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So I have a problem with my efficiency. I order my kits from Midwest supplies, and I crush my own grains. As a result of my crush, I get much better efficiency than Midwest expects from its kits(I think they expect around 68% and I normally get high 70's). While it might seem lame that I'm...

So I was giving a turkey fryer to use for brewing :rockin:. However the part that connects to the propane tank doesn't match the tank. I'm thinking this is an older turkey fryer, with the old style connector (but I could be totally wrong). The turkey fryer itself doesnt have any brand markings...

I tried posting this in the "Science" section, but didnt get any responses, thought I would move it over here... Got my water report for Fairfax County Va. Here is what it says: Calcium: 34.4 Magnesium: 9.5 Sodium:21.8 Chloride: 29.0 Sulfate: 46.3 Ammonia: .61 Nitrate: 1.0...

Hey all, Got my water report for Fairfax County Va. Here is what it says: Calcium: 34.4 Magnesium: 9.5 Sodium:21.8 Chloride: 29.0 Sulfate: 46.3 Ammonia: .61 Nitrate: 1.0 Nitrite: BQL (Below Quantitation Limit) PH: 7.4 Bicarbonate: 82 Carbonate:0 Total Alkalinity: 82 What the Heck does all...

I'm going from extract w/grains to all grain. :rockin: I'm trying to decide if I want to spend the money on a grain mill. My HB store is Midwest supplies. They usually have the best price, and great customer service (in my experience). But I've never ordered an all grain recipe from them. Can...

hey all, I'm getting a coleman xtreme 52qt cooler to use as a mash tun (finally going all grain). what size ball valve should i get? planning on getting the valve from bargainfittings.com, should i get the "thick walled" or the regular? i dont have the cooler yet, im trying to have...

Hey guys, I tried searching for these questions, couldn't find them... So, I've been doing some research on equipment to buy and what not (I already have a turkey burner, and a 7.5 gallon pot) and I'm thinking of using two coolers. I'm thinking of buying a Coleman xtreme 70 qt cooler to...

hey guys, I have a co2 tank with a company sticker on, got it from a guy, who bought it from them. i know some places wont refill/exchange a tank if it has another companies "stuff" on it. should i remove the sticker before i try to have it refilled? or am i just being over anxious? this is...

found this add on craigslist, this guy is selling what he calls a "kegerator kit" here is what he sent me, when i asked what all he was selling: "a domestic coupler going to a dual gauge which has temp and psi that goes to the co2 tank connector. All red hoses and in good shape. The faucet...

I have a beer that is done fermenting...i have it sitting outside of my ferm chamber, in the bucket. here is my question...my a/c broke this morning, and its in the upper 80's in my house. now i know temp is really important when fermentation is happening...but what about after it is done? will...

I tried to do a search on this and couldn't find anything, if my answer is on here, feel free to just link to it. I have a 2.5 gallon keg, so I will have to bottle the rest of my batch. I dont have a CO2 tank, so I will have to naturally carb the keg. my question is can i just add the 5oz of...

hey all~ First of all, i ask you to forgive my ignorance, second, i ask you to forgive me if i'm over thing thinking this process, third, i tried searching for this info, and couldnt find it, so if its on here, i apologize. I'm getting ready to set up my first swamp cooler, and i have two...

hey all~ I tried searching on here for a topic relating to this, but couldn't find anything. I'm still relatively new to this whole homebrewing thing, so if this is common, I'm sorry. If this has been covered in another post, please direct me there... So the beer i currently have in the...

Hi all~ I'm relatively new to home brewing, so if this questions is stupid, please forgive me. I want to get into lagering, and I have heard that a plastic bucket is not ideal for lagering, and that you should use a glass carboy. so my question is, can I use a 5 gallon carboy as a primary...

I've been making ales for a while now, and i want to try my hand at making lagers. question I have is, what size fridge or chest freezer should i get. I have a 6.5 gal primary fermenter bucket. I have a mini-fridge that i used in college, that i believe is 4.4 cu. ft. (but I'm 99% sure its too...

Hello all! I'm brewing my fist batch of beer, but i think i have a problem. I got a recipe kit (one of those brewers best kits, the English Ale one) well I pitched the yeast, put the lid on the container, filled my air lock 1/2 way with water, and nothing is happening (i did this all tuesday...