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I have two unused Little Giant 3-MD-HC pumps that I bought last year for an project that never materialized. I paid 180 and 170 respectively for the pumps on eBay. I'm hoping to get that back so I'll say 175 each + shipping (9 pounds from 44087). I don't have a picture as these units are...

Anybody ever use one of these for a control panel build? http://www.kodiaktechnology.com/KodiaK_pages_htmls/Hinged_cover_plastic_latches.php Pretty cheap on eBay. Opinions? Thanks, Eric

I was hoping that somebody that has been through this before could review the 1.0 version of my plans for a HERMS CP. This is a functional diagram only - fuses and such will be added when I complete this phase and start working on the wiring phase. I plan on have a HLT/HEX combo with the March...

Heading to Alabama next week. I'm staying in Huntsville, Prattville, and Birmingham. Can anybody recommend good beer bars, places to eat? Thanks, Eric

The inlet for the LG pump is 3/4" of an inch. Just wondering if people were using a reducer and staying with 1/2" hose or switching to 3/4" hose into the pump? Thanks, Eric

Anybody have a source for 3/4" ID silicone tubing. The inlet on the LG 3-MC-HC is 3/4" so I thought I'd run 3/4" to it... Thanks, Eric

Is there a convention, or a right/wrong way to hook up M/F NPT connections. I.e. should the flow go: -> M -> F -> or -> F -> M -> ?? Thanks, Eric

I'm finishing up version 1.0 of my CP diagram. I had a couple of questions on the best way to wire something up. Due to Amp restrictions, I am going to have a selector switch to switch between my HLT and BK. Right now I have that switch controlling 2 2-pole 40A 120V contactors (BK, and HLT)...

I'm working on designing the HERMS part of my system right now. I currently have a 30 Amp GFCI circuit that I'm going to use with this, giving me 24 working Amps I plan on using a 4500W 240V element which will draw around 18.75 amps leaving me with 5.25 for the panel and the pump. I'm...

Just wondering if this would be sufficient for an enclosure for a build? http://cgi.ebay.com/HAMMOND-Enclosure-29x21x12-NEMA-4X-Polyester-NoRes-Used_W0QQitemZ320489889933QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Electrical_Equipment_Tools?hash=item4a9eafa08d Thanks, Eric

Does anybody happen to know what the wall thickness of a round 10 gallon Rubbermaid cooler is? I'm going to order some stuff from BargainFittings, but need to know this info to order the correct part. Thanks, eric

Just wondering if anybody could explain how mounting of electronics (buttons, SSR, heatsink, etc) into an enclosure is done. Mostly wondering how to cut holes and mount an external control into said hole. I'm trying to part out a control panel for a HERMS and am wondering what additional...

Has anybody ever used this thermometer? http://www.thermoworks.com/products/low_cost/rt301wa.html I'm planning on using this with Pol's stopper based solution for my MLT (biding my time and money until I can go with an electric HERMS system). Thanks, Eric

I am starting to plan my keezer build and was wondering how I would mount a love controller into the collar? I've seen it done in some pictures, but can't find a good description of how to do it. Mostly I'm concerned about condensation building up on the unit as part will be facing the cool...

I have a Urquell clone that has been lagering for about 3 months and I plan on leaving it for another month. I plan on dry-hopping until I rack to the keg. Does anybody have any ideas as to how long I should leave the hops in at lagering temps? I'm guessing they will need to be in longer due...

I have been looking and cannot find a 1/2" straight stainless racking cane. MoreBeer has a curved one which is out of stock. I came across this site: Order Stainless 304 Tube in Small Quantities at OnlineMetals.com and was wondering which of the .5 OD tubes would be best for use as a...

Would somebody with a 10 or 15 gallon Polar Ware Brew pot tell me how many gallons of liquid are required to have a thermometer in the npt port be covered by said liquid? Thanks, Eric

I currently have a pilsner, lagering in my chest freezer. I'm planning on doing an Octoberfest in the next couple of weeks. I wasn't planning on taking the pils out for a couple of months. Is there going to be any problem raising the temp of the pils while the Octoberfest is at lager...

As far as I can tell, my hydrometer is calibrated at 70. Browsing Store - HYDROMETER- BEER Does somebody have a temperature correction table for this hydrometer? I've been thinking about purchasing BeerSmith - would it do this calculation or does it just do corrections for hydrometers...

I'm eventually planning on building a HERMS system. I'm pretty much a novice as far as electronics; PID, SSR, wiring 220V etc. Can anybody point me in a direction as where to start; books, web sites etc.? I've been reading Pol's threads with great interest, but some of it is still beyond me...