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I'm putting the finishing touches on my straightforward keezer build and would like to add keg volume monitoring at some point. I've tried searching the site but not easily finding the info to create a list of options. Ideally I'm looking for an off the shelf product vs DIY but DIY is an...

We just moved into a new house near Tampa, FL and we have hard water. We’re planning to get a water softener but I was thinking I’d like to add an RO capability as well. Any suggestions on systems?

Anyone have a primer or "RaspberryPints for Dummies" post or document? I looked at the RaspberryPints sticky, but the 101 level stuff is old and most of the current posts are more technical in nature and not particularly helpful for an ignorant soul like me starting from scratch. The confusing...

For those with the Spike CF 10 conical and the TC-100 temp control rig, any feedback on brewing 5 gal batches? I'm thinking about buying a conical and while my target batch size is 5 gal, the CF 10 is just a few dollars more than the CF 5 and would give me added capacity for those times I like...

So I've now brewed 7 batches and have some unscientific observations about bottle conditioning and yeast strains. With an identical bottling and storage process, SAFALE US-05, WLP004, and Munton's all carbonated in 2 weeks. Nottngham and SAFALE US-04 took over twice as long to reach full...

So I just tried my first 2 brews that I did by recipe alone vs a kit with grain purchased from my LBHS and milled by me at home: Beirmuncher's Centennial Blonde and Yooper's Oatmeal Stout. The Blonde is decent (admittedly not my favorite style--brewed it for SWMBO) but I think could use...

So I'm making plans to upgrade my current stovetop small batch setup to a 15-gal single vessel, gas fired, BIAB rig (to do 5-10 gal batches). I'd like to have more consistency with my mash temps so I'm thinking of adding a RIMS component. Curious as to the pros and cons of one over the other...

So eventually, I'd like to scale up to a 10 gal batch, all electric 240v, 3-vessel HERMS rig but an impending move this summer that might only have us in the new location for only 3 years and plus not knowing what our housing situation will be means I'm going to put these plans on hold for the...

And it's not bad. As you may recall, I've been having low OG issues and unfortunately as this was my very first batch (brewday was Dec 26th) and had no way to correct the OG with DME (at the time) so the resulting ABV is low (I figure only 1.4%). However, it tastes pretty good, is relatively...

So after months of waiting I’ve finally brewed my first batch (a Kit amber ale) right after Christmas and my 2nd batch (a kit blonde ale) this past Saturday! I spent a lot of time researching the process and decided to jump in with an all grain BIAB, small batch (1 gal) setup. Why BIAB small...

So I’m at the DC food show tasting BBQ (ok gorging) and beer—they have wines, ciders, and spirits too but I’m sticking to beers. So far to my surprise my favorite has been a crystal clear NEIPA fined with silica gel. But there’s been some awesome porters and stouts as well!

So as I delve more and more into my homebrew education, I’ve come to the realization that my beer palate isn’t really calibrated. By that I mean I really don’t know if I’m what I’m tasting is malty or hoppy characteristics. I know what I like, but I simply don’t speak the language at this...

Is there any kind of temp correction factor for adding acid to strike water or the mash and/or sparge water after the water/mash has been heated above room temp?

Why twist lock type power receptacles on brewery control panels for 110v power (i.e. pumps) vs normal 3-prong wall receptacles?

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Any pilots hanging out here on HBT?

So the control box architecture that I’ve seen (PID or BCS with analog switches) for heating elements shows both a contactor and an SSR to control power to the elements. If I understand it correctly, the SSR is used in conjunction with the PID/BCS interface and the contactor is for the analog...

So for those that purchased a 15 gal BK/MLT/HLT AG setup to be able to do both 5 and 10 gal batches, was it worth it? IOW are you finding that you do enough 10 gal batches to warrant the 15 gal tank size? Cost really isn't an issue for me per se, but I also believe in selecting the right tool...

Guys I have a couple of questions regarding the use of the autosparge: -- If you have a 15 gal MLT and switch between doing 5 and 10 gal batch sizes do you need to swap the stock 6" float arm with the optional 9" arm? -- When you are ready for MLT cleanup, do you remove the entire assembly...

I realize that one of the benefits of a conical fermenter is that there's no necessity for racking into a secondary. However, for lagers that would tie the fermenter up for a considerable amount of time wouldn't it? So to get more utilization out of a relatively pricey piece of kit (e.g. a SS...