Recent content by nbigger

Thanks MalFet, That really does help, I am looking for a extract kit right now and I know that it problably would not be right on but wanted to see if there was one out there that may be similar to it. I was actully looking at that NB kit and will probably buy it today. I hope to move to all...

Is there any Kits out there that are near the same thing? I know the origional is organic which is not a big deal if the clone or kit is but I want to brew a beer like this for a friend. Any help would be great. Thanks, Nick

Ok thanks for the tip I will let is stay in Primary for a little longer. Thanks for the tips, Nick

Doing my first wine batch and started it in a 6.5 gallon carboy. Do I need to rack into secondary in 4 days like the instructions say? So far it looks good just want see if there are any tips. I used a Piesporter Style (Vintner's Reserve) kit. Thanks for any tips, Nick

Ok that’s a good idea I will look into trying to get a 110 line it would be nice to have. When wiring the control box do I need to use solid wire? And the plug for the element what kind of receptacle would you suggest. One more question should I insulate the keg to keep the heat in and...

it is a three prong and it is still there wired into the box. I am going to move it away from the dryer if I can use it. There is enough wire to move it to the location I would like to brew at.

Sorry I did leave a few things out. I have a 220v 5500w element from Lowes. I believe I have a double throw 30 amp breaker. I will have a electrican friend check it all out and make sure it is safe and to code. I have a plug from my old electric dryer that I replaced with a gas one so I was...

Thanks for the link ordered the stainless ball valve kit and the 1 inch nut and o ring. I noticed they have a dip tube on there is that something I can make myself?

I am building a electric kettle and want to make sure I have the right parts. I ordered 2 SSR from ebay: Solid State Relay SSR 24-480V AC, 40A + Heat Sink. I have a PID and thermocouple: K Type Thermocouple (6 ft. cable) English thread (TC-K6) 1 x 1/16 DIN PID Temperature Controller (SSR...

Ok Thanks, I will do some research on this and start hidding some money.

Thanks for the reply I think I am going to try and go electric. I have searched a few posts and there is alot of info out there. I also have a empty plug from a electric dryer that has been replaced by a gas one. The only think that I am stumped on is the controler and how much I will be looking...

I have been using a stainless turkey fryer from a freind to brew extract kits and it has worked great but I have had to return it and now need to get my own set up. I am thinking of converting a keg that I have and my question is should I buy a burner or try to go with a heating element. I would...

I have not checked yet I think I will check today and see what it is at. If it is at FG would I be ok to bottle it or do stouts need to be put in secondary?

I have a dry stout that has been in primary for about 2 weeks. Should I move it into secondary to free up my fermentor or should I leave it another week and bottle it from there? The airlock has shown no activity for at least 4 days and I am thinking it is about done fermenting. Thanks, Nick

Ok I did not know where they get them just know I have seen them there. I also have seen a bunch of nice aluminum ladders that could only have been stolen but they seem to not have a problem buying them LOL.