidays.

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    #34 TheBeerery, Dec 17, 2019
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