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I brewed a batch of Jamil's Scottish Ale back in August and placed it in my temperature controlled fermentation chamber. As per Jamil's recommendation I intended to age it for a couple of months, but my schedule has been insane this year so it has sat for much longer, going on now 8 months. Is...

I just posted this diagram in one of the epic STC-1000 threads, but I figured I should post here too since the title of this thread may help people find it easier in the future. Does anyone see anything wrong with the wiring? I based this on Revvy's 3 outlet design.

Using Revvy's diagram, would it be possible (and safe) to omit the heating outlet from the wiring? I am going to use my temp controller in my keezer, so I only need the cooling and always-on fan outlets. Does anyone have a diagram that would fit my needs? Thanks! Edit: Ok guys, this is a...

I apologize for adding to the number of STC-1000 threads, but I can not find a post that specifically addresses my wiring question. Keep in mind that I'm a total noob at electrical wiring, although I have rigged up my Control Products TC-9102D-LV Dual Stage temp controller for a fermentation...

I've been shopping around and scouring these forums for a stainless steel false bottom for a 10 gallon Rubbermaid (Home Depot) cooler for sometime now but I just haven't been able to find "the one," i.e. the one false bottom with the best performance to price ratio. Since I figure that I'm...

Great, just as I figured. Thanks for reassuring me! And yes, I'll be switching to air locks ASAP from here on out.

So I learned something today that may be of interest. I left my blow off tube apparatus on my carboy for 2.5 weeks, which is well after the active fermentation was complete. My set up is a simple drilled bung with 3/8 inch vinyl tubing leading to a gallon jug with Starsan. When I checked on...

Correct, I will be substituting chocolate wheat malt. Would I be missing much in terms of body or wheat flavor if I were to replace 1 lb of chocolate wheat and .5 lb of caramel wheat with just 1lb of midnight? It would drop my OG, but not by that much. Also looking at the SRM, the color would be...

I'm new to grain brewing, so I thought I'd get some input from more experienced hands. Would Midnight Wheat Malt serve as a substitution for chocolate and caramel wheat malt in a partial mash wheat porter? Any other appropriate substitution or suggestion? Is there a web resource for...

24 - 48 hours is usually ideal. It's best to pitch while the starter is actively fermenting. You should be golden!

I would assume you have to prop the top open when you are changing out kegs/CO2. True?

Has anyone tried to attach a collar to the hinges of a 7 cu ft Magic Chef freezer (HMCF7W)? I've been wary of attaching collars to hinges, but these seem particularly sketchy. They are plastic and don't seem to have any internal spring mechanism. Basically plastic door hinges. At this point...

Yes, this is an amazing build. Very similar to what I've been considering. One issue that I haven't been able to figure out though: How do you secure the "shell" to the freezer? It appears that you attached the bottom base board first, so did you then use that as a foundation for the panels on...