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I'm midway through my coffin keezer build, and I'm having some troubles coming up with a clean way to tube up my cylinders and CO2 lines. I apologize in advance for the long post! Overview of design: -7.9 cu ft kenmore freezer -Coffin box on top, top entry (will be using spring loaded latches...

Hi all, I'm only about a week or two into my coffin keezer build (only built the controls), and I'm running into an issue with the old chest freezer I intended on using. This inside of the lid is in the shape of a triangular prism, with the highest point travelling along the middle...

Hey everyone, I bought a couple float switches from China for like $12 each w/ free shipping the other day. The only problem is that I'm really worried about the delicate wires getting ripped out by accident. The switch is unlike many of the float switches you tend to see on the internet; it...

Hey guys, When I'm bored, I like to make the plans for my next upgrade. It's a great way to spend money even faster! I currently have a 120V, 2000W ULWD heater element in a RIMS tube that I have been using in combination with a propane burner for my HLT and BK. However, I hate using...

Hey guys, I'm looking to upgrade my cpvc manifold for my mash tun, and this looks like the most solid option I can find: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/Stainless_Steel_False_Bottom_Assembly_p/ss-false-bottom-igloo-assembly.htm No tubing inside, no more manifold breaking apart and...

I have been wondering this for some time now, and it has started to bug me that I haven't been able to come up with a legitimate answer! For my weldless bulkhead assemblies, I have always used the short nipple+silicone O-ring+ desired FTP fitting. For example: on my MLT I have a 1/2" FPT...

Hey everyone, It's been a long time since I've posted because I left all of my brew stuff it my university town and I worked away for the summer. However, now it's time for some brewing now that I'm back! I have a ton of beers lined up (amber ale, blonde ale, stone IPA clone, hefeweizen)...

Hey everyone, I ran in to a problem when all of my parts for my RIMS set up arrived. I bought a Camco 1500W, 120V element as I wanted to use a normal 20A circuit comfortably. When the parts arrived, the element didn't fit in to my 1" bushing. Considering the element has 1" threads, this is...

Hey everyone, As some people have noticed, I have been that annoying person on the forum asking a billion questions. However, there is a plus side to this! So far I have a complete spreadsheet in excel, outlined each part individually, the link to the seller websites, quantities, prices, and...

Hey everyone, I'm on to what I believe are my last questions. Once they are answered, I'm going to post my electrical diagram, and physical set up to make sure there is no electrical concerns, and that everything is done properly. Here are the questions: 1.What wire gauge are people using for...

I'm on to what I believe are my last questions. Once they are answered, I'm going to post my electrical diagram, and physical set up to make sure there is no electrical concerns, and that everything is done properly. Here we go: 1.What wire gauge are people using for their 120V 15A setup...

Hey guys and gals, I have run into quite a bit of trouble with inconsistent and fluctuating mash temps, cloudy wort after lautering, and properly a achieving mash out temps. This has pushed me to at least design my RIMS setup and source all of the parts I need. I have a few questions to start...

Hey guys, I was in Michigan when some new grains, hops and yeast arrived. I texted my friend to put the hops and yeast in the fridge. Guess what... He forgot my Irish yeast and centennial hops. Now I'm not worried about the hops, but 4 days of yeast at room temperature is scary. I was planning...

Hey guys, I'm in North Michigan for a week (at the Michigan Technical University) and was wondering if you had any recommendations for beers I should try. I'm relatively new to the US craft beer scene as I'm from Canada and it's difficult to get a hold of most of the beers south if the border...

Hey guys, I've really been enjoying the threads on here about everyone's stories (especially the "funny things you've overheard about beer) and I thought this one was a good idea. It came to me two weekends ago when Kingston, Ontario got hit with about two feet of snow. The next day after the...

I brewed a dry stout today and barely passed 60% efficiency even with milling my own grains. My mash was kept at 150-152F for 60 mins. However, I think I accidentally mashed with 0.84 q/lb instead of the normal 1.25 (added 2 gallons instead of 3 for a 9.5lb grain bill). Although I'm certain...

Hey guys, So as I wrote somewhere else in the forum, I brewed last Saturday and overshot my OG... by A LOT. My grain didn't come milled, so I borrowed my buddies. A beer that was supposed to end up at 1.045 with my previous 65% efficiency, ended up being 1.060! Although this is a good...

Hey guys, So on the weekend I brewed a recipe that I came up with using beersmith. From my previous batches using pre-milled grain from my LHBS, I was consistently getting efficiencies around 62-68%. However, only a store in Toronto had amarillo, warrior, and Simcoe hops that I need to try...

Hey guys, So, very last step of my keezer build (pics to come!), and I run into a road block. This is very frustrating, as it is literally done when it works and I screw the lid on the project box. Basically, when I plug in the extension cord (I follow this build...

Hey guys, I bought a dual gauge pressure regulator for my keezer so that I can carb and serve at the same time. However, When I first hooked up my CO2 regulator (with both valves closed) to my CO2 cylinder and opened it to see how much I had left. What ended up happening was that both pressure...