Malter White Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) I know some of you already have dollies like this to move your brews around. I just saw these for sale at Aldi for $20. Rated to 250kg. They seemed reasonably sturdy. Dimensions 600 x 340mm. Edited August 10, 2022 by MUZZY 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, MUZZY said: I know some of you already have dollies like this to move your brews around. I just saw these for sale at Aldi for $20. Rated to 250kg. They seemed reasonably sturdy. Hey Muzza that is cheap & there is nothing wrong with them but I had one but gave it to my ex-girlfriend for moving pot plants around - to save me doing it I found them a bit low to the ground & unstable with precious cargo (beer) on board & they can tip easily. I am getting one from Bunnings for $49 which is higher off the ground a has a handle. Saxon 150kg Platform Trolley Find in store: Aisle 22, Bay 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) @Classic Brewing Co They aren't suitable for my needs either. I mix my beer in the kitchen and ferment it outside. Getting it over the threshold is my issue so I just have to rely on my brute strength to do this. But I did know the price was excellent and others might find the info useful. Edited August 10, 2022 by MUZZY 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Hey Muzza that is cheap & there is nothing wrong with them but I had one but gave it to my ex-girlfriend for moving pot plants around - to save me doing it I found them a bit low to the ground & unstable with precious cargo (beer) on board & they can tip easily. I am getting one from Bunnings for $49 which is higher off the ground a has a handle. Saxon 150kg Platform Trolley Find in store: Aisle 22, Bay 4 That's a good buy, Phil, and versatile too. Not only transfer your brews but can double up as a zimmer frame when you stagger home from the local. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, MUZZY said: @Classic Brewing Co They aren't suitable for my needs either. I mix my beer in the kitchen and ferment it outside. Getting it over the threshold is my issue so I just have to rely on my brute strength to do this. But I did know the price was excellent and others might find the info useful. Yeah please understand I wasn't bagging them or your idea, they definitely have a place in any brewers home it's just that I nearly tipped one over like those but with a handle you have slightly more control, obviously the more you pay, the better you get but I think I have spent enough already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, MUZZY said: That's a good buy, Phil, and versatile too. Not only transfer your brews but can double up as a zimmer frame when you stagger home from the local. I would need some to drive it, probably classified as a vehicle on the footpath. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 @Classic Brewing Co I didn't take any umbrage from your comment. I knew what you were saying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, MUZZY said: @Classic Brewing Co I didn't take any umbrage from your comment. I knew what you were saying. All good, I probably will end up with this one anyway, it has 4 wheels, Toplift 150kg Folding Platform Trolley $79.00 they also have rubber wheels which is good as I have wooden floors. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickers Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, MUZZY said: I know some of you already have dollies like this to move your brews around. I just saw these for sale at Aldi for $20. Rated to 250kg. They seemed reasonably sturdy. Dimensions 600 x 340mm. cheers for the heads up, i'm looking for one of these 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiekraut Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 2 hours ago, MUZZY said: I know some of you already have dollies like this to move your brews around. I just saw these for sale at Aldi for $20. Rated to 250kg. They seemed reasonably sturdy. Dimensions 600 x 340mm. I have a few of those. Pretty handy. But yeah, I still have to lift the FV over the threshold and then back onto the trolley. Better than nothing though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, Aussiekraut said: I have a few of those. Pretty handy. But yeah, I still have to lift the FV over the threshold and then back onto the trolley. Better than nothing though Fortunately my back and muscles are still in good enough shape to carry the FV the full journey but I can see a day in the future where one of these dollies will be handy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 18 minutes ago, MUZZY said: Fortunately my back and muscles are still in good enough shape to carry the FV the full journey but I can see a day in the future where one of these dollies will be handy. get one now and do the bump over the threshold, Your back will love you for it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I have the version that @Classic Brewing Co showed and it works well. Beats lugging a 25kg of FV around the place, of course you still need to lift the FV onto and off benches and into and out of a fridge, but you avoid the walking and holding 25kg out in front of your beer gut when you do that . I also use it to move kegs, handy bit of gear for many things. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, DavidM said: get one now and do the bump over the threshold, Your back will love you for it! At $20 I probably should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 2 hours ago, kmar92 said: I have the version that @Classic Brewing Co showed and it works well. Beats lugging a 25kg of FV around the place, of course you still need to lift the FV onto and off benches and into and out of a fridge, but you avoid the walking and holding 25kg out in front of your beer gut when you do that . I also use it to move kegs, handy bit of gear for many things. Yeah a lot of people forget about the tap when they are lugging the Coopers FV's around from room to room, one false move & it will pop out. The Ambi style FV taps screw in so a bit more forgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spursman Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 7:43 PM, kmar92 said: I have the version that @Classic Brewing Co showed and it works well. Beats lugging a 25kg of FV around the place, of course you still need to lift the FV onto and off benches and into and out of a fridge, but you avoid the walking and holding 25kg out in front of your beer gut when you do that . I also use it to move kegs, handy bit of gear for many things. Yeah, the lifting onto the bench for bottling is the issue for me. Still managing atm but can see it's going to be an issue in a few years. Maybe someone will invent a trolley with a scissor or hydraulic lift function. Any engineers out there? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiekraut Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 29 minutes ago, Spursman said: Yeah, the lifting onto the bench for bottling is the issue for me. Still managing atm but can see it's going to be an issue in a few years. Maybe someone will invent a trolley with a scissor or hydraulic lift function. Any engineers out there? How about this one? https://www.bunnings.com.au/gorilla-150kg-scissor-lift-trolley_p0287074 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/112624670062?hash=item1a38f4156e:g:rTEAAOSwPcVV1s6o&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoLzM92H5%2BNOS15OctwMuzAjvZED904IS7V%2BGN9cFtneaM87pWBX%2BtpzSqlGMTJq5d2c7JNJZ0uwf76JXV0STaBAnRlpJkVhGCeIVu8K0LpDoybsvdyreuKwets80qPCKdT1UdFtV3RTHV%2FsoyXKQmg1p6SAeraTvm5Em93CUhCVsxnTF1VBoubveazA3SzJSZRvAfl9WYSX4L15lG2bO7oo%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7io9IfaYA https://www.amazon.com.au/GRIP-GRAND-RAPIDS-INDUSTRIAL-18090/dp/B0000AXDTS/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?keywords=Rope+Hoist+Pulley+Wheel+Block+and+Tackle+Puller+Lift&qid=1661355810&sr=8-10 Edited August 24, 2022 by oldbloke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) On 8/24/2022 at 7:02 AM, Aussiekraut said: How about this one? https://www.bunnings.com.au/gorilla-150kg-scissor-lift-trolley_p0287074 @Aussiekraut that model is fantastic, just what an ageing brewer with a dodgy knee needs - it's just parting with a monkey that is the downside. Having said that if you were in a more serious need it would be the answer. I find a simple process years ago for lifting the full FV up onto the bench for bottling/kegging, I use a stool (from Bunnings) $12.00. I/N: 0860255. it is 333mm high & is handy for other uses. Syneco 2 Step Plastic Stool Edited August 24, 2022 by Classic Brewing Co 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Classic Brewing Co said: @Aussiekraut that model is fantastic, just what an ageing brewer with a dodgy knee needs - it's just parting with a monkey that is the downside. Having said that if you were in a more serious need it would be the answer. I find a simple process years ago for lifting the full FV up onto the bench for bottling/kegging, I use a stool (from Bunnings) $12.00. I/N: 0860255. it is 333mm high & is handy for other uses. Syneco 2 Step Plastic Stool I think I should have made this a little clearer, I lift the FV on to the top step & then on to the bench. I find it a little easier & safer in the 2-step process. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Just saw this thread. Two things invaluable in the home brewery. Milk crates and dolly's. I think I have 5 milk crates and 4 dolly's. Dolly's made from scrap wood and scrounged wheels. Great for moving stuff and long term ferments. Have two dolly's with 3 glass ferments that I move around to warmer parts. Beats the crap put of trying to pick them up and move them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spursman Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 On 8/24/2022 at 7:32 AM, Aussiekraut said: How about this one? https://www.bunnings.com.au/gorilla-150kg-scissor-lift-trolley_p0287074 That's brilliant AK. Now to fit "crawler" wheels to get over a step down to the garage floor, or maybe a ramp of sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 11 hours ago, Greenyinthewestofsydney said: Just saw this thread. Two things invaluable in the home brewery. Milk crates and dolly's. I think I have 5 milk crates and 4 dolly's. Dolly's made from scrap wood and scrounged wheels. Great for moving stuff and long term ferments. Have two dolly's with 3 glass ferments that I move around to warmer parts. Beats the crap put of trying to pick them up and move them. Like you, I also have 5 Milk crates and 2 dolly's or trolleys, all made out of scrap wood, to move Fermenters or Crates of beer about. Lost without them If I ever need extra help lifting, I'm good for now, I'll be using Pulleys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 6 hours ago, DavidM said: Like you, I also have 5 Milk crates and 2 dolly's or trolleys, all made out of scrap wood, to move Fermenters or Crates of beer about. Here's how I move some of my Fermenters about. Sliding out of the heat controlled fridge, currently set for 20c. 22cm Lift onto the bottling table. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Much the same here. Milk crate on Dolly. Then lift or use pullys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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