Didn't see this posted elsewhere, but Home Depot is currently having an in-store clearance on their available stock of Igloo FRB200 6.0 cu. ft. Beer Keg Dispensers. This is an in-store only clearance so you won't find this price on-line (you'll see $398, "sold on-line only").
The in-store...
I think you do indeed run the risk of fire if you're running a 220vac stir plate motor on 110vac power using a simple plug adapter! If it's spinning too slow, the motor is likely running on 110vac and in danger of over heating or burning up.
If you use a step-up transformer that converts...
I've used Fijian beans (I believe they're of the Tahitian strain) with good results for Porter's and making extract. They're plump moist beans, larger than the Madagascar beans with a slight dark cherry addition to the traditional vanilla flavor. I find these to be ~50% more potent than the...
It sounds like they gave you a simple plug adapter rather than what I assumed would be a voltage converting adapter and the stir plate is running off of straight 110vac (i.e. not good). What you need is a travel adapter that will convert the 110vac coming out of the wall to 220vac (a.k.a...
So long as the size of the adapter/transformer can handle the power requirements of the device and outputs 220vac, you should be fine. Given the minimal power requirements of stir plates, I can't imagine commonly available 110vac to 220vac adapters being too small.
Also make sure the prong...
While not strictly a brewing magazine, I noticed Amazon has a 1 year (6 issue), non-auto renewal subscription to Draft for $5. Looks like the deal started on 10/17 down from their normal $19.96 price.
Bill