Malt Muncher High Torque Motor

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    For the savvy DIY homebrewer with mechanical ability and electrical wiring knowledge, this high torque motor is perfect for motorizing your Malt Muncher grain mill. The motor is unique because it is sealed for safety and also features a built in gear reduction to produce the perfect output speed of 180rpm. A spider coupling for connecting mill shaft to motor shaft is included and will fit both 10 and 12 mm shafts.  The picture shows how the motor is connected to the mill. Mill is not included. We do not provide wiring diagrams on how to connect electricity or an on/off switch so you may need to contact an electrician to complete your project.  

    Features:

    • 1 amp
    • 110 v
    • High Torque (1:7.5 ratio)
    • Sealed housing making the motor almost maintenance free
    • Measures 9.25 inches in total length

    Kegland Part Number: KL03278

    Malt Muncher High Torque Motor

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      $252.99

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        Description

        For the savvy DIY homebrewer with mechanical ability and electrical wiring knowledge, this high torque motor is perfect for motorizing your Malt Muncher grain mill. The motor is unique because it is sealed for safety and also features a built in gear reduction to produce the perfect output speed of 180rpm. A spider coupling for connecting mill shaft to motor shaft is included and will fit both 10 and 12 mm shafts.  The picture shows how the motor is connected to the mill. Mill is not included. We do not provide wiring diagrams on how to connect electricity or an on/off switch so you may need to contact an electrician to complete your project.  

        Features:

        • 1 amp
        • 110 v
        • High Torque (1:7.5 ratio)
        • Sealed housing making the motor almost maintenance free
        • Measures 9.25 inches in total length

        Kegland Part Number: KL03278

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        Motor delivers strong torque and quiet operation for milling grain. Customers said it "works like a champ" and is "so much easier than using a drill." However, alignment issues require modifications—most needed to build a wood base or add washers. Spider coupling often incorrect size. Instructions lacking for wiring and assembly.

        Torque (positive)Motor (positive)Mill (neutral)Shaft (negative)Coupling (negative)
        • 5 stars: 11 (61%)
        • 4 stars: 2 (11%)
        • 3 stars: 5 (28%)
        • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
        • 1 star: 0 (0%)
        S
        Steve
        Works well

        Fast and quiet. I had to put washers under the motor for it to match up with the mill it was about a quarter inch lower than the shaft from the mill.

        L
        Len
        Spider size won’t work on MM3

        I haven’t powered up yet as I needed to order a new spider 12mmx3/8 to work with my MM3. There are no wiring instructions. There should be options for the spider sizing.

        S
        Stephen
        Would be five star if it didn't require carpentry work

        As the title suggests some wood working drilling and soldering is required in order to use the motor. First you will need to make a 9/16 thick wood base in order to correctly align the motor with the mill. After you make the wood base you'll need to drill some holes and purchase hardware from the store in order to mount the motor. Secondly you'll need to break out the soldering iron to solder the motor to a two-prong cord. Finally you'll need a convenient place to mount this whole contraption. I found a small utility cart worked out perfected for this because it was mobile and didn't require any modifications. I also wanted to point out that I didn't have any issues with the included adapter for connecting the motor to the mill.

        D
        Dr. B.
        So-So

        Avoid having to hand crank a mill. Guess what? Shaft doesn't line up with mill shaft (at least it doesn't line up with the Malt Muncher 3 shaft). Have to fool around constructing a base for the motor to line up with the mill. I want to brew not do carpentry work.

        S
        Scott
        Works great!

        This is a great product. It makes operating the crusher a very simple process. Thanks for this great product!

        S
        Steve
        Helpful hints for 3 roller mill

        Put the 3 roller mill base and motor together this weekend. Pretty straightforward but there are a few tips I would pass on. You need 4 6x20mm screws to attach the mill to the base. They do not come with it. Also the motor shaft and the mill shaft are 1 1/4” apart once the mill is mounted to the base. I was able to find a scrap of 3/4” board and cut it. Put two pieces on top of each other and they lined up perfectly. I used 1/4”x2 1/2” machine screws with washers and nuts to secure it. Take the hopper off when drilling holes for the on/off switch if you are putting it all on the same base. Also the roller gap can’t be set with the hopper on so either do it before or just pop it off after. Got a two line replacement cord at the hardware store to connect it to power. Not a hard project just required more trips to the hardware store than it should have if Morebeer would just tell you what you need.

