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Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-20-2013, 12:17 AM
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Views: 5,763
Posted By mendozer
I do traditional AG and I'm thinking of building...

I do traditional AG and I'm thinking of building a brew stand. However, I'm hesitant because I'm hearing good things about BIAB. The LHBS guy says he's getting 85% on 5 gallon batches. What about...
Forum: Washington HomeBrew Forum 05-19-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 16
Posted By mendozer
Metal supply yard

Anyone know a good metal supplier in the puget sound area? I'm looking to build a brew cart and want the cheapest source of angle iron (perforated). I've seen locations like metalsusa in kent, but...
Forum: DIY Projects 05-03-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,267
Posted By mendozer
for handles? I thought about putting one on for...

for handles? I thought about putting one on for decoration though
Forum: DIY Projects 05-03-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,267
Posted By mendozer
Well, the freezer died on me. Moment of...

Well, the freezer died on me.

Moment of silence................


I bought a new one and of course this means new collar, possible design changes, etc. I'm keeping the taps on the side (less...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 05-03-2013, 01:41 AM
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Views: 524,657
Posted By mendozer
DANG! Too late for me

DANG! Too late for me
Forum: DIY Projects 04-28-2013, 11:58 PM
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Views: 62
Posted By mendozer
need freezer/fridge gaskets?

I'm redoing my keezer project b/c i have a dead freezer. I was thinking of taking the gasket off my old one and recycling it, but it requires cutting up and piecing parts together.

then I came...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 04-28-2013, 11:30 PM
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Views: 524,657
Posted By mendozer
Just picked one up today. You have to stagger...

Just picked one up today. You have to stagger them, but 4 fit on the bottom without hammering anything down and even a little wiggle room. I save the hump for bottles, but two more would fit. Kegs...
Forum: DIY Projects 04-26-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
1. no light in the freezer 2. the thermostat...

1. no light in the freezer
2. the thermostat is only visible to me from the outside of the unit (the dial). just pry that off and work with those wires?
3. if this ^^^ fixes it, can I still plug...
Forum: DIY Projects 04-23-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
i talked to a repair guy, said it would cost over...

i talked to a repair guy, said it would cost over 100 to check it out so i had said "F it". However, I'll try that method of letting it sit unplugged for a while. It has been running a week in the...
Forum: DIY Projects 04-16-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By mendozer
I got my 120 VAC fan (finally!) what's the...

I got my 120 VAC fan (finally!)

what's the general consensus about placement?

does the fan's force do better going horizontally, vertically, at an angle? I'm mounting it to my collar....
Forum: DIY Projects 04-13-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
ok how do you bypass it? I'm curious. If it's...

ok how do you bypass it? I'm curious. If it's too complicated then I won't try it
Forum: DIY Projects 04-13-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,793
Posted By mendozer
my $.02 I also made a simple bottle wand for...

my $.02

I also made a simple bottle wand for doing wine and beer bottles. 1/2" CPVC for the pipe and a 1" to 1/2" reducer that's threaded, also CPVC. 2 parts and it screws right onto the sump...
Forum: DIY Projects 04-13-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
I have no idea how to do that so I won't try it. ...

I have no idea how to do that so I won't try it. Unless it seems easy. I know a handyman who might try it.

What sucks is it's at like 45 degrees, not much higher than my usual targeted 35-38. ...
Forum: DIY Projects 04-12-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
I couldnt tell ya what kind of "pfft" it was...

I couldnt tell ya what kind of "pfft" it was honestly.

Right now, 20 hours after switching it over directly to the outlet, my infrared thermometer is getting a coldest point at 45 degrees, at the...
Forum: DIY Projects 04-12-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
i switched it. interestingly it didn't start...

i switched it. interestingly it didn't start cranking on. I heard a "pfft" then nothing.

Now, hours later, i hear it "on" but not running with the compressor like I'd expect.
Forum: DIY Projects 04-12-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
The freezer wasn't at 38. The thermostat was. ...

The freezer wasn't at 38. The thermostat was. My bulb is submerged in a water vial on the bottom of the freezer. So when I say it clicked off after hooking it up to the thermostat, I was assuming...
Forum: DIY Projects 04-11-2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
ok i did the 48 hour rest. I plugged it in for 4...

ok i did the 48 hour rest. I plugged it in for 4 hours directly to outlet and it got reasonably cold, but not freezing. Then i unplugged it and switched it to the thermostat. The compressor didn't...
Forum: DIY Projects 04-08-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
is it a cyclical thing? i haven't had any issues...

is it a cyclical thing? i haven't had any issues since last March when I got it. If it's a once yearly unplugging, I'm ok with that
Forum: DIY Projects 04-08-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
i cleaned off the condenser coils a bit today. ...

i cleaned off the condenser coils a bit today. I'll try that unplug resetting method
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 04-07-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,079
Posted By mendozer
great. i'm thinking about using these for a...

great. i'm thinking about using these for a party. Easier than setting up a rolling dispenser with a trash can.
Forum: DIY Projects 04-07-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 767
Posted By mendozer
I switched the freezer's plug from the johnson...

I switched the freezer's plug from the johnson controls plug to a regular outlet. It's been working the whole time since then, about 4 hours. It's still in the low 50s in there, with 48 on the...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 04-07-2013, 03:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 485
Posted By mendozer
ok sweet. i'll only be dispensing.

ok sweet. i'll only be dispensing.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 04-07-2013, 02:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 485
Posted By mendozer
http://www.micromatic.com/beer-questions/how-many-...

http://www.micromatic.com/beer-questions/how-many-beer-kegs-dispensed-out-co2-tank-aid-89.html

does this seem right. 20 oz is a little over a pound so is that saying i can dispense 4-6 kegs with...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 04-07-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,079
Posted By mendozer
sweet. would one 20 oz paintball tank be enough...

sweet. would one 20 oz paintball tank be enough to dispense two 5 gallon kegs you think?
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 04-07-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,079
Posted By mendozer
how low of a psi do you dispense with this setup?

how low of a psi do you dispense with this setup?
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