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• Posted in thread: Advice on hop blocker on 01-04-2013 at 09:50 PM
  If I recall correctly, it got mixed reviews. It looks like a good idea/item, and the testing
  posted up on the site appears that it works. If you plan on getting it, I would just check on
  the return po...

• Posted in thread: Trub Filter & Plate Chiller on 01-04-2013 at 09:47 PM
  I use the standard filter (0.5mm). The most (pellet) hops I've used with this system is about 8
  ozs with no clogging of the filter. I use a nylon bag when I use my homegrown hops so I don't
  know how t...

• Posted in thread: Advice on hop blocker on 01-04-2013 at 09:18 PM
  What do you guys think of something in line like this? If I'm gonna shell out the cash I'd
  prefer something like this I think.

• Posted in thread: Advice on hop blocker on 01-04-2013 at 07:52 PM
  I kind of appreciate how I was able to save ~$50-$60 on the item cost by going the route I did.
  :D Might not look as pretty as Stainless' offering, but it does a damned fine job. :rockin:If
  there is o...

• Posted in thread: Advice on hop blocker on 01-04-2013 at 04:52 PM
  Well, to be fair, all three of Spider's "legs" are the same length/size. So he's more likely to
  keep her pleased. :eek: :DHa! Touche....

• Posted in thread: Advice on hop blocker on 01-04-2013 at 04:31 PM
  Stainless Brewing offers two versions. I made mine so that the legs rest on the top of the
  keggle (under where the handles are) so it's no issue at all. With the large nylon bag, I can
  easily contain ...

• Posted in thread: Advice on hop blocker on 01-04-2013 at 04:13 PM
  there are all kinds of solutions for this but no general agreement on what works best. i have a
  HopStopper screen on my dip tube that is 100% effective with leaf hops but marginally less
  effective wit...

• Posted in thread: Advice on hop blocker on 01-04-2013 at 04:12 PM
  What do you have against a hop spider?? Many of us use them with great success.It's just that
  my wife left me for a hop spider and I haven't been able to bring myself to use one ever
  since.In all seri...

• Posted in thread: Anyone using Jaybirds Hopblockers? on 01-04-2013 at 04:11 PM
  If you are looking for a solution for trub and pellet hops getting into and clogging your plate
  chiller the only real "total" solutions we have is the 15" reversed hinge and a level 3
  filter/stand. Th...

• Posted in thread: Anyone using Jaybirds Hopblockers? on 01-04-2013 at 04:10 PM
  Thank you all for the very informative and helpful replies!Rick