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Happy holidays all - first go at a small batch Sarah Hughes DRM...

FWIW - I use 2 methods for a blow off tube - in a 5 batch with similar FV (plastic though) - one is the orange cap, the other is a normal universal #10 stopper opened up for a large silicone tube. However, when I use the orange cap, it's on the large "vertical outlet" - for volume output. Duct...

Anvil has various % discounts on all-in-one's, kettles, fermenters, etc.

FYI - good choice: steam condenser is the answer. Moved from outside propane to an all-in-one, then to the basement for consolidation of materials. First couple brews downstairs had water condensing/dripping from the air ducts - windows were open, added fans, added exhaust duct, bigger fans...

Ok, late to the party, stuggled with accurate readings on my current meter - time to upgrade! Pls & thx.

To the OP / Steve: the Homebrewers of Peoria (IL) meet monthly at W.E. Sullivan’s (Peoria Heights) the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. Food & craft beer (on tap) both good. You are welcome to join in - there is an abundance of brewing knowledge available.

Old thread .... but... FYI: HomeBrewers of Peoria (IL) meet the 2nd Wed of the month at W.E. Sullivan's, Peoria Heights at 6:30pm.

Have inkbirds controlling keezer & fermentation 'fridge. Sure - I'll go for one, thx. FYI - rec'd the New Thermo-probe - pretty neat! I like the IR reader and the on screen temp listings by cooking type. Planning to smoke a pork shoulder over the weekend - have other direct temp devices for...

Two things work for me on mine - 1.) a product called "Damp Rid" - comes in a reusable vented container and has a baffle to allow condensation to drop into the bottom of the container; 2.) a 120mm computer fan (as above) and 12vdc adapter (any dc PC fan will work, this was an extra I had at the...

Easy way to clean the FV (assuming a similar described FV) - after rinsing, add 1/2 ~ 1 gal warm H20, add appropriate cleaner (PBW, One step, etc), add a small wash cloth (or microfiber) & a stopper. Invert the FV holding the stopper to "restrain the release", and swirl the contents. The wash...

Ah... the OP was Rockford, IOWA

Wow - Bobby - really nice work on that setup!

Been reading that Wahl & H.. text book (above) - it's an early version of the Machinery's Handbook ++

BrewSJ: Good find - did a search - found that title on google play store books - through the first "chapters", it's basic math & tables. This screenshot of malting. A real interesting read! Thx

Way kool - go for it. Have relation in "Chuck town", "Mrble rock", Rudd, etc., anyway, as the locals say it. Settlers were Euro origin, so maybe a lager, but lack of real temperature control might say an ale - maybe coordinated hops & sprouts delivery from Euro to get started - will ask...