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Not sure I buy that completely. I have often performed the parlor trick where you fill a beer glass with CO2 and then pour it over a candle to extinguish the flame. Maybe they will homogenize over time, but wouldn’t the ppm increase and then stabilize regardless. I would never get back down to...

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I’m not sure about the temp variation. The door stays closed so I’d assume it’s pretty steady. I say I’m not losing CO2 because it always goes back to 400ppm. If I was losing it and I didn’t open the door, it wouldn’t go back down to atmospheric range. I’m guessing when the compressor kicks on...

So after wasting about 50 pounds of CO2 over the past few years to leaking kegs, I started looking for a carbon dioxide sensor. Most places said, “don’t you mean carbon monoxide?” Ugh... So having some experience with micro controllers, I decided to build CO2 meter. I ordered an infrared CO2...

I contacted Auber Ins and they said that no such function exists on these PIDs. They are "universal" PIDs so designed to be relatively generic. The 2352 has alarms for deviation that the 2362 doesn't have, but none have the ability to trigger the alarm when the set temp is reached.

Is there anyway to program the PID to trigger the alarm when the temp reaches the set value? As I see it, you have to set the temp and alarm each time you change the temp. If I want my strike water at 162 and have the alarm trigger when it gets there, I have to set the SV to 162 AND AH1 to...

So my most recent IPA developed a bandaid aroma and flavor. After fermentation/while kegging, I took a hydrometer reading and as usual, tasted the sample and was very pleased with both the flavor and aroma. The sample was pretty cloudy but it has about 6 oz dry hop (15G batch) so I didn't...

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the flow rate of the liquid going past the element is going to be too high to expect that much of an increase in temp using only one pass. So you can't put cold water in your HLT and pump it through the RIMS and into the mash tun. Depending on your flow rate, it likely wouldn't even raise it...

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First run on the electric system yesterday and we had a couple small issues...one of which, i cant figure out. We have 240v LED indicators wired in parallel with the elements. When we first turn it on, it runs perfectly up to set temp. After a few times flashing on and off as it should (at the...

No problem...but you don't need to steep for an hour though. Usually 20-30 minutes is all it takes. If you're going for the full hour, might as well put some base grains in there and call it a partial mash.

Looks like there is a knob on the side that controls the current to the element...so instead of using the manual mode of the PID, they just installed that knob. That's the only difference I see with the standard single PID setup that is very common. Is that what you're talking about? or were...

no. You can just use the "shake when you walk past" method, but a stir plate makes it easier and generally would be preferred.

I made my first batch of this on Sunday. Yesterday when I got home, my whole house stunk. This yeast (Montrachet) really kicks off some aweful odor. Its similar to the sulfur smell from lager yeast, but not exactly the same. I did some looking online and found other people experience the...

Wow...if that is the case, the price is about the same (maybe even higher) than the LHBS.

Yes. "Snow Globe" effect is totally normal. It is caused by convection. I wouldn't be worried about the temp either. 66 ambient temp is fine. Wort temp may be a few degrees warmer, but you're still within range.

Pilsner is generally less modified and probably slightly lighter in color than the Canadian. Many people do 90 minute boils when using Pilsner malt to drive off DMS precursors...although I've been told that with today's malting process, it really isn't necessary anymore.

Your ice won't remain ice for very long enough either. I think it will melt too quick for it to be a viable option.

I started with Mr Beer kits too. Great little fermenter and the Mr Beer HME makes some very good beers. Since you're already adding DME and running a hop schedule, I'd say go with the cheaper HME cans. Just bump up your DME addition if you want. Try steeping some grains to add a freshness to it.