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Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 02-11-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,100
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
Also whoever asked the STC-1000 probe is...

Also whoever asked the STC-1000 probe is waterproof, its advertised as an aquarium thermostat, how could it not be waterproof?

If thats not enough just google STC-1000 waterproof and you will find...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 02-11-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,100
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
Maybe I'm missing something but this seems like a...

Maybe I'm missing something but this seems like a lot of work for a marginal gain. At least go the extra step and combine this with a thermostat of some kind.

The ST-1000cost me $25 to purchase...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 01-16-2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,100
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
Even better you could also just plug it into a...

Even better you could also just plug it into a temperature controller.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-01-2012, 06:36 PM
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Views: 25,940
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
699 no chance when it hit the garage floor.

699 no chance when it hit the garage floor.
Forum: DIY Projects 11-06-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,435
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
There is a calibration screw on most fridge...

There is a calibration screw on most fridge thermostats. If you fiddle around with it you can alter the temp range. I can run mine between 30 and 70 F just by adjusting the calibration screw....
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 11-06-2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
I like the light bulb idea, although I just...

I like the light bulb idea, although I just checked and my dorm fridge evidently wasn't fancy enough to come with a ligh bulb. So much for that idea :cross:

I have at least a dozen chargers to...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 11-05-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
That is more beer than I am willing to lose....

That is more beer than I am willing to lose. Especially because I think you could fix that with $7 worth of hose and a $5 case fan.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 11-05-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
How Far is Too Far: Ambient Beer Lines

I finally managed to get my hands on some 525SS Tap and SS shank. My mini fridge converted to a kegerator is coming together. I see a lot of threads on cooling the beer lines. My question is at what...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 10-19-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 17,876
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
I'm not that stupid if I had a 10 gallon cooler...

I'm not that stupid if I had a 10 gallon cooler on hand I'd measure it. Trying to find dimensions before I order a cooler. My current cooler is 5 gallons. I will just swing by home depot.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 10-18-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 17,876
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
This is a cool idea, my 5 gallon cooler has...

This is a cool idea, my 5 gallon cooler has warped pretty bad. Probably upgrading to a 10 gallon cooler but cringe to spend the money on something that will probably warp.

I have an 8 gallon Bayou...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-15-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,501
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
I'm waiting for my nosy neighbor to call the...

I'm waiting for my nosy neighbor to call the cops. He's already called them on two of my other neighbors for no good reason... and I have caught him peaking in neigbors windows and whatnot when they...
Forum: General Techniques 10-14-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,213
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
I agree that this sounds like a mild infection....

I agree that this sounds like a mild infection. I'd rethink my sanitizing... I really like star-san. Switching up sanitizers will help if you happen to have introduced something that is resistant to...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 10-14-2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,938
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
I actually ended up finding it at Walmart for $5...

I actually ended up finding it at Walmart for $5 for what I imagine would be a lifetime supply. Also found calcium chloride at the pet store but not sure I'd want to put it in my beer. It was also...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 10-12-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
Belgian Strong Dark on a Budget

I'm trying to tackle the belgian strong style. My first attempt, a dubbel, came out drinkable but thats about all I can say. It was mostly due to an unforseen rise in fermentation temperatures to...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 10-08-2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 280
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
Maybe add some oats to bring the body back to...

Maybe add some oats to bring the body back to porter range as the maple syrup will make it lighter, although maybe thats a good thing given your friends taste.

On a side note I'd like to try...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 10-08-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
If this is a dubbel where is the SUGAR!? Lose 2-3...

If this is a dubbel where is the SUGAR!? Lose 2-3 lbs of the pils and add 1-2lbs of some kind of sugar... if its a chocolate a dark sugar would be preferable.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 10-08-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,938
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
Update: Based on the OP's experiments I...

Update:

Based on the OP's experiments I tried a few different things in an 6 tray cupcake tin with 1/4 cp sugar and 3/8th cup water in each tray. After three hours @ 300F (my oven setting) I...
Forum: Mead Forum 10-08-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 782
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
I've gotten lazy with gravity readings but a...

I've gotten lazy with gravity readings but a moving gravity is always the best indicator of fermination. Risk of infection while taking a gravity reading scares me more than a stuck fermentation...
Forum: Mead Forum 10-03-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 782
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
Eh, I usually see a small krausen, mostly a light...

Eh, I usually see a small krausen, mostly a light foam, on my cysers with ale yeast. In any event this one ended up finishing at 0.992, which is a lot lower than I was expecting. That meansI ended up...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 10-01-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,938
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
Supposedly sucrose is sucrose. In other words...

Supposedly sucrose is sucrose. In other words "modern" sugar is so refined and pure the fact that it came from cane or beet doesn't really matter its the same end product. I haven't tested that...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 10-01-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,938
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
I don't stir. For the record this isn't go to...

I don't stir. For the record this isn't go to give you D2 I'm just commenting that the burnt flavors the OP posted about can be avoided if you are more careful to not scorch the sugar. I have found...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 10-01-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,938
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
No idea, I just go off of the amount of sugar I...

No idea, I just go off of the amount of sugar I added in my recipes... which is about 1/2lb per cup.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 09-25-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,938
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
Do you mean under 270F? My procedure is: ...

Do you mean under 270F?

My procedure is:

1. Mix 1 cup water to 0.75 cup sugar in an oven safe sauce pan.
2. Heat on low heat in a pot on the burner until the sugar is mostly dissolved. BE...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 09-24-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,938
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
I know this thread is 4-5 months old but for the...

I know this thread is 4-5 months old but for the record I do not get burnt flavors simply using straight sugar + water + heat. If you are getting burnt flavors it is likely because you have the heat...
Forum: Mead Forum 09-18-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 782
Posted By JonnyJumpUp
Usually I use an ale yeast so perhaps thats the...

Usually I use an ale yeast so perhaps thats the difference.
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