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Forum: Electric Brewing 03-06-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 225
Posted By Maxkling
What size (watt) pump did you get? If you...

What size (watt) pump did you get?

If you have a 14 watt pump the controller and wall wart are under powered.

I'm a little confused, you want to control the speed of the pump? I'm not sure why...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-04-2013, 01:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By Maxkling
25lbs 2row 1130 OG est. FG 1027 ABV 14% 10lb...

25lbs 2row 1130 OG est. FG 1027 ABV 14%

10lb Dextrose 1092 OG est. FG 098 ABV 15%

You can do an all malt big beer, it will just be like syrup. Or use some sugar to dry it out to be more of a...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-03-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,521
Posted By Maxkling
Honestly, I just came back from Honolulu, and...

Honestly, I just came back from Honolulu, and Firerock and Koko Brown were IMO by far superior. I was not a fan of the Big Wave, but I think it would be a very easy beer to clone.

I would try...
Forum: Automated Brewing Forum 02-16-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By Maxkling
To add above, it looks like WinCC flexible will...

To add above, it looks like WinCC flexible will work as your HMI(GUI).

There is no telling on what the license cost would be for that. Are you stuck on siemens? I may offer some opinions on...
Forum: Automated Brewing Forum 02-16-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By Maxkling
I'm not familiar with the logo, but my...

I'm not familiar with the logo, but my understanding is it is one of the most basic PLC's. It has a slow scan rate, which isn't a big deal in your case, but it is suppose to be a budget plc, which...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 02-15-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 219
Posted By Maxkling
My wife went to school in Lynchburg, so whenever...

My wife went to school in Lynchburg, so whenever I was there I loved the Vienna and 8point IPA. Also if you are willing to take a trip to Lynchburg... Check out Jefferson Street Brewery at...
Forum: Automated Brewing Forum 02-14-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 730
Posted By Maxkling
Why not just use a wall wart or some form of...

Why not just use a wall wart or some form of power supply?
Forum: Electric Brewing 02-02-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 421
Posted By Maxkling
Most "electricians" are just wire pullers. Ask...

Most "electricians" are just wire pullers. Ask yourself why is it not safe to use electricity near water in kitchens and bathrooms with out protection (per code), but yet use electricity that is...
Forum: Automated Brewing Forum 12-07-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,575
Posted By Maxkling
There are plenty of devices to measure level...

There are plenty of devices to measure level along an analog scale.

They are just very expensive.

http://www.omega.com/toc_asp/sectionSC.asp?section=K&book=green&flag=1
Forum: Electric Brewing 11-28-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,545
Posted By Maxkling
Why, hes not welding a fermenter. If its a boil...

Why, hes not welding a fermenter. If its a boil kettle or hlt or mashtun there is no reason for sanitary welding. Plus the only real difference is using a backpurge and slight different technique. ...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 11-21-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 304
Posted By Maxkling
Monday Night Brewing were using a Sabco system. ...

Monday Night Brewing were using a Sabco system. They still might be, I know they have seriously recently stepped up their capacity. Since Asheville isn't too far away, Oyster House Brewing Company...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 11-20-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 791
Posted By Maxkling
Thats one revolution per second.... Sounds...

Thats one revolution per second....

Sounds good to me.
Forum: Electric Brewing 11-18-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By Maxkling
I have warped my mashtun pretty bad due to...

I have warped my mashtun pretty bad due to preheating with boiling water like a tard, its a 10 gallon home depot cooler.

But you can use a plastic bucket as seen here.
...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-18-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 403
Posted By Maxkling
If you used extract, followed the recipe, have...

If you used extract, followed the recipe, have correct water volumes, then your OG can only be as calculated give or take a few gravity point.

Sounds like you have a measurement problem, whether...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-16-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 828
Posted By Maxkling
Yes, there are rare occasions, with darker malts...

Yes, there are rare occasions, with darker malts people will steep them and not mash them with all grain.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-16-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By Maxkling
Extract or all grain? If extract, you probably...

Extract or all grain? If extract, you probably wouldn't have gone much lower, depending on recipe with out some simple sugars to dry it out. It's hard to say with out seeing the recipe. Most of my...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-16-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 828
Posted By Maxkling
To further expand on what was previously stated. ...

To further expand on what was previously stated.

Steeping you are just getting color and flavor. Steeping grains usually have no or low diastatic power, meaning you have to have a grain such as...
Forum: Electric Brewing 11-01-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,058
Posted By Maxkling
Din rail is an industry standard mounting style. ...

Din rail is an industry standard mounting style.

Your buss bars in your breaker panel supply the power to your breakers.
Forum: Automated Brewing Forum 10-24-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,421
Posted By Maxkling
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http://www.thelearningpit.com/
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-16-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,340
Posted By Maxkling
HMMM... Well there are no hops in Whiskey. So...

HMMM... Well there are no hops in Whiskey. So when I overundulge with some Dickel, and get the excuse....

Well I hope your intelligent enough to see where I'm going and that the common factor...
Forum: DIY Projects 10-16-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By Maxkling
IMO most freezers I have seen are R22. To be...

IMO most freezers I have seen are R22. To be honest I'm not sure this statement makes any sense "it is such a small amount that by the time it sucks it in its over filled. " You just didn't...
Forum: DIY Projects 10-16-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By Maxkling
That's not fully true. It depends on the...

That's not fully true. It depends on the freezer. An appliance repair shop can easily fix it, and as along as the freezer is worth the price of R22 to fill it then your fine. That will be the...
Forum: Georgia HomeBrew Forum 10-14-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 694
Posted By Maxkling
I use Newnan water and have from the beginning. ...

I use Newnan water and have from the beginning. Ive never had an issue. Even when I switched to all grain about 2 years ago.

I usually end up brewing during the week since my schedule is so...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 10-04-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,868
Posted By Maxkling
If you go through a timeline, usually within a...

If you go through a timeline, usually within a few days you'll get a gas relief when you pop the top(about the same as a regular beer or even more aggressive), but your beer will still be flat. It...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-04-2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,633
Posted By Maxkling
There are a high percentage of home brewers that...

There are a high percentage of home brewers that are beer snobs. Just like any other things that have snobs, they have no sense of humor. I found it hilarious and enjoyed it. I also have enjoyed...
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