alphaomega
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I think fixing the original post power issues would be a better than telling him to put a lid on the boil. Lacking the BTUs to boil sufficiently is a real problem and putting the band aid fix of putting a lid on the kettle is not the answer.
Well it's ok, then we just disagree
If you have an insufficient boil, putting the lid on (partly, or fully) is an easy and IMHO good fix. And will cost nothing to try. A covered, but good boil is certainly better than an uncovered near-boil.
You know, if you scrape your knee, a band aid fix IS the proper fix. Knee surgery is just not called for. A simple fix can in fact be preferrable to a complex one.
I don't think you're wrong in listening to advice from accomplished brewers, that is a good idea most of the time. Everything isn't black or white though, some things are down to preference, some things are just down to guesstimations that has become accepted as 'best practice' (possibly without solid grounds).
So, do listen, but be don't just accept everything said as absolute truth. It might be best practice now, but progress is made by challenging old dogma.