Simple & cheap brewery upgrade to keep floor clean

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:06 am

For those who would like less wet stuff on the ground when they brew this is an upgrade for you. I got a little metal bucket at Target for about $1 that I hang from my QD to catch the few drips that drop on the floor everytime I change my hoses. Brewing inside it is especially nice to keep the floor dry and clean. It was there around Christmas but you should be able to find some kind of cheap bucket somewhere.

DrPaulsen · Post by **DrPaulsen** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:07 am

That's a great idea. I've been doing something similar with good success. Not forgetting to close ball valves and/or turn off pumps also helps with spills/drips. Drinking less while brewing is about the only thing I've found to help with the valve/pump issue.

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:12 am

DrPaulsen wrote:Drinking less while brewing is about the only thing I've found to help with the valve/pump issue.

Hey, let's not get crazy now. I too have had the oops that valve is still open happen a few times. I also use a bucket that I slide around under the pump and mash tun for similar duty.

bf514921 · Post by **bf514921** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:08 pm

yeah, or if you step away while the pump is running, and have it attached to your HLT to recirculate and then the hose come loose points up at your electric control panel and douses it in all the strike water you were heating up, at least the GFI tripped and saved it all.

TappedOut · Post by **TappedOut** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:35 pm

I think this one might be better. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... d=12647255

DrPaulsen · Post by **DrPaulsen** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:01 am

bf514921 wrote:yeah, or if you step away while the pump is running, and have it attached to your HLT to recirculate and then the hose come loose points up at your electric control panel and douses it in all the strike water you were heating up, at least the GFI tripped and saved it all.

Every education has its price. I'm guessing that's one lesson you won't forget anytime soon.

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:36 am

TappedOut wrote:I think this one might be better. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... d=12647255

That's sharp!

Post by **JimPotts** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:54 am

Repainting my kitchen ceiling was a pretty good way to ensure that I'll never not check hose clamps and keg pressure again. (Double negative intended.)

On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 9:01 AM, DrPaulsen <brew-equipment@crbeernuts.org (brew-equipment@crbeernuts.org)> wrote:

Every education has its price. I'm guessing that's one lesson you won't forget anytime soon.

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bf514921 · Post by **bf514921** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:04 pm

yep saved the brewery