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Forum: Electric Brewing 04-30-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
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Posted By Francus
Tankless Waterheater?

Anyone use a tankless water heater instead of a HLT? I was thinking it might work. Set the temp on the highest setting and use a PID or BCS to turn it off and on.

Pull fresh water through it to...
Forum: General Techniques 04-26-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 166
Posted By Francus
You can pitch when it gets in range if you feel...

You can pitch when it gets in range if you feel like it. I sometimes have to pitch at 75-80 even if I'm cooling down further because I'm going out of town. I haven't noticed any problems or off...
Forum: General Techniques 04-25-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 166
Posted By Francus
I live in Charlotte and pitched the prechiller. I...

I live in Charlotte and pitched the prechiller. I now have temp control so I just put the wort/fermenter into the freezer until it hits pitching temp and then pitch.

If you don't have temp...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-22-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,111
Posted By Francus
Roggenbier. Like a hefe, but use rye instead of...

Roggenbier. Like a hefe, but use rye instead of wheat. Don't forget rice hulls or you'll end up with a stuck mash.
Forum: General Techniques 04-20-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 802
Posted By Francus
I filter. Get a whole house filter for around $30...

I filter. Get a whole house filter for around $30 and the actual filter inserts are $20. Each one lasts for a few years, easy. They say they last 30 days for whole home use, so brewing is way less....
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-19-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 576
Posted By Francus
I do the same. I have the basket. I put on...

I do the same. I have the basket.

I put on the lid if I add flameout hops to keep the aroma in the wort. Otherwise no. And yes, there is some level of disagreement as to whether that actually...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-19-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 576
Posted By Francus
Make sure the pump it primed. After is it primed...

Make sure the pump it primed. After is it primed and a flow established it is OK to close the output valve (or any valve downstream) and it will not affect the pump.

I would clean it before use,...
Forum: General Techniques 04-14-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,687
Posted By Francus
Yes, embrace the bees. I have 2 hives in the back...

Yes, embrace the bees. I have 2 hives in the back yard. Yes, they come around, but they don't bother anything, and they drink much less than my brewing buddies :mug:

It's the yellowjackets you...
Forum: General Techniques 03-29-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 698
Posted By Francus
I use a conical, so I dump yeast periodically...

I use a conical, so I dump yeast periodically during the lagering process. I guess technically it is all in the primary, though.
Forum: General Techniques 03-26-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By Francus
I have a Kal clone and use a bcs instead of PIDs...

I have a Kal clone and use a bcs instead of PIDs for temp control. I usually get 83 to 86% efficiency, but on occaision it will dip into the mid-high 70s. No rhyme or reason for it. In case it helps,...
Forum: General Techniques 03-21-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By Francus
Assuming you don't get a new burner and also...

Assuming you don't get a new burner and also don't want to spend endless hours getting the soot off your pot, you can smear liquid dish detergent all over the bottom and sides where you get soot....
Forum: General Techniques 03-20-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 374
Posted By Francus
Toss it, it can lead to contamination. If you are...

Toss it, it can lead to contamination. If you are concerned about the volume of beer it takes to get a reading, then I suggest a refractometer. It uses only a few drops. Upside, less beer waste....
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-16-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 99
Posted By Francus
Check out http://beeradvocate.com...

Check out http://beeradvocate.com (http://www.beeradvocate.com). They list all sorts of fun beer things to do all over the US, including homebrew stores. Go to the Places tab on top to drill down to...
Forum: General Techniques 03-13-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 177
Posted By Francus
Actually, I never even considered mashing them...

Actually, I never even considered mashing them seperate. I don't know anyone who does and I've been all grain for 30 years.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 03-08-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By Francus
If you adjust, use a feeler gauge (find one on...

If you adjust, use a feeler gauge (find one on eBay for 2-5 bucks). I think the barley crusher is factory set at .39" or something. I set mine to .45" for a looser crush as I'm getting 85% efficiency...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-08-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 708
Posted By Francus
The bazooka is better with less height off the...

The bazooka is better with less height off the bottom. That said, you can only go so low due to the fittings on the side of the pot. Mine is 1/2" off the bottom and my yield is just fine.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 03-07-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 55
Posted By Francus
If the pack is merely swollen a bit, I'd smack it...

If the pack is merely swollen a bit, I'd smack it and see what happens. If it is so swollen it looks like a beach ball about to pop, then it has already been smacked. Either way, I suggest a starter...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-07-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 708
Posted By Francus
I used a false bottom for years before I went...

I used a false bottom for years before I went electric. I now use a bazooka on my pot and love it. There's never an issue. And since you'll probably be recirculating your mash, you'll end up with the...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 03-05-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 257
Posted By Francus
I use one pound in a 10 gallon batch. But never...

I use one pound in a 10 gallon batch. But never used them for hefes, even when I was at 50% of the grain bill. I only use them for rye beers as rye is more glutonous than wheat.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-28-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 378
Posted By Francus
I personally would not use Star San in the...

I personally would not use Star San in the airlock. It's a cleaning chemical and I don't care what they say I don't want it in my beer. I use vodka. Worst thing that happens is if some gets in your...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 02-14-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 975
Views: 367,955
Posted By Francus
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Forum: General Techniques 02-12-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 496
Posted By Francus
Well, IMHO, since you're already a bit out of...

Well, IMHO, since you're already a bit out of style with the yeast you used, just go ahead as planned and see how it goes. And as for the smells coming out of the airlock, don't worry too much....
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 02-04-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 447
Posted By Francus
ebay has good 304 stainless thermowells with 1/2...

ebay has good 304 stainless thermowells with 1/2 npt threads. I got one there a couple of years ago for my conical so I could control my temp based on the actual temp of the liquid. I just looked and...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 01-18-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By Francus
It's just cosmetic. Brushed doesn't show...

It's just cosmetic. Brushed doesn't show fingerprints or small imperfections/scratches as easily.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 01-18-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,364
Posted By Francus
I went with the 80. It can do a 10 gallon batch...

I went with the 80. It can do a 10 gallon batch of a heavy beer no problem.

As for the shipping question above, I got mine in under a week to NC. And when I unpacked them I was impressed with the...
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