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I'm adding a sink to my basement for brewing and need to tap into an existing drain. I think the easiest thing to do would be use the drain pipe from the laundry room since that's exposed in the brewing area. Here's where the laundry drain comes into the basement from above: The left shows...

I used to brew in my garage and had 50A breaker --> 50A outlet --> 50A GFCI (spa panel) --> control panel (there was a decent distance between the 50A outlet and my brewing area). I'm moving my setup to my basement and I'm trying to figure out the best way to wire the GFCI. Currently, there's...

I'm finally looking to get back on track with my basement brewery and was hoping to get some help on what I might need to do for a walk in cooler. Before I design the entire area, I wanted to get an idea of what it might take (cost/time/effort) to include a walk in cooler. My brewery space is...

I've been meaning to make a trash can kegerator for quite a while. There are a lot of good examples out there but I was looking for some feedback on the trash can. I've seen some based on cheap $20 cans and others based on the heavy duty $75+ cans. Do the cheap ones hold up to the abuse from...

I'm taking a keg of BM's Nierra Sevada on the road this weekend. I dry hopped with pellet hops in a nylon bag (doubled up). What's the best way to transport this without having too much hop sludge/particles in the beer? I know I could do a keg to keg transfer but I won't have time for that...

I bought a used 3 way regulator on ebay and one of the gauges got damaged in shipping. The plastic cover came off and the stem that holds the needle got bent. Is there any way to fix this? The box was pretty beat up so I'm surprised that's all that was wrong. I'm going to contact the...

I'd like to take my brewing panel on a road trip to a remote location. I'll be staying in a cabin with electricity but there's no chance I can tap into it for brewing (at least not the heating elements). I've seen a few threads discussing using a generator but haven't found anyone that has...

We're in the process of putting an addition on our house. As part of it, we're adding to our existing basement. I just got the ok from SWMBO to make part of this my brewing area! :ban: I don't really want to shell out the cash now to get everything up and running right away. I also don't...

I owe someone a batch of homebrew and they requested something similar to Sam Adams Sparking Ale...anyone have an all-grain recipe for this or something better? The SA website lists 2-row and acidulated malt, 3 noble hops (Hallertau Mittelfrueh, Tettnang Tettnanger, and Spalt Spalter), and SA...

We have an annual Oktoberfest party and I never quite know what beers I want to serve. I like staying true to German/Oktoberfest beers but 1) a lot of them are lagers (and I don't plan ahead for that) and 2) I like having a bigger variety. We have a wide mix of craft beer and BMC drinkers so...

There are a few threads on this topic but I haven't seen much feedback from someone who actually uses a collapsible steamer for a false bottom. I'm using converted kegs for my eHERMS setup. I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to buying a false bottom. The steamer seems like a good idea...

I don't want to debate whether an amp meter is necessary. I have one already and just want to make it work... I have a meter like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-1-2-Blue-LCD-Digital-AMP-Panel-Meter-AC-50A-Shunt-/390221397131?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5adb01fc8b When I power my...

I'm debating on whether I should get one 50' cord or two 25' cords for my panel (and just use one most of the time). In most instances, I'll be brewing in my garage and will be within 15-20 feet of my outlet. I can envision wanting to brew out back on my deck but would need a 50' cord for...

I know this has been discussed before but I can't find the thread I'm looking for. My contactors and breakers for my panel have screw down terminals. Is it better to just screw them down on the wire or should I crimp the flat terminals to the wires and then screw them down? I'm referring to...

I've been looking for a power cord for my 50A brewing panel. Is one type of cord better than the other for our application? I'm looking at a cord that's at least 25' so weight and flexibility are important. From what I've seen the SOOW is a little more expensive. I don't mind spending more...

I was at Lowes yesterday and there was some 14 AWG wire on clearance for 1.16/18 feet. I grabbed a couple because I figured I could use this in my control panel. When I got home I realized it was AWM...most people recommend THHN. Can I use the AWM in my panel, even if just for the low voltage...

Here's my current setup: main panel -> 50A outlet -> 6' range cord -> spa panel -> 50A outlet -> 6' range cord -> control panel I don't think the 6' cord will be long enough for the control panel. Will it be a problem using a 30' 50A extension cord between the spa panel and control panel...

I want to add a dial thermometer to my MLT (keggle). What length probe would be the best? I think shorter would be better so it doesn't get in the way but longer to get more accurate readings. Would 6" get in the way too much? I'm not worried about hitting the probe with my mash paddle because...

I'm looking for a heat sink for my 50-amp control panel. I saw this one from Auber: http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_30&products_id=348 My build has two elements (5500W and 4500W) and I'm planning on being able to run both at the same time. Could I tap...

Anyone use this new timer from Auber? Seems like it would fit our needs (it's called Timer for Beer Brewing) but I'm always curious how it actually performs in the brewing environment. How easy is it to program or make changes during a brew session, wiring difficulty, etc...