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Many brewers constantly ask if they can brew using 120v. The default answer is "no", but from my experience, the answer can be "yes". It will just take a while longer. Over the weekend I've brewed a 12 gallon batch on 1300 watts. Total boil volume was 14 gal. The control panel I've used...

What about brewing do you dislike the most? Obviously we love brewing, that’s why we’re here. But there are things we could go without. The reason I ask is so we can identify what causes homebrewers the most pain, and as a community try to solve it. Also, there are lots of...

I've used on of the $3.95 K-type thermocouples from auber. With a 1/2" barb, two 1/4-20 nuts and some solder, I waterproofed it and turned it into an inline thermocouple. All parts (excluding tools) cost me about $5 (including the thermocouple) I've put together more...

Hi Everyone, Few folks have asked me to put together instructions for my control panel. So, well…. here it is - a very simple and crudely made prototype of my mash temperature controller. I named it MashBrick…’cause well, you get crafty like that after a beer or two. This controller...

Hi guys, Fathers day came and went. I promised my pops that I'll build him a kegerator. This weekend seemed like perfect time, and while doing it, I thought that I'll put together a little step-by-step instructions... Enjoy. I started with purchasing a Danby 4.3 cu ft fridge off craigslist...

Hi Guys, I just moved to a new city, Morgan Hill in California. I've been brewing with hard water for a while (in San Jose, CA), but this water seems to be very hard. Here's the city report: http://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10731 What do you guys think of this water...

Hell yea, the house is built and I’ve been moved in for over a month! Time to put together my brewery. Ever since I sold my last house, I’ve been gipsy brewing in my dad’s garage, not ideal but can’t let the kegs run dry, right? I’m excited to get some brewing...

Are there any brewers here that prefer to brew late at night, or am I the only weird one? I love to brew at night. For whatever reason my brew schedule is usually thursday night. I'll hit up a LHBS on my way from work, pick up supplies. Spend some time with the wife, eat dinner, clean up and...

I went to home depot to get a copper coil. Much to my delight they had a sale that kind of blows my mind. 50ft of 3/8 copper coil for $15.03. Originally $62.99. I'm not sure if it's just my local home depot (San Jose, CA) or what, but if you're in a market of making a wort chiller it wouldn't...

I want to share few pics from today's project in hope that it will help someone build a cheap DIY stirplate. My total cost of the project is exactly $0 as I scavenged all parts from random things that I had around the house. Your price may vary. First. I used a fan from an old computer...

I was browsing the eBay and stumbled upon this http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-Aquarium-/270629998461?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f02ce0f7d#ht_6534wt_726 A dual temp control with a probe for $17. It has 10A per side which should be enough for a...

Just want to share the project I'm working on. I decided to move my fermentation outside. I live in a small condo so room is at a premium. Plus my wife’s desired ambient temperature is slightly too warm for proper fermentation ;) . However i do have a shed outside which I want to utilize as...