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http://www.brewboard.com/index.php?showtopic=40898 So this is what I was using as my guide... I was thinking the term "plug end" was the female side of the cord and the "receptacle end" was the male side (ie went into the receptacle). I think I've figured it out, but dont have time until I get...

Rehooked it all up after testing the cord- still nothing.

I'm close to 100% certain it was wired correctly as I used multiple online pic tutorials as well as the manufacturers instructions. Would a solid vs. stranded type of wire within the extension cord make any difference? Returning the damn thing is just so much of a hassle that I may have to...

I finally got around to wiring up my RANCO temp controller (this one) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015NV5BE/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 and nothing. No juice coming down the line. Took it all apart and rehooked it up. Nothing. Removed again and reconnected the extension cord and that worked...

So last week I bottled my first all grain (an IPA) ad all seems well. After 10 days it looks nice and clear, but while examining a few bottles I came across one that was not like the others. This one has small floating particles at the top, and when i lifted the bottle, some (but only some)...

My first attempt away from Brewer's Best. First all grain I'm going to attempt as well. An IPA. Let me know what you think. Thanks! Batch size 5 gallons Boil size 5.6 gallons Boil time 60 minutes Grain weight 13 pounds Efficiency 70% Original gravity 1.070 Final gravity 1.016 Alcohol...

Thanks for the replies. So how bad did I screw it up by adding more water to get the gravity to move? Not that I can do anything now, other than let it be. I did mix the top off into the wort, but most likely not enough from what you guys have said. In fact, i used the "shake the fermenter"...

So I am on Brewers Best Kit number three. First one (Arrogant Bastard clone) was great, Second one (Black Lager) tasted great on bottling day. My third batch, the Brewers Best IPA, did not go so smooth. After reading the instructions about the IBU projection being for a 2.5 gallon boil, I...

Maybe a very stupid question... When sanitizing your bottles with one-step, how long do you need to let them dry, if at all, before you fill? If they are still wet when you fill, is the beer ruined?

First, thank you very much for the info. Second, did I ruin the beer by leaving it in?

I am ready to bottle my first ever batch on Saturday after 3 weeks of fermenting. I will be heading over to MLHBS Friday to pick up a capping tool and the corn sugar. I have a few questions though. First, when I cooked up the batch, I used a Mr. Beer premium recipe (The Proud Papa Pils). The...