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I finally successfully wired up my countertop brutus 20 control box. I went to auto tune it today and the temperature readings were all over the place. I was comparing the reading on the PID to a thermometer. The PID started out about 10 degrees high. As it heated up the temperatures got...

A couple of months ago I knew nothing about electronics, but I have learned a lot. Of course, there is obviously a lot I don't know so I was hoping someone could help me out. I was hoping to test out my countertop brutus 20 this weekend, but have had issues with my control box. I have followed...

I got a B&N gift card for the holidays and treated myself the the Hops, Malt, Water and Yeast books. Now I need to decide what order to read them in. What would you do and why? J Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I am collecting the parts to build a Countertop Brutus 2.0 and I want to make sure this system is portable for me. Because I can't always ensure a GFCI outlet where I'm brewing, I plan to build it into my controller. Do you think it is better to install GFCI outlets like this one...

I am looking to build an electric boil kettle and have been shopping around. I saw that the Tallboy kettles from Midwest supplies is on sale this week. In the reviews someone wrote that they couldn't install Weldless components because of the narrow diameter of the pots. Can anyone confirm this...

I'm planning to build a countertop brutus 20 this winter. If I buy this kettle (http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Bayou-Classic-8-gallon-4-piece-Brew-Kettle/8229081/product.html) could I take out the thermometer and replace it with a thermocouple? Just trying to save myself from drilling to...

I am planning to give homebrew as Christmas gifts. I want to give 2 different brews in 22oz bombers. Has anyone ever seen 2 bottle carriers like the 6 pack carriers?

I have a pumpkin saison in primary that is down from 1.090 to 1.040 and is stuck. I have swirled and tried to suspend yeast but it did not work. Should I re pitch with the saison yeast or a new strain?

Brand new to kegging. Just picked up some kegs and a regulator from CL. Testing the kegs to make sure they hold pressure but can't figure out how to set the regulator. I've tried turning the brass screw on the front, but the pressure just gets higher and higher no matter how I adjust it. Am I...

Hello- Been reading for about 3 months, but this is my first post. I am going to bottle my 3rd batch this afternoon. It's a chocolate stout that has been sitting in primary for 25 days. I am about to go out and purchase a new party pig (no extra fridge for kegs) to cut down on bottling. I...