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• Posted in thread: Bending copper tubing/immersion chiller a little bir on 03-10-2013 at 11:09 PM
  Might want to dry fit fittings on the ends. Prevents ovalling the ends.

• Posted in thread: Vienna Lager suggestions... on 11-25-2012 at 01:26 AM
  I'm trying to look up what that means but-- in the mean time, it is now at 55 and really
  stinkin like funky sulfur.The sulfur will dissipate with time. A diacetyl rest just means
  warming it up before ...

• Posted in thread: Vienna Lager suggestions... on 11-24-2012 at 02:59 PM
  well, we brewed last night and did a single decoction. we did scorch a little hopefully it
  doesn't come through too much. One last question since this is my first lager. I pitched at
  (about 9pm last n...

• Posted in thread: Fix incomplete solder on 10-13-2012 at 06:41 PM
  Agreed, mine is just dry fit so I can disassemble it but the original question was how to fix
  the incomplete solder joints.

• Posted in thread: Fix incomplete solder on 10-13-2012 at 02:33 PM
  I'd sure try to redo those before I'd take it apart. If you wipe the joints and reapply solder
  when you reheat the joint it will draw the solder into the joint. As the existing solder begins
  to melt a...

• Posted in thread: Making an adjustment soldering copper. on 09-11-2012 at 02:01 AM
  If you are heating joints that have already been soldered you will want to apply more flux to
  the joint (without taking the joint apart) after you've heated and turned it. Then reheat and
  flow more so...

• Posted in thread: Ebrewsupply 30a 2 element / 2 pid kit on 09-10-2012 at 05:08 PM
  Haven't done it so I'll be watching your progress. Good luck.

• Posted in thread: Pro Mash Question on 09-09-2012 at 05:40 PM
  Google "pro mash mash tun thermal mass.". It is easier than I thought it would be and I've
  consistently hit my strike temps.

• Posted in thread: Water profile for US Pale Ale on 07-30-2012 at 11:03 AM
  Hi all,I am brewing a American Pale Ale and find the Bitterness is a little harsh without
  adjusting the water.I have gone through all of the factors (hop variety, boil time etc) and the
  last thing I w...

• Posted in thread: Securing Black Iron Pipe Fittings-Weld? on 07-27-2012 at 08:43 PM
  Great information...Thanks a bunch.I do have a question about your statement about not using
  tape for threads other than NPT. What about weldless bulkhead fittings? Aren't these straight
  threads?You w...