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Hey folks, I have two full conference registrations for NHC that I can't use. Price is $208.95 each, which is what I paid ($205 plus $3.95 in fees). Full conference registration gets you everything but the banquet, including: •All Conference Seminars •Homebrew Expo •Liberty Well...

Thanks Heli. I hadn't heard of that technique. I'll check it out.

Very good question, particularly given the rather large gap in my mill. I don't recall wheat pieces but will check the leftovers. In any event, 1/2 pound of wheat I'd guess would only be a couple of gravity points. Yes, taken from a Gordon Strong recipe. And I undershot his phosphoric...

Thanks chumpsteak. As for the post boil readings, I let the hops settle out and had pretty clear wort, so I would think those were accurate but certainly am no expert on the effect of hops on such readings. Do you or anyone else have a sense of how much DME could be added to 5 gallons without...

I would appreciate anyone's thoughts on a bad mash day today. 5.5 gallon pale ale batch into the carboy. Used 4 lbs US 2 row, 4 lbs German pils, 1 lb Munich and .5 lbs wheat. My OG should have been 1.050 but was 1.040 (and see refractometer issues below). I typically get 78% efficiency on...

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Since my weekend would be filled with kids' soccer, I decided to brew Friday night after work. I was going for something like a mirror pond, which calls for about 14oz of Crystal 80 in 5 gallon batch. In my haste, I grabbed the Crystal 120. I noticed during run-off. I stepped up my bittering...

I can't think of a better way to spend it!

I really do like that idea but 240V isn't an option for me right now. Regarding the high temp paint some of you guys have mentioned, is that an over the counter item or do I need to take it somewhere to have it done? And if it's take it somewhere, what trade does that sort of thing? Would...

I like the "erector set" weldless brew stand design as shown here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/weldless-brew-stand-174224/ However, I have lung issues and the idea of zinc plating fumes isn't very appealing (nor fumes that would be generated by removing the zinc plating with muriatic...

Thanks Dave. I think I get it now -- I didn't appreciate the distinct operations of the load side versus the coil side of the SSR (scary I know). I have looked at in-line fuses/holders and will do that -- I just hadn't found one that would take the small .25amp fuse and accept 14 gauge wire...

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So I've been through most of the wiring threads on HBT and have accumulated a lot of information -- thanks to everyone who contributed to those threads. I do have a couple of questions that I couldn't quite figure out and am hoping for some input. I'll be using the SYL-2352 PID, 20 Amp SSR...

Excellent, thanks folks! Chris7687 -- per Mr. Malty, I used two vials of yeast with a 1.5 liter starter. Pitched at 45F and let temp raise to 50F per Brewing Classic Styles instructions if that helps.

I finally purchased a temp controller so I could dive into the world of pilsner brewing, which I did last weekend. I pitched WLP800 Pilsner yeast. After a day, there was a one inch lily white krausen. After two days, the krausen had blotches of salmon color in it. Pic is below. The blotches...