        M
        Michael H.
        Power motor for grain mill

        The motor is great but it could use some instructions. Had trouble with the church and mill shaft not gripping and at first tried a screw but ended up drilling a hole thru the chuck and the shaft and used a cotter key hoping this works. Otherwise it’s back to the drill.

        J
        Jason O.
        Love it!

        Love this thing! So much easier than even using a drill! No more holding a drill at “maybe” half speed blah blah. Turn it on dump the grain and good to go! Assembly was easy you just need a cheapie power cord from Home Depot/Lowe’s. I HIGHLY recommend the LoveJoy adapters as others have mentioned. The included ones are cheap and didn’t work well. If connecting this with a Monster Mill 3: I bought the LoveJoy Jaw Coupling Hubs on Amazon: LoveJoy 41450 (10mm) 48510 (12mm) and 37786 (middle piece). Downside: the included clamps are not good (replace with the LoveJoy’s) and the mount doesn’t line up with the Monster Mill 3 easily (not really their fault). I made it work by adjusting the height with extra washers I had. Cheap but it’s solid and it works. Overall I’d highly recommend!

        G
        George G.
        Malt Muncher High Torque Motor

        Maybe a little pricier than a drill but then you have a controlled speed that is just right for milling your grains. Lack of instructions? Not hard to figure out. You'll need a length of wire for a power cord and a plug and you're ready to go. Am not an electrician machinist nor a carpenter so a high degree of specialized skill is not necessary. Tools needed? A drill a wrench and a metric Allen wrench for the connector on the motor side.. How does it perform? Oh yeah. Have not tried it from a standing start with a hopper full of grain but start the motor pour your grains in and it doesn't even stutter. Quiet. Solid. Great performer. Definitely a worthwhile purchase. Am using it with a Monster Mill. One of the other reviewers gives the part numbers from McMaster-Carr for the right size Lovejoy connector. The included key for the shaft needed a few swipes with a file but other than the wiring hookup nothing else necessary for installation. If using with the Malt Muncher Mill the necessary connectors are already included.

        S
        Shawn
        Works extremely well

        I set this up on a board with my Crankandstein 3D - powered through 24 pounds of conditioned malt with no issues. Wish I bought it earlier.

        R
        Ross
        Great motor saves time and maintains consistent crushes!

        Great motor I was able to couple this to an Evil Twin Roller Mill (http://www.thevintageshop.ca/products/twin-roller-mill.html) I already purchased previously from one of my LHBS. The 10mm side of the included coupler took a smidge of coaxing on to the mill's shaft but it was snug and level. Wiring was simple thanks to some previous reviews (Jonas Larsson in particular!) noting that the hot wire was Red and the Neutral was black. I picked up a three-wire power cord and wired it accordingly and used a bit of green solid core to go from the plug to the grounding screw on the motor (don't overlook this step!). Also picked up a cable strain-relief gland that fit into the switch box after I widened the hole. In order to match the shaft height of the mounted motor I built a custom board to mount the mill 1/2" higher. Works like a charm maybe a *bit* overpriced but worth it for me and my 20-25 batches a season.

        M
        Marye
        perfect motor

        the perfect motor for the home nano brewery. we brew on a one barrel nano system (SSbrew tech) using larger quanities of grain. The bamboo board was warped on receipt so we mounted our Millars mill on a small stainless mixer stand on rollers. The stand holds a 10gal NSF white rubbish barrel on the shelf under the grain mill. The motor has plenty of torque and runs below 200 rpms giving us the crush we want without making flour. we are milling up to 75# of grain in a very short period of time.

        J
        Jason
        minor issue

        The motor itself is great. The kit could use some wiring diagrams. My spider coupling was terrible. Not even close to the correct size. I had to order another one 3/8" x 12mm to work correctly. I have the exact same mill/motor set-up as displayed. Once I had this installed the motor-mill combo worked like a champ. Would rate it 5 stars if the spider coupling was correct.

        J
        Jeffrey
        Plenty of power

        I use this motor along with a MM3 mill. Plenty of power and easy to connect.

        J
        Jonas
        Powerful little motor for the savvy home brewer

        Perfect for my needs. It's relatively small and paired with my Monster Mill MM2 fits on a board that sits on just a single 5 gal bucket. Wiring is trivial but I do recommend installing a cable gland it's easy and cheap and will secure power cable to the control box. Don't forget the ground wire! The included coupling is metric 12 mm for the motor and 10 and 12 mm for the mill side. Do yourself a favor and order Lovejoy L050 hubs and spiders in 12 mm bore and whatever fits your mill (likely 3/8 inch if not Malt Muncher). They're like 4 bucks each and MUCH superior to what's included. No issues grinding with the MM2 down to below credit card thickness gap. Plenty of torque for the average home brewing mill. A joy to integrate to my system!

        R
        Russell C.
        Great unit! You need it!

        Lots of torque. Sure beats hand cranking!

        J
        John

        I paired my motor with the 3 roller malt muncher and hopper extensions. It grinds my 20 odd pounds of grain without fail.

        R
        Rob
        Under Powered

        Decent price but far from a heavy duty motor. It failed within the first 3 weeks we had it. High torque low RPM motors are hard to find though so this is an option for light duty.

        A
        Anonymous

        What is the size of the keyway on the motor shaft?

        A
        Anonymous

        Will this motor work with the mighty mill 3 roller?

        A
        Anonymous

        Can you use this on a Marchisio manual grape crusher/destemmer?

        MoreWine

        Manual crushers are not designed to be motorized. The parts are not developed to sustain the torque and speed from a motor. Adding a motor to a manual crusher can cause injury. We do not recommend trying it under any circumstance.

        A
        Anonymous

        What size is the motor shaft? I'm looking to couple it with a 1/2" (12.7mm) mill shaft and need to know the size of the motor shaft in order to get the right coupling.

        MoreWine

        Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we cannot provide this information as the motor is meant only for use with the Malt Muncher grain mill and we cannot recommend it for any other use whatsoever.

        A
        Anonymous

        Does this still come with a switch and capacitor? For MM3 will this start with grain already loaded?

        MoreWine

        It does not come with a switch and capacitor. If it has a startup capacitor it is internal. Yes have had no problem with mine starting and crushing grain. Works great!!

        MoreWine

        Not it does not. You’ll need a pigtail and emergency shut off. Light switch works too.

        MoreWine

        Comes with everything electrical you need. Won't start with grain loaded. Even a couple grains it can't over come initial torque.

        MoreWine

        The capacitor is built into the round switch. There are no wiring instructions provided. Find the wiring instructions online. Don't forget the ground wire on the motor housing. I have the MM3 but no matter what mill it's best to run the motor and then pour in the grain (as opposed to filling the mill hopper and then turning on the mill). Hope this helps.

        MoreWine

        Mine did and i have the mm2 and it doesnt like to start with grain in it

        MoreWine

        It does come with the switch and start capacitor in a box. I had to get new lovejoy drive to fit the MM3 After that it will start with a full hopper

        MoreWine

        This is a GREAT unit. It does come with a switch with an emergency stop style button. Not sure why would you need a capacitor. It starts with ease with a full load of grain.

        MoreWine

        It came with a switch. You will have to attach a grounded power cord to the box. I mounted mine to a stainless table and cut out a hole for the crushed grain to go into a bin. I always turn it on before adding grain.

        MoreWine

        This motor does come with a switch and capacitor. We always recommend starting the motor before pouring malt into your hopper since this will keep the motor healthier longer. Since this motor is specifically designed for the Malt Muncher you will need an adapter to use it on your Monster Mill as another respondent has noted.

        MoreWine

        Yes it comes with a switch and capacitor. No it has to be running prior to adding grain. I have been using mine for over a year and am happy with yhe performance. Our average grain bill exceeds 50# per brew

        MoreWine

        The mill does not come with an on/off switch. We cut the cord off of an old lamp and wired it to the pump. We would just plug and unplug the cord. It was rudimentary but it worked. We used it on an MM3 and it was able to grind the grain even if the bin was fully loaded (provided that the monster mill rollers were parallel). We also needed a Lovejoy coupler to connect the motor to the spindle.

        MoreWine

        Mine came with the switch and capacitor in a box. I never tried staring with grain already in the hopper. Mine was purchase about a year ago

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