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Forum: DIY Projects 03-05-2013, 08:20 PM
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Posted By htc
Tested and Approved

Finally time for an update! I tested the chiller last month; 5 gallon final volume, low chilling water hose measured in the low 40's,

Timed from Boiling:

to 150°F in 1:57
to 125°F in 2:48
to...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 02-06-2013, 02:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 259
Posted By htc
It never fails, search all you want - nothing....

It never fails, search all you want - nothing. Ask the question - stumble upon the answer.
Cellar Craft Keg Modification for Wine Storage...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 02-06-2013, 02:51 AM
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Views: 259
Posted By htc
Nobody?

Nobody?
Forum: Wine Making Forum 01-29-2013, 11:06 PM
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Views: 259
Posted By htc
Fermenting/Bulk Aging Wine in a Corny Keg?

I was thinking of splitting a six gallon kit between two kegs. Assuming I pay proper attention to purging and do closed system transfers, does anybody know of a reason not to use a corny throughout...
Forum: DIY Projects 01-29-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,080
Posted By htc
Holy Cow!!! That thing is awesome! What kind of...

Holy Cow!!! That thing is awesome! What kind of chill times are you getting with 100 feet of coil? It looks like we had about the same shopping list...

I'm diggin' the quick disconnect btw. I...
Forum: DIY Projects 01-26-2013, 11:48 PM
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Views: 4,080
Posted By htc
You're right! Umm...too bad we didn't shake on...

You're right! Umm...too bad we didn't shake on it... the bet is off!

Here's what I did... and my girlfriend thinks I'm nuts btw, but she is supportive and did help during the experiment.

I...
Forum: DIY Projects 01-26-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,080
Posted By htc
DID YOU KNOW THAT...Bill Nye is my hero. NOW, YOU...

DID YOU KNOW THAT...Bill Nye is my hero. NOW, YOU KNOW.
Forum: DIY Projects 01-26-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,080
Posted By htc
The Worthington/Lenox Lead Free Solder MSDS...

The Worthington/Lenox Lead Free Solder MSDS (http://www.fastenal.com/web/msds/getmsds.ex?sku=0803479) says it contains Tin, Copper, and Selenium. Copper and Selenium are both metabolized and used by...
Forum: DIY Projects 01-24-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,080
Posted By htc
Thanks for the feedback! Another perk to...

Thanks for the feedback!

Another perk to this design - it's expandable. So far the coils are about 8" in height from the bottom of the kettle, I have room for another set under 5 gallons worth...
Forum: DIY Projects 01-24-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,080
Posted By htc
Barely any recoiling, it basically comes in that...

Barely any recoiling, it basically comes in that shape. I just tightened it up starting in the center and worked my way out one side at a time.

As far as whirlpooling goes, I was planning on using...
Forum: DIY Projects 01-23-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,080
Posted By htc
How Fast is Fast? My DIY Immersion Chiller -2 parallel 20'x3/8" coils

I spent a long time looking at the immersion chiller threads and google image searches trying to come up with the best bang-for-my-buck design for a wort chiller. It was built with 3/8" OD soft...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 12-20-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,134
Posted By htc
What about the bottles with vinyl or whatever...

What about the bottles with vinyl or whatever plastic (not paper) labels? There's a local brewery and I can get a lot, but I've had to peel the labels and scrub with goo-gone to get glue off. And...
Forum: General Techniques 12-15-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By htc
Better late than never... Closed System...

Better late than never...
Closed System Pressurized Fermentation by Teri Fahrendorf (http://www.terifahrendorf.com/Closed-Pressurized-Fermenatation.pdf)
Forum: Brewing Software 09-19-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,038
Posted By htc
^^^^=awesome!

^^^^=awesome!
Forum: Wine Making Forum 09-19-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,003
Posted By htc
Sub'd! Keep me posted! I've become somewhat of a...

Sub'd! Keep me posted! I've become somewhat of a beer snob, but I likes me some cheap wine (except for the stuff Price Chopper discounted to like $2 a couple years ago).
Forum: General Beer Discussion 09-19-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 407
Posted By htc
I once added strawberry puree during...

I once added strawberry puree during fermentation, but instead of an explosion on the ceiling, I had a foamy volcano all over the kitchen floor. Good times. Still kinda sticky.
Forum: Wine Making Forum 09-19-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 388
Posted By htc
You never said what volume you were working...

You never said what volume you were working with...

Personally, I'd let the yeast eat until your airlock activity slows, then rack, take a sample and see what you have to work with.

If you're...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 09-19-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 320
Posted By htc
I don't think I'd oak a fruity, sweet wine like...

I don't think I'd oak a fruity, sweet wine like that. (I did a search for tropical reisling and Cornucopia was the only kit I saw...)
If you do oak it, try a small amount in a gallon or a growler....
Forum: General Beer Discussion 09-19-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,699
Posted By htc
At $50/bottle, I'd pack it with dead baby seals...

At $50/bottle, I'd pack it with dead baby seals to prevent breakage. I could understand if FedEx ran it over, but anything less should be protected from by the sender. Inexcusable. Period.
Forum: Wine Making Forum 09-19-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 388
Posted By htc
Uh Oh!

Table sugar adds 46 gravity points per lb per gallon, meaning for every lb you add to 1 gallon your specific gravity will rise .046. (1 lb IN 1 gal = 1.046, 1 lb in 2 gal = 1.023 and the math...
Forum: Brewing Software 09-07-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,038
Posted By htc
This is the first calculator I've found that...

This is the first calculator I've found that (supposedly) calculates the proper additions to reach a desired water profile, rather than calculating the profile based on my additions. The first...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 09-04-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,744
Posted By htc
I did a search and there's a few yards around...

I did a search and there's a few yards around here, I'll give em a look-see. Thanks!!
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 09-02-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,744
Posted By htc
How often have you run across a 100 gallon...

How often have you run across a 100 gallon stainless barrel? Do you know what industry uses them or what would be shipped in them?
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 09-02-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,744
Posted By htc
It would be used for a group brew... I like...

It would be used for a group brew... I like brewing too much to do it once a year.

Legalities aside, I'm trying to come up with some ideas for 1.5bbl equipment. This has just enough room to mash a...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 08-31-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,744
Posted By htc
110 gal (2-55 gal drums) mash tun

http://www.bubbasbarrels.com/110-gallon-stainless-drum

I see potential issues with lautering. Something about a 24" diameter, 63" tall mash tun lead me to expect a stuck sparge or channeling.
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