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Love the yeast catcher idea. I went to pick up parts at Lowe's, and the only 1-1/2" to 4" adapter I could find was DWV rated, which is not for potable water. Biggest pipe I could get that was NSF-PW (potable water rated) was 2", and I couldn't even find all the right fittings at that size. Any...

Www.howtobrew.com is a great resource by John Palmer, author of How to Brew.

Also search the forums for eBay aquarium dual stage temperature controller. You can easily build a digital two stage controller for less than 30 bucks. Just make sure you order the 120V controller.

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I'm also interestered if IffG or anyone else has a 4-way for sale.

The starter isn't only about getting more cells and ensuring viability. It's also about acclimating the yeast to wort. Pitching without is like asking the yeast to run a marathon without training. That being said, I did get away with just double pitching my first few high grav beers. I just...

So are you in fermentation and your FG just hasn't been reached? If so you may just have a stuck fermentation. You could also have had a mash that solubilized large starch chains without fully breaking it down to a form the yeast can ferment. If this is the case, adding amylase might help...