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    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Texas Wine when you get the Windows warning about BruControl inside the warning box in smaller letters is the word (more) or learn more. Click on that and a new box will open and give you the option to run anyway. Tom
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    Has anyone ordered a custom chiller from Jaded?

    I had them make one for me about two years ago.Ihad them make it larger in diameter and space the coils farther apart so whirlpool would work better. I also had them change the height that the tubes came out of the kettle and turn them down more in case a hose leaked it would not run water into...
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    Bru'n Water Mash pH low

    Isn't special B a crystal malt? tracer
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    Help with ground wire installation (for RIMS setup)

    Both wires from the heater are live. tracer
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    Problem with new Riptide Pump

    John has already sent me a modified version of the original impeller, and when they get one worked out that will stand the heat I'm Shure he will have one sent to me. tracer Tom
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    Problem with new Riptide Pump

    I used my Rip Tide first time yesterday. It worked ok during the mash. But when I tried to recirculate the boil it took four times to get it where I thought it was pumping. Then I went back to cleaning kegs. Went back to check on the pump and it wasn't pumping any thing. Took it apart and the...
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    Beersmith batch sparge water WAY off

    Click on options then click on advance options. Look at grain absorption factory setting is .9600 . I do batch sparge and have it set to .7400, at this setting you have to get all the wort out of the MLT or you will come up short for the boil. You may have to put in a number some where in...
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    Sight Glass on a Mash Tun ? Do i reall yneed one ?

    If you have a rims or herms a sight glass is a needed tool. It will show you if you are recirculating too fast, and you can slow down the flow before you get a stuck mash. the port for the sight glass does not have to be below the false bottom to suck down the fluid level. Just be cause the...
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    Blichmann Boil Coil

    I have a 20 gal boilermaker with boil coil. Have used it 3 times doing 10.5 gal. in to the fermenter running at 84% it boils off 2 gal. hr. . So far nothing has stuck to the element. I'm happy with it Tom
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    Blichmann RIMS-Rocket

    I have a rims rocket, and have only used it onetime. It works great! I have used a rims tube for over three years. It was 1 1/2 inches in diameter and if you get a stuck mash you don't have to worry about it blowing up. It like the rims rocket has two half inch holes on each end the...
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    Indiana 1/2 ID x 5/8 OD silicone tubing

    What brand is it? How much is shipping to 32796?
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    How do you clean and dry a long hose?

    To drain the hose wind it around one of your kettles, and let it drain.
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    What to do with "Bad Beer"

    If your beer tastes bad, Why would you ruin your food by cooking with it?
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    poppet making beer flat?

    You may have ice slush in the bottom of the keg.
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