Recent content by numbskul

I have been using various different online water calculators and usually ending up with 11 to 12 gallons wort with my 10 gallon batches. I assume this is why I am ending up with lower than intended original gravity, as there is a higher ratio of water to ingredients. Is there a reason...

I was doing some research on the matter and found this: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/how-control-aphids-less-toxic-methods I still have no idea how to get rid of them. My plants are no where near ready to flower so I don't think a little sevin dust will do anything bad.

Good day and happy brewing, I am trying to get an old Sanke keg going for an event. I took apart the spear and found the CO2 valve as listed herehttp://www.micro-matic.lu/part-pid-web-spear-d.html and I have been searching all day. Can anybody tell me where I can easily find one...

I was thinking of getting 1" long pieces of 3/4" copper and bending it into an oval, then soldering in place every couple of feet to center it in the PVC pipe.

There is nothing wrong with using fixtures with higher ratings other than they are more expensive. You can also use a smaller rated plug that would not require splicing. A 20a, 240v outlet is designed for a maximum of 4800 watts. If you are using 20a at 120v, you are only using 2400w and will...

Good day to all, I just moved to this new house and am getting ready to move my brewing area. I have a basement that has sketchy stairs and I like transferring to my carboys / fermenter buckets while they are on the basement level. I have a carport that wraps around the back of my house...