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Hi, has anyone heard of or does anyone think a Johnson Controller thermostat set at a 1 degree differential could break a mini fridge? I am trying to understand why my fridge is broken quite early, and I suspect it might have to do with my 1 degree differential turning the fridge on and off...

Hi, While lagering a Munich Helles (about 2 weeks in), I noticed the temperature with the Johnson Controller had risen from 45 to 66! Further investigations showed that the controller was ok, but the mini refrigerator had bombed on me. I suspect it was like this for about 2 days, and I...

Hi, I am brewing a Scottish Heavy ale and followed the CO2 levels on tastybrew.com which says to have 0.75-1.3 CO2. I did this (about 0.8 ounces), but it sounds like a very small amount? Beersmith also recommend 2.3 ounces. can anyone tell me whether tastybrew or beersmith are correct, of if...

Hi, I've been fermenting my Saison Ale for 6 weeks now, but at about 65-75 for most of it (which I guess is lower than optimal). I had a strong primary fermentation for about 4 days at the start. I was away for 3 weeks and noticed this blotchy white layer on top of teh batch in its secondary...

Hi, I'm trying to ferment at 62F, but my mini-fridge's lowest temperature is 48F. Any ideas how I can change the fridge's efficiency, or any other tricks, to bring the temperature to 62F? I was thinking of blocking one of the 2 air vents, but am not sure if this is a fire/electrical hazard...

Hi, I attempted my first yeast starter last night and followed John Palmer's details to the word...with perhaps a bit of common sense missing: I started with 1/2 cup of DME and 2 cups of water which I boiled,but when I finshed, I had only one cup of starter since the rest boiled away. I...

Hi all, I'm a new brewer from Chapel Hill, NC. I saw some threads about using plastic bottles to chill wort and there was some concern about the plastic melting.....but what about freezing a six pack of coca cola cans, sanitizing them and dropping them into the working so they work like 6 giant...

Hi all, I'm a new brewer from Chapel Hill, NC. I saw some threads about using plastic bottle to chill wort and there was some concern about the plastic melting.....but what about freezing a six pack of coca cola cans, sanitizing them and dropping them into the working so they work like 6 giant...