Nice rig! Do you use a starter capacitor? Does your big pulley have a fixed bore or do you use a bushing? I assume it’s hooked to the drive shaft only via set screw?
I have a test run and a full brew (60m boil) with Spike’s lid and I love it. It was an affordable way for me to go fully electric and in the basement.
One odd thing - during the brew the discharge water wasn’t very hot. Anyone else notice this? I had a good rolling boil, lid fit snugly, and I...
Merry Christmas everyone. I’m enjoying my first all grain brew ever! (Was extract for 5 years). It’s a German Hefeweizen and it turned out fairly decent!
Hello! I’ve been lurking on here for many years and thought I’d finally sign up and reveal myself. I’ve been extract brewing for many years and brewed my first all grain batch over thanksgiving on newly assembled equipment. Wow what a ride! I want to just keep brewing ... alas, I do have a day...