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Forum: General Chit Chat 05-18-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 475
Posted By ChuckO
It's a diminishing return. Buying the first...

It's a diminishing return. Buying the first ticket infinitely improves your odds of winning. Buying the second ticket only doubles them. Therefore the second ticket is much less valuable.:D
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Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 05-18-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 295
Posted By ChuckO
NPS is National Pipe Straight thread and OD means...

NPS is National Pipe Straight thread and OD means Outside Diameter.

The measured largest diameter of a 1" NPS male thread is between 1.281 and 1.293 inches. It's called a 1" pipe thread because...
Forum: DIY Projects 05-17-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 369
Posted By ChuckO
"Honey, now that we have a bottle capper in the...

"Honey, now that we have a bottle capper in the house, I think that we need a new, larger drill press in the workshop."

Great idea!
Forum: Electric Brewing 05-15-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 125
Posted By ChuckO
If you are concerned about rust on the base of an...

If you are concerned about rust on the base of an element, look into installing a magnesium anode. It will sacrifice to keep the steel from rusting.
Forum: DIY Projects 05-12-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,187
Posted By ChuckO
That's beautiful! My wife suggested that you...

That's beautiful! My wife suggested that you posted it in the wrong forum, it would make a good looking smoker for home made sausage.
Forum: General Chit Chat 05-08-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 271
Posted By ChuckO
Just got a notice that our West Virginia State...

Just got a notice that our West Virginia State University's Extension Service will be holding workshops on mushroom growing. For $60.00 I can attend 3 seminar's and get all materials needed to grow...
Forum: Electric Brewing 05-08-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 164
Posted By ChuckO
Use your meter to check the voltage at the...

Use your meter to check the voltage at the circuit breaker in your control panel. Check each leg to neutral for 120v, then check the two legs to each other for 240v. If that's correct then do the...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-06-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By ChuckO
Boil off rate is affected by the surrounding...

Boil off rate is affected by the surrounding conditions. Air flow, temperature and humidity all change the actual boil off rate. I ran a couple of tests and then took notes from my first few brews...
Forum: DIY Projects 05-05-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By ChuckO
Mine presently just runs through a hole in the...

Mine presently just runs through a hole in the collar from the back. There are bulkhead adapters available that go through a collar or fridge wall and have 1/4" MFL connectors on each end. I will...
Forum: DIY Projects 05-01-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 478
Posted By ChuckO
A two dollar container of calcium chloride has...

A two dollar container of calcium chloride has solved my condensation problem for over a year now. Sta-Dry, Damp Rid or Damp-Check all work.

The rechargeable ones also work, but I find it easier...
Forum: General Chit Chat 04-30-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 123
Posted By ChuckO
I would ask for the MSDS for all of the chemicals...

I would ask for the MSDS for all of the chemicals that they are applying, including any surfactants and carriers used. I would not trust them saying that there are no cautionary statements.
Forum: Cooking & Pairing 04-30-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 252
Posted By ChuckO
It's a larger model, Presto 05466 from Amazon.com...

It's a larger model, Presto 05466 from Amazon.com purchased some time last year. Looks like the same controls though.
Forum: DIY Projects 04-30-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1,234
Views: 301,329
Posted By ChuckO
I do just what kwadric does, let the RIMS...

I do just what kwadric does, let the RIMS stabilize the strike water at the dough in temperature, shut down the RIMS and pump, dough in and then start recirculation with the PID set for the mash...
Forum: Cooking & Pairing 04-29-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 252
Posted By ChuckO
I'm using a relatively cheap Presto ProFry with...

I'm using a relatively cheap Presto ProFry with two baskets. I'm a fan of simple electro-mechanical thermostat controls rather than fancy electronic (digital) ones. Since this can also be used as a...
Forum: Meat Smoking, Curing and Sausage Making 04-26-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By ChuckO
+1 to the Maverick ET732...

+1 to the Maverick ET732 (http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-ET732-Meat-DB-Tech-Magnet/dp/B00ANCXJR6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1366974515&sr=8-2&keywords=maverick+meat+thermometer)

I've been using one...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-24-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By ChuckO
+1 to the Thermapen. I like the instant read...

+1 to the Thermapen. I like the instant read ability, as I like to take multiple readings in the mash as I am doughing in. Floating thermometers don't really work for me in the mash.
Forum: Electric Brewing 04-23-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,056
Posted By ChuckO
There are 6 built in PID's in the BCS-460, one...

There are 6 built in PID's in the BCS-460, one for each output. The only drawback to them is that you must manually tune them, there is no auto-tune function available.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-14-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,168
Posted By ChuckO
I have 5 bucket fermenters purchased over the...

I have 5 bucket fermenters purchased over the years. A couple of months ago I calibrated them by measuring 1 gal. of water by weight into a gallon bottle, scribing a line at the gallon mark and...
Forum: Meat Smoking, Curing and Sausage Making 04-12-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 213
Posted By ChuckO
1# Ground Beef ...

1# Ground Beef
1/2 c chopped onions
1/2 tsp salt ...
Forum: Electric Brewing 04-11-2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By ChuckO
Check the resistance of each element. It should...

Check the resistance of each element. It should be 9.6 ohms.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-10-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 167
Posted By ChuckO
Never have taken mine apart. I use it both with...

Never have taken mine apart. I use it both with StarSan and with sodium metabisulphate for wine. If anything, I rinse it with water.
Forum: Electric Brewing 04-10-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By ChuckO
Auto tune the RIMS for your mash conditions and...

Auto tune the RIMS for your mash conditions and write down the P, I & D parameters. Then auto tune the RIMS for your sparge conditions. Write down those parameters as well. Next time you brew,...
Forum: Electric Brewing 04-10-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By ChuckO
My calculations show that you should get a boil...

My calculations show that you should get a boil in just over1 hour with 3000 watts at 85% efficiency. Used that efficiency for heat loss through the keg.

Might you have elements rated at 240...
Forum: DIY Projects 04-07-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,116
Posted By ChuckO
Harris has a kit StayBrite silver solder and...

Harris has a kit StayBrite silver solder and liquid flux that works well with stainless. Usually available from welding shops.
Forum: DIY Projects 04-05-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 80,711
Posted By ChuckO
The hp stays the same, only the torque increases.

The hp stays the same, only the torque increases.
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