You want to simplify your life?
Tied of all the hose, pumps etc…
Copper kettle over a wood fire - half a whiskey barrel with a long handled stopper - a couple of buckets - and you are all set!
http://picasaweb.google.com/picobrew/HistoricBrewing#
Very cool set-up. I think this might have to be featured on the AHA website…