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Wanted to drop a link to a vendor that would have saved me a lot of time if I would have found him earlier. I was looking for a RTD temp sensor with 1/4" NPT threads and a detachable probe. This proved pretty tough to find, plus the probe on most standard RTD's you'll find is generally ~2", not...

I built a cold plate jockey box about a year ago. The plate has 2 runs, up until now I only used one as it gets the beer plenty cold (I'm talking sitting on the porch in the middle of summer down to icy cold). It's worked great from the get-go with my homebrews in pin locks. Pours great, cold...

Looking for reasons why this may be a bad idea. Or, heck, even reasons that it may be a good one. I am currently a 5gal brewer happily fermenting away my batches in various 5 gal carboys using a STC-1000 controlled wine fridge. It's a great size and I like being able to see the beer do it's...

I am seriously considering picking up their single vessel controllers- it has the functionality I need and is a great price. Does anyone own one and have anything to weigh in? My main reservation at this point is that I can't seem to get in touch with the guy making them/ running the...

Ok, so I have been doing quite a bit of reading and learning as I build my 240v electric system and evaluate my current situation and control box options. I have seen many versions of this question asked many different ways... but I still can't find a satisfactory answer and explanation that...

Selling my brewery controller and RIMS Tube. The controller is 120v and has PID control (Auber) to one element, as well as powers two pumps. It was built with an electrician friend of mine about 2 years ago. It's run 20+ brews, including overnight mashes and never had an issue. It's built into...

I am currently working on taking my setup indoors. I just realized I have an unused 240v outlet in my basement and am looking into going induction. I am looking to do 10 and 5 gallon BIAB batches. It looks like a 3500w induction burner may have juuuust enough power... is anyone doing this...

Hello! It's been a minute (~6+ months) since I have been active on HBT and brewing at all due to my recent purchase of an 85 year old house. I decided to put brewing on the back burner while I got everything fixed up, but to always keep it in mind with my home improvement plans. Long story...

Found this deal for a jockey box online. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Draft-Box-Coil-Cooler-Jockey-Box-Homebrewing/32221828366.html I know some folks on here have bough from this site before, maybe not this specific seller. The seller does looks to have good general feedback, but the...

I have been brewing beer for years, and for Christmas this year I bought my mother a nice NB 1 gal wine making starter kit, along with a boxed chardonnay kit. It seems like she enjoyed the process (it was funny seeing her majorly fret over things like a few degrees off in fermentation temp, and...

Alright- disclaimer first. I am talking about a product, here, but I am in no way affiliated, and there are lots of different vendors to purchase from. This is just one man and his ramblings. That out of the way: I was finishing up the book "Proof- The Science of Booze" by Adam Rogers early this...

Saw this today, and though I already have a tiered setup, thought it seemed very stout and not bad to look at either. Plenty of space underneath, but maybe a little thin. http://tools.woot.com/offers/65-in-workbench-with-rubberwood-worktop-4?ref=cnt_wp_1_1

I finished my new kegerator around September last year. It's a beautiful 40's Whirlpool/RCA that runs like a champ. This is my second kegerator build, so I learned a lot my first time around and my lines are much more organized, and nicely balanced. I am having one ongoing issue that I can't...

Yesterday I finally got a chance to brew after a month of busy weekends. I had made a few upgrades to my mash tun and kettle, so was pretty excited. Everything went very well through the mash, I hit 81% efficiency to the kettle- a great number for me. I was feeling good that the upgrades had...

I have a pair of Perlick 525's that were purchased together and are about 2 months old. One runs extremely well, the other there have been ongoing issues with. the tap lever (or whatever you call it) has always been a bit 'loose' in the body of the faucet. It occasionally keeps it from creating...

I am looking for some recipe input, here is my situation: Just signed on to brew for a keg or two at an event that will happen on Halloween night. I have a decently full pipeline, but I'd like to turn out at least one beer, which I would brew tonight, for the event. I am in a unique position...

I have a half pound of Nelson Sauvin Hops, and I am really looking forward to brewing with them- I have heard so many fantastic things. I think that based on the descriptions of the hop flavors, a Saison/Belgian style may be ideal. I have been brewing those styles like crazy this summer, though...

Never been to Nashville for a long weekend next week, and I've never been there before. There looks to be quite a few breweries, but none that I have ever had too much of their beer. Where would one recommend to go for a tour? For a beer? For food and beer? For non-drinking related activities...

Been casually looking on CL for a few months for a vintage fridge to turn into a kegerator. Took my time because I wanted one that was still working well, and I didn't want to spend a lot because I already have a very functional kegerator that doesn't "need" to be replaced. This thing came along...

So, I have been thinking about something and need to know if this is making sense. I keg all the beer I brew. I also like to bottle about 12 of each keg so I can have some to share or age. My method is basically to fill bottles after the beer is kegged and crashed, but before it is carbonated...