![]() ![]() The Foundry does not, which means you can utilize pumps you already have. The Grainfather, Brewzilla and others include an integrated pump. The Grainfather has an app you can use with your phone for more remote capability, if desired. Most AIO systems offer a time-delay for heating the mash water, and can fairly easily accommodate more complicated processes, like step-mashing. I have an Anvil Foundry 6.5, so my experience is derived from this unit. There's a basin sink in the laundry room, so I do have that available for chilling and cleanup. My home's main breaker is in the garage, so presumably I could have an electrician install a 220 outlet fairly inexpensively if brewing in the laundry room becomes too problematic. Although it would be a bit tight, I could use this in my laundry room (which runs between my garage and kitchen). ![]() It seems that 220V systems are preferred.I'm willing to wait/save up for what I really want if it means I'll be happier in the long run. Although money is always a consideration, I have more of a "buy once, cry once" mentality.Quality/Reliability - I want something that just works, will last, and isn't likely to fail/fall apart with typical use.It seems like the Grainfather is fairly unique with this feature, which currently a key reason for leaning in that directions, but let me know if you think I'm putting too much weight on that factor. Along these lines, I like the idea of a counterflow chiller (rather than an immersion chiller like I've been using).Simplicity - I'm a programmer by trade, so I'm fairly technically minded and am assume I'll be able to figure out any of the systems on the market, but after the initial learning curve I want the system to be as quick and easy to configure for a batch as possible.I don't want to be too limited by my equipment as far as what and how I brew. Automation features need to be flexible enough to support any reasonable process I might wish to try out. Automation/streamlined features - It should allow as much automation as possible so I don't have to babysit the unit constantly throughout the brew day (things like the ability to set a timer to start heating mash water would be a huge benefit).Any input about which system would be fit my needs would be greatly appreciated! I'm looking to simply and streamline brew days so I can actually brew more than once or two a year, so I'm looking to get into an electric/automated setup. Brew days, including setup and cleanup take a solid 6 hours or so, which rarely have any more. My setup is a two burner/tier rig I cobbled together with a couple pumps for all-grain batches. Three Sizes Available: 18 Gallon for 10 gallon batches, 10.5 Gallon for 5 Gallon Batches and 6.5 Gallon for 2.5-3 Gallon Batches.Since having kids (I now have three littles), my time to brew has become extremely limited. ![]() ![]()
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