Recent content by AlbusLux

I read that the spark wire maximum distance is 3'. Doesn't that create a problem with a 60" stand and the control box at one end? Ok, so you don't have a pilot on the boil kettle but that still leaves it pretty close to 3' from the control box to the center burner pilot. Jeff

Very nice. I using the same angle iron (bed frames) and single tier design. I opted for free metal and self taught welding. I figure I end up with a welder and a skill for about the same price. I've been working on burner mount/wind screen design. I want to mount the burners with manual...

Has anybody used their their HLT as a HERMS heat source and also an ice water cold source for post boil chilling using the same coil? I'm thinking it's an available vessel that I can fill with ice water and pump wort through the same coil I used to gain heat during mash. Upside is I only need...

I have a similar question but I wanted to know pro/cons of using a bazooka screen over a false bottom in my BK and a MT. The pro I see is maybe an easier design/installation/removal with a bazooka screen. I want to filter out any particles that would clog my plate chiller. I haven't gone AG...

You can use TriClover (TC) with a weldless bulkhead http://www.brewershardware.com. Weldless/welded refers to how you penetrate a vessel. Figure about $25 per TC connection vs about $20 for QD and $10 for CamLocks. It's nearly impossible to connect a Triclover with one hand. I think Camlocks...

Years ago I brewed a Mr. Beer Cherry Mocha Stout. I added 1.5 oz cocoa powder in the boil. It was the patch that got me hooked for good. The chocolate flavor could have been more pronounced without being a problem. I just added 3 oz of cocoa to Rocket Rod's Positive Porter.