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Offline joe6pack

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Hopback
« on: April 20, 2014, 05:34:02 pm »
These days knockout/whirlpool hop additions and hop stands are all the rage, but I was wondering if anyone has any opinions on hopbacks.  Are they a useful in addition to hop stands, or are they redundant? 

I built one several years ago, using an idea from BYO, -

   http://byo.com/component/k2/item/380-build-a-stainless-steel-hopback

 but it didn't work well with my setup at the time.  Now that I've done some needed upgrades, I'm thinking of trying it again.

Offline Jeff M

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Re: Hopback
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2014, 05:41:36 pm »
I know DIY follows the spirit of Homebrewings but im a big fan of Blichmanns Hoprocket in this instance.  Its sturdy and can hold 40PSI, so it can also be used as a Randell.  A lot of the DIY hopbacks ive seen leak quite a bit from the top because they dont seal properly.

http://www.blichmannengineering.com/products/hoprocket

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