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It's a 6.5 gallon carboy. I used a 12v 1a dc fan and a 50 lb rated 2 inch bar magnet. Rather than a rheostat, I opted for a LM317 based voltage regulator. It is kind of a pain to get the thing balanced on the center but I don't have many issues with throwing. It usually takes me a few tries to...

I briefly contemplated doing this. I decided to splice the cord inside a 1 gange waterproof electrical box with a waterproof switch. Now I can switch the pump off without running 20 feet to the outlet.

I've thought about it but more from the standpoint of quicker turn around before the next batch (for multi batch days).

I tried to get 1/2 Si tubing over a 3/4 barb and failed. Ended up getting a 3/4 npt to 5/8 barb and it is working great. They had them in stock at the ace down the street.

I sneak my probe under the back of the door (snicker). No condensation problems.

Nobody else I brew with does but I always smell sulfur when mixing starsan.

Well... if it makes you feel any better, last brew session, I dropped a 6.5 carboy and ended up in the ER where a 2nd year med student tried to give me stitches 3 times before getting pulled.

Assuming my math is correct and perfect temperature equalization you are looking at the following equation: (v1*t1 - t3 *v1) / ( t3 – t2 ) = v2 v1 = Wort Volume t1 = Wort Temp v2 = Chiller Liquid Volume t2 = Chiller Liquid Temp t3 = Final Wort Temp For a 20 gallon batch...

I've been thinking about using a spiral spray head for sparging. They sell them at McMaster.

That's only like 150 batches :cross:

I recommend using a sanitizer. It's cheap insurance and cleaning != sanitation.

It's a mixture of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid and phosphoric acid. If you want to try and source and mix that stuff, that is your buisness. StarSan is cheap per use. I suggest grabbing it in bulk and not mixing such big batches.

I've used them without problem.

There is a good "Can You Brew It" on the 120m IPA. Good luck. This recipe is is a bit too crazy for me. http://thebrewingnetwork.com/shows/574

Yup. It is easier to clean.