I've noticed that every 3 tier, single pole, stand I've seen has the HLT and boil kettle on one side, with the HLT directly above the boil kettle, and the mash tun in the middle position on the opposite side. I like the single pole idea because it is a smaller footprint than the step down type, but I don't like the HLT over the boil kettle. While trying to design my system I came up with this, (which I drew up in MS Paint), because a picture is easier than trying to explain it. Basically it uses three sides of the pole so none of the vessels have to be underneath or on top of each other.
Before I buy the metal and start cutting and welding stuff together I was just curious about why I haven't seen others who have set their system up this way? Have others tried it and discovered all kinds of issues that I'm missing?
Before I buy the metal and start cutting and welding stuff together I was just curious about why I haven't seen others who have set their system up this way? Have others tried it and discovered all kinds of issues that I'm missing?