GRAINFATHER UPGRADE KIT

Introduction

The Grainfather upgrade kit is a practical way to bring an older Grainfather brewing system up to date with the newer pipework and extras currently supplied online. If you want to upgrade my Grainfather with new pipework, this kit includes the key components needed to improve flow control, simplify fitting changes and refresh important wear items.

Note: You do not need this kit if you are buying a Grainfather online.

This kit is ideal for brewers looking for genuine-style Grainfather parts, useful Grainfather accessories and handy Grainfather replacement parts in one convenient package.

Key Features

• Includes a discharge pipe with ball valve and safety valve
• Also includes all items from the Free Upgrade Kit at no extra charge
• New coarse thread disconnect fittings help eliminate cross threading
• Quick and easy removal of fittings for simpler setup and cleaning
• On/off valve relocated to the discharge pipe for easier adjustment of wort flow through the chiller
• Shut-off connection added to the discharge pipe, removing the need to fit the brass cap
• Updated pump silicone tubes and fixing rings help avoid potential leaks
• Includes spare silicone O-rings and seals for maintenance and replacement
• New grain stopper replaces the aluminium cap that prevents grain from falling down the overflow pipes
• Rolled groove on the grain stopper allows overflow pipes to be extended to their maximum without separating completely

Product Details

This Grainfather pipework upgrade includes:

• Discharge pipe with ball valve and safety valve

It also includes, free of charge, all items from the Free Upgrade Kit:

• Recirculation pipe
• Counter flow wort chiller connection
• Grain stopper
• 2 x pump silicone tubes
• 4 x silicone tube fixing rings
• Bag of silicone O-rings and seals

The shut-off connection on the discharge pipe is a male-female connection, so it requires a new recirculation pipe and new connection for the chiller. These are included in this kit, making it a complete Grainfather discharge pipe and ball valve kit and a useful Grainfather recirculation pipe upgrade kit for compatible older models.

Brewing Information

For brewers using older systems, this Grainfather upgrade kit for older models improves day-to-day usability by making fittings easier to handle, helping reduce leak risk from ageing tubing, and giving better control over flow through the counter flow wort chiller. It’s a smart option if you need Grainfather spare parts, refreshed Grainfather fittings, a replacement Grainfather chiller connection, new Grainfather pump tubes or an updated Grainfather grain stopper.

Whether you are replacing worn components or modernising your setup, this Grainfather brewing system spare parts kit offers excellent value for brewers wanting dependable Grainfather brewing accessories.

FAQ

Do I need this Grainfather upgrade kit if I am buying a new Grainfather online?

No. You do not need this kit if you are buying a Grainfather online, as the newer pipework and extras are already included.

What is included in the Grainfather upgrade kit?

The kit includes a discharge pipe with ball valve and safety valve, plus the free upgrade kit items: recirculation pipe, counter flow wort chiller connection, grain stopper, 2 pump silicone tubes, 4 silicone tube fixing rings, and a bag of silicone O-rings and seals.

What are the benefits of the upgraded fittings and pipework?

The newer coarse thread disconnect fittings help eliminate cross threading and make removing fittings quick and easy. The relocated on/off valve also makes adjusting flow through the chiller easier.

Why does this kit include a new recirculation pipe and chiller connection?

The shut-off connection added to the discharge pipe is a male-female connection, so it requires a new recirculation pipe and a new counter flow wort chiller connection. Both are included in the kit.