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    Electric controller check

    Could someone smarter than me make sure this looks ok. This will be plugged into a 50amp GFCI outlet. I don't have the dspr1 hooked to power yet as I ran out of disconnects. The switch is what kind of threw me as I tried to use the diagram from auber on wiring the switch and contactor (which is...
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    Brand new chugger pumps (2)

    I have two new in box plastic head inline chugger pumps. Went another direction for my build. 90 each shipped or if you want both 160.
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    Mark ii keg washer

    Looking for a Mark ii keg washer. In Pittsburgh PA. I have a new plastic head chugger I could trade. Thanks.
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    Help with going electric

    So I will be moving in the next few months and will have a large finished basement that I want to start brewing in. The panel is in the basement and already has a 50amp 240v gfci in it for a hot tub. I have a 15 gallon BK, 10 gallon cooler mash tun, 10 gallon blichmann with a false bottom. I...
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    Effect of RO water only on flavor.

    I've used RO water for my batches (all grain) for several years and recently forgot to add any minerals back to the water for a couple lighter beers. A. Tripel and 2 different saisons. Despite being totally different grain bills, hops and yeast they all taste very similar or have a similar off...
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    FT: Hop JuJu, Nugget Nectar ISO: Heady, Focal Banger (if available)

    I have a 1-2 4 packs of Hop JuJu and 1-2 4 packs of the 16 oz cans of Nugget nectar. I would prefer Heady or Focal Banger (no idea if this would be fresh). Can also add a few other things to make this happen if needed.
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    Perlick to stop selling 525 in 2014?

    So I've been looking at faucets for an upcoming keezer build and I noticed on the chicompany website (ventmatic faucet seller) that all the perl faucets state that they will be pulled from the market in first quarter 2014. Anyone else heard this?
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    What to expect...1st brett

    So I brewed a saison on 8/20 OG of 1.071 pitched dupont saison yeast and ramped temps up to 85 and held there for two weeks. Dropped to 1.006. Moved to secondary after 21 days and pitched a vial of WLP 650 Brett B. I haven't seen any activity and wasn't sure if I would see anything. There are...
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    Help with recipe for brett pale ale or brett saison

    As a background some of my favorite beers are Victory Helios, Green Flash Rayon Vert, and Goose Island Matilda. Please Help with a recipe for a saison and Belgian Pale Ale. I would like a large brett influence. Current Inventory: 55# Pils 50# White wheat 30# 2 row 10# Cara-pils 10# C40...
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    How is my crush

    I'm thinking the crush is just a little fine as I have quite a bit of flour but husks seem intact. What do you think?
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    CO2 refill pittsburgh

    Where do you go for refills in the Pgh? I have a 7 pound tank so i cant just exchange it. I live in beechview but work in ross and Fox chapel if there anywhere close to them. Thanks.
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    IIPA recipe feedback wanted.

    Hope I can get some input on this recipe. I have never used Falconer's Flight but liked the description so I bought half pound. I also have the following: 1.25 lb Amarillo 1.25 lb Citra 1 lb Centennial .25 lb Cascade .5 lb Magnum .75 lb Simcoe .25 lb Mt Hood .25 lb Summit 1 lb nugget...
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    Partigyle Help needed asap

    So I randomly decided to use the second runnings from my 90 min Ipa clone and try something new but have no Idea what I can try. Shooting for 1.045 OG. I have MO, Thomas Fawcett Amber in the original grist. I have a few pounds pale malt, 1/2 pound Crystal 60 I can add with it. For hops I have...
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    Thought on saison Recipe

    So I am trying to formulate my first saison recipe and want to know what you think. Grain Bill 9# Belgian Pils 2# Flaked wheat .5# Cara-Pils .25# Acidulated Malt Hops 1oz Czech saaz 3.0% AA for 60 minutes 0.33 oz Sorachi Ace 12.6% AA for 60 minutes 0.5 oz Saaz 3.0% AA for 30...
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    Thoughts on saison recipe

    So I am trying to formulate my first saison recipe and want to know what you think. Grain Bill 9# Belgian Pils 2# Flaked wheat .5# Cara-Pils .25# Acidulated Malt Hops 1oz Czech saaz 3.0% AA for 60 minutes 0.33 oz Sorachi Ace 12.6% AA for 60 minutes 0.5 oz Saaz 3.0% AA for 30...
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    2nd BIAB please critique/help

    So I brewed my second BIAB today. First one turned out great. Today I felt like all went well. Planned everything out. Took excellent notes. But missed my numbers fairly big time. Recipe: Grand Cru 7.5 lbs Pils 0.5 lbs Cara-pils Mash: 10.5 g kettle with Bayou classic sp50 burner BIAB...
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    1st AG---Thank you everyone

    Just wanted to say thank you to everyone here with the tutorials and pictures on how to do everything. I brewed my 3rd ever brew today 1st AG with the BIAB method. Everything went great. It was a Hanks Hefe from Midwest and I had requested a double crush and the grains looked great. I did have...
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    BIAB question for a noob

    So I am planning a brew in the near future and I am looking to step up to AG using the BIAB method. My question is if a recipe calls for rice hulls in the mash will I still need to use them with the bag method. My instinct in no I won't. But I'm still new and want to make sure. Thanks all.
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    Need a little help with 2nd brew

    So I just finished with my second brew and for a Magic Hat clone for the SWMBO. Everything went very well except my OG was a little off. Expected OG was 1.054 mine was 1.049 (corrected for temp). I didn't boil off as much as I expected this brew (~1 gallon vs ~1.25 for the first brew) so I added...
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    Brewing 1st batch tomorrow and have a few questions

    So I am brewing my first batch tomorrow (yay). I have read many posts and still a little confused as far as hop utilization/late extract additions. I have a 42 quart brew kettle and 1/2 in 50 foot chiller so I will be doing a full boil. I have a kit from midwest brewers to start (the Autumn...
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