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I have an DIPA fermenting as we speak, it was a good brewday. I used iBrewmaster software and it doesn't calculate sugar additions to OG/FG. If I add a pound or two of sugar to the ferment (started at 1.070), how do I end up calculating ABV/OG? Thanks in advance.

You use a Ranco on your mashtun? I have the same thermowells in my mash and HLT, but for whatever reason the mash is measuring 6-8 degrees low while the same Ranco in the HLT is spot on. Wondering if you have experience with it and any tricks.

I'm off by an inch! I can't wedge it in without crippling fear of kinking the coil. Any suggestions? Anyone use the compression fitting as the bulkhead, with gaskets and washers and the such?

I plan on making the coil Friday. I have a hand bender and am ready to go. My primary question: should I go ahead and order stainless steel wire to keep it compressed? Any advice generally? Here is the wire, this would the correct kind, right...

I plan on making the coil Friday. I have a hand bender and am ready to go. My primary question: should I go ahead and order stainless steel wire to keep it compressed? Any advice generally? Here is the wire, this would the correct kind, right...

Time to show the construction/final product! If it's not too much to ask, please provide a little detail on your build (size, materials, etc) and the rationale behind it. It will certainly help me and I'm betting others, too. The hop garden photo thread is great and the photos are fantastic...

Do people just stick the probe in the thermowell or do they grease it? What's the best method? Looking for opinions. Thanks! Context: I'm building a herms and want to semi-automate with temp controllers (pump for herms in particular). Same goes for fermentation controller. Sent from my...

Do people just stick the probe in the thermowell or do they grease it? What's the best method? Looking for opinions. Thanks! Context: I'm building a herms and want to semi-automate with temp controllers (pump for herms in particular). Same goes for fermentation. Sent from my iPhone using...

If all the refrigeration coils are outside the fridge, do I need to worry about hitting a line in the walls? I need to mount my regulator and manifolds for the co2... Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Anyone have a preference over either? I have no idea what I'd use it for aside from the brewery but if one had an advantage for whatever reason it would be good to know. Nothing comes to mind for me. Thanks in advance!

I am planting for the first time and stupid excited about it. I've carved out about 3x3 for each similar plant right next to my girlfriends flower garden. My questions is each spring when I trim the roots around the crown do I need to pull alllll the roots up? If so I am nervous this will mess...

I can't find one at a reasonable price. Anyone have a clue where I can find one? 3 prong need. Running from the controller below to 3 prong dryer outlet. http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/EBC-II-with-Infinite-Power-Control-p3073.htm Like an idiot I already ordered the controller...

Looking for feedback on EBC II/EBCII and High Gravity Brewing electrical equipment. This is a double post (moderator!), not sure where to post this as I am new to (thinking about) electric brewing. Here is the link to the post I had in the electric forum and my brew shed feedback request as...

I'm starting to plan out a brew shed to go all electric. Before I start sinking money I'd like the forum's feedback. *The question is does anyone have any feedback on High Gravity Brewing's EBCII (EBC II) and their other electric equipment. I am not handy with electricity enough to DIY...

I think I have SWMBO sold on a brew shed build. I'll be taking out a massive loan to buy/build this and fence in the yard so that the kids and dogs can play outside without much supervision, freeing me up to brew way more often. Now I'm soliciting feedback because this is NOT something I can...

I'm toying with the idea of making a brew shed. I'd like to go all electric and (ideally) install a sink in it. My question is how do I find out if this is technically (in the eyes of "the man") an addition to the house or just a shed? I am sure this differs state by state but I don't know where...

I bought all the necessary shyt to oxygenate my wort. My question is how "open" do I leave the regulator to oxygenate? Wide open? Quarter turn? I don't want to over or under oxygenate. Thanks in advance! Here it is for reference...

I just got a stir plate and 2000ml flask as I delve into liquid yeasts. If I grew up, for example, a 400 billion yeast count starter from a 100 billion yeast count white labs to split 4 ways (4 mason jars or slants or whatever) for later use would that be "slurry" in a yeast calculator like Mr...

I've got a brand new minifridge and a dual stage Johnson controller. When the compressor runs it makes a horrid rattling sound. When plugged directly into the wall it doesn't make this noise. I haven't heard of this and figured I'd ask if I didn't putting a setting in correctly or something...

Morebeer is having a sale on a regulator. It doesn't have a meter to tell how much O2 is coming through. Is there an alternative out there? I figure I could find one on ebay or amazon for cheaper than what Morebeer sells this for but don't know what to look for. Any help would be mucho...