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    Where to get wyeast in western Canada

    Every shop I've talk to that has it wont pack and ship. Any suggestions? Thanks Brad
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    All grain supplies in Calgary Ab?

    Haven't had much luck finding a good all grain supply shop in Calgary Ab. Any suggestions? Thanks Brad
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    What would you send to UPS or some other company you are mad at?

    As I approach a month of waiting for UPS to drop off my brewing salts, I call them up and complain alot. They have decided to give me $150 free shipping I'm going to ask for another $150 two marrow , and they'll give it to me, because they have a catch. Outbound packages from my address only...
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    calcium chloride source in Canada?

    Id like to brew this week instead of waiting 2 weeks for an order out of the US. I can't seem to find a food grade source or even a home brew shop that carries it (or has heard of it ). Thanks Brad
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    Just a simple noob water / mash ph question

    Ok guys I think I got a handle on the topic of water, I just need some reassurance of my noob ways. My tap water looks like this: Calculated Parameters Anion Sum meq/L - 4.9 Cation Sum meq