Cyclocross Monstrosity

Still going strong:

[img]http://gallery2.plebeians.net/d/37467-2/20150831-191636-iPhone.JPG[/img]

Raced it briefly at a Dirty Deeds this year, but was too enthusiastic at getting back on the bike after a chest infection. But it does make an excellent bike for pedalling with the family.

The Fauxfather

[QUOTE=”takai, post: 1312380, member: 38312″]Finally got around to getting some work done on this, plus the rest of the fittings arrived, so i put in the external return.

Lower whirlpool, upper to feed the mash:
[IMG]http://gallery2.plebeians.net/d/37442-2/20150829-194211-iPhone_001.JPG[/IMG]

How the malt pipe is fed. Will put some 10mm hose between and just lock in place during mash, low flow and low resistance so shouldnt pop off.
[IMG]http://gallery2.plebeians.net/d/37447-2/20150829-194210-iPhone.JPG[/IMG]

Finally what it looks like externally:
[IMG]http://gallery2.plebeians.net/d/37457-2/20150829-201413-iPhone.JPG[/IMG]

Currently waiting for the liquid PFTE to dry and then can leak test it again (failed the first time)[/QUOTE]

The Fauxfather

[QUOTE=”takai, post: 1306610, member: 38312″]Finally got around to working on this again.
Built the control box:
[IMG]http://gallery2.plebeians.net/d/37385-2/20150808-194337-iPhone_002.JPG[/IMG]

Installed element and hardware:
[IMG]http://gallery2.plebeians.net/d/37363-2/20150808-194338-iPhone.JPG[/IMG]

Now currently repassivating and leak testing:
[IMG]http://gallery2.plebeians.net/d/37390-2/20150808-195115-iPhone.JPG[/IMG][/QUOTE]