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  1. mjmac85

    Splitting a 5g keg

    A group of us are making 5 g batches and are planning on kegging. Our current plans on splitting the batch once it is ready is to grab some growlers and split it up between the 4 of us. We would just head over and refill when we wanted. I was wondering how long could I expect the beer to stay...
  2. mjmac85

    How many gallons of homebrew in 2014?

    @ batches this weekend Fermenting 25064.5+ 4gal + 5.5gal = 25074gal
  3. mjmac85

    Been a while since I brewed and forgot more than I should have.

    I was planning on buying a new mash paddle for this. Do the holes really make a difference? http://www.mdhb.com/product_info.php?products_id=1867 was what I was going to grab. I wanted the longer one sine I have a larger vessel. I do remember using the generic starter kit white plastic one...
  4. mjmac85

    Been a while since I brewed and forgot more than I should have.

    The equipment setting for Beer Smith is not calibrated in anyway. I took the BIAB and Keg premade profiles and roughly mashed them together for a very rough outline. When I end up with extra I won't worry. This is going to be a setup for some of the basic settings. If you have any advice on...
  5. mjmac85

    Been a while since I brewed and forgot more than I should have.

    I would have ended up with a busted bag if you did not mention this. This is why brewing with new gear is always a fun time. Thanks. The timer starts when the grains hit the water. Then when am I out of the danger zone for dough balls with stirring? I don't know. I had just moved up from...
  6. mjmac85

    Been a while since I brewed and forgot more than I should have.

    So it has been about 2 years since I have had a chance to brew. Have been moving and busy with work. Now since I am finally moved I got lucky and found some friends who are looking to get into brewing. Now I'm the "experienced one" :eek: that is in charge of introducing new people into the...
  7. mjmac85

    Modified windscreen for a Bayou Classic KAB6

    Glad I found this. I was just about to build a windscreen for mine and this is a much better idea.
  8. mjmac85

    Single tier flame issue

    I Think I'm having a similar issue. I just bought the bayou classic kab6. rated at 210k. I fired it up and was not that impressed. I thought it would also be more jet like. Would this be because of the flex line that comes with it?
  9. mjmac85

    Leaky corny

    One of my coworkers just gifted me a corny keg that he is having leaks on. He said if I can fix it I can keep it. I noticed that one of the sides has some wiggle to it. The ring looks good and it has been looked over by a few people. I don't have a kegging set up right now but if I believe I...
  10. mjmac85

    Problems with ball lock?

    Think I will have time tonight to try it. Thanks for the advice. I will let you know or ask for more help. :D
  11. mjmac85

    Problems with ball lock?

    Washer added already. We had some trouble getting a leak to stop so the tightness now is what worked. Can you over tighten on a gasket?
  12. mjmac85

    Problems with ball lock?

    So I bought a dip tube and 3pc ball lock from brewhardware. Great equipment and service. Will be getting more from them in the future. After installing it I realized I probably put it a little to high. It is about 3/8 off the bottom of the dip in the keg. That doesn't bother me. I read...
  13. mjmac85

    Chest freezer cord to lid,do i need it?

    Can you think of a reason not to do it?
  14. mjmac85

    Time for a new brew kettle/pot... advice please?

    What about using a keg? Over do it a bit to give yourself room to grow into. Don't forget to check craigslist.
  15. mjmac85

    Bobby_M Sight Gauge

    He does offer heat shields for them at $10 a piece. 3 yeras of use is still a great investment. How many batches do you think you put them through?
  16. mjmac85

    Moving and shipping yeast

    I would like to start culturing yeast strains but I plan on moving in the next few months. I'm currently living in Hawaii and will be moving somewhere on the mainland. I was planning on shipping my yeast to a friend who lives nearby my new home to cut down on the time it will be exposed to the...
  17. mjmac85

    Best kettle maker?

    $1 45gal custom brew kettle!!!! I'll take 100 please! Best prices ever.:ban::mug::p
  18. mjmac85

    Need some help painting

    I have a chest freezer that I got off craigslist awhile back and fixed up for a ferm chamber. Thing works like a dream. I didn't get to brew for about 8 months and had to clean it out to prep for a batch. While cleaning I noticed some of the rust spots I had fixed came back and the paint was...
  19. mjmac85

    Flash sheets for wind guard

    Planning on buying the bayou classic kab6 and some flash sheeting for a wind guard. I was planning on cutting the sheets down for size and tucking them into the arms around the side. Do I need to attach the sheeting to the legs or does it stay in place on its own? The burner is not part of a...
  20. mjmac85

    Correct thermometer setup?

    Since I have a birthday coming up I get to spend some money according to the contract with SWMBO I am allowed to spend some money. :ban: Now I was thinking of using http://www.brewhardware.com/thermometers/153-probecompression2 with...
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