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• Posted in thread: HERMS element question on 06-08-2013 at 10:46 PM
  How many gallons?This is a function of mass. The more water you intend to heat, the more watts
  you need.

• Posted in thread: How do YOU convert BRIX to SG on 06-08-2013 at 07:31 PM
  10 brix is approximately 1.0405 brix is about 1.019-1.020That translates to about 2.5% ABV

• Posted in thread: How to Ruin a kettle on 06-08-2013 at 07:23 PM
  I'm curious. We're you using a punch or a hole saw? Or some other type of bit?

• Posted in thread: 77% efficiency 1st time - can that be right? on 06-08-2013 at 07:16 PM
  If you had reliable measurements, then the efficiency calc should be reliable too. Nice work!

• Posted in thread: Innaugural brew day! on 06-08-2013 at 07:14 PM
  Awesome! You'll never regret the switch to electric. It makes temp control simple.

• Posted in thread: I love beer. on 04-07-2013 at 01:45 PM
  Welcome to the insanity.Check back in when your basement is full of shiny equipment and your
  checkbook is empty.

• Posted in thread: Glass "water" carboy on 03-29-2013 at 10:21 AM
  We don't have any pressure in carboys, so they should be fine.

• Posted in thread: Hot side oxidation and HERMS on 03-29-2013 at 10:19 AM
  If I recall correctly, HSA is a concern when temps are above 170. Since mashing doesn't reach
  this level, we don't have to worry.I don't worry about HSA anyway.

• Posted in thread: Does this make any sense? on 03-18-2013 at 12:10 AM
  Good to hear that you figured it out!

• Posted in thread: HERMS heat problem on 03-17-2013 at 11:56 PM
  How cold was the ambient air? Do you have a heat source on your HLT?