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    Keggle cutting and polishing

    Also. Just a note. In the picture, I have a grinding disc, but in reality, I used a cutting blade. I took the picture of the setup after I had started grinding the edges.
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    Keggle cutting and polishing

    Hey guys. Sorry for the delay. Below is the link where I got the idea. I used a T though and shortened one side so the grinder handle fit. I would suggest to grease or line the part that goes into the top of the keg so it spins easier. I just used a clamp to hold the handle in place for the...
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    Keggle cutting and polishing

    I had one of these laying around. Pretty sure they are at lowes.
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    Keggle cutting and polishing

    First I cut with a jig concept found here Then I used the medium and fine gator grit pads Followed that up with a brushed stainless look Finishing up with the hardware installs
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    Evaporation rate

    I have the same wide pot and boil off a lot. I think your about right.
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    Ferm Chamber Not Warm Enough

    I don't see that anyone's asked, but how is your temp controlled? Through a temperature controller? How is your temp probe setup to read? Open air? in a glass of water, strapped to the fermenter? I think this may help a lot.
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    What is your most useless piece of brewing equipment?

    My beer filter setup. I bought it and never have used it. My buddy has used it a few times though, so he likes it.
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    Pounds of Grain per Volume of Water

    I've heard the 1.25 to 1.5 fairly regularly. I usually go for the 1.25 to have more to sparge with.
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    How many gallons of homebrew in 2015?

    314.5 plus 5.5 gal of of big stout = 320
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    Mold in fermentation fridge

    I did the same thing as you, but used black plastic sheeting from the hardware store. I get mold too, I have to occasionally clean it all out...
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    What did Santa bring you?

    Merry Christmas everyone. I got a Barley Crusher, 15' of 1/2" silicone tubing, 2000ml erlenmyer flask, 3 3-pc ball stainless ball valves, 4 female cam locks, 3 male cam locks, and a $30gift card to my LHBS :)
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    Christmas greeting

    Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus!
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