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I'm using one of pjs diagrams (single pump single pid 5500 w) but Im a little confused on which wire gauge to use. It looks like 10 g will be running to the led, but I think it should be 14? Thanks for any info

I found this control panel in a job site dumpster. I believe it was used to control a single phase AC motor. I know I can use the enclosure for a single pid single pump but is there anything in here worth saving or should I strip it down and start from scratch. There appears to be a din...

I brewed a Chimay red clone and can't decide whether to bottle or keg. I have the bottles and two spare kegs at the moment. Also, it's been in secondary for about a month, is the yeast still viable? I have fresh abbey ale yeast and Us 05 on hand. Leaning towards naturally carbonating in the keg...

Hello team I picked up 5 gallons of unpasteurized cider from a small orchard in RI and I plan on fermenting spontaneously. Some sources say make a starter with apple skins but I was hoping to just fill a carboy and let go for a week. If I see no signs of fermentation I will have some white wine...

I recently aquired 2 keggles to go with my 60qt brew pot. i cut the tops off the keggles but have not yet drilled any holes. The pot is fitted with a brewmometer and ball valve. My questions are How should I configure the system I want to fab a single tier stand using unistrut and add a pump I...

I believe I had a leak in my beverage line, after I had the gas hooked up it held at 10 psi for 3 days. Then I hooked up the bev line with a cobra tap, it was delicious. The next morning, my tank was empty. When I bled the stout, it was totally flat. My apfelwine keg still has pressure in it...

So I'm sort of borrowing from several different recipes, 5 gal post boil 5# 2 Row 5# Wheat malt 1# flaked wheat 1# flaked oats 12oz Orange blossom honey 60 min Mash at 154 1 oz 3.1 AA Hallertau FWH 1 oz 3.1 AA Hallertau @ 5min 1L starter with WL 001 or 550 I have a few questions: 1) Should...

I have searched for info and now am seeking advice. My friend gave me this kegerator for free, I plugged it in, waited 24 hours, temp inside not cold at all over 70 degrees. Tried adjusting the thermostat screw, still no cold. Compressor is running, I can hear liquid circulating through the cold...

I have a Draught Technologies regulator there is a black rubber ring integral to the bottle connection, do I need another washer/ Onring? I've tried contacting the manufacturer but no response... I

Right? Just let it sit for a day before plugging in? What about the CO2 bottle?

I would like some commentary on my procedure to save/culture yeast: 1) Using WL 400 (belgian) pitching into 1.040 1L starter in E Flask (Starter 1) 2) 24 hours later, shake and pour 0.5 L into sanitized mason jar, cold crash, decant, store sluury in jar for future brew 3) Add 1.5 L fresh...

5 lb MO 0.5 lb toasted oats Mash at 155 for 60 min .25 oz chinook (aa 14.2)@60 .5 oz Amarillo (aa 10) @ 15 .5 oz cascade (aa 8) @ 5 Should I toast some MO (<1lb) to give the flavors a little depth? I am trying a new BIAB technique where I will mash in a cooler to better hold temp. I was...

Hello So I received some equipment from a home brewer who retired as follows: 1) 5 and 6.5 gallon carboys (had a 5 already) 2) 3/8" copper coil ( I presume he used this for a wort chiller, I have added some ss hose clamps, vinyl tubing, and a garden hose connection to put it into use.) 3) 60...