I'm CalHiTower and am an old man...been doing fermentations for almost 45 years. I have a BM20L and just love it. I used to brew with a home made 3 tier 15 gal Sanke keg system (one keg was a Sabco). Sold the whole system in 2014 to get the Speidel, never looking back.
I'm a little slower now, but if I start early enough I get the job done. Braumeisters Forum was recommended to me by MoreBeer here in California. I was having problems with the mash sieves unraveling and they had no answer and said Speidel didn't have improvements available. I bought the BM20L from them in March of 2014. Brewed many batches and love the set-up...but, after time, I'm now experiencing the sieve problem.
I've already lurked for a few days before being approved, and noted there have been many discussions re this subject. The rectifications to the problem I find quite smart...and very doable for me.
I'm looking forward to being part of your world and hope to be able to in some way contribute as well.
Cal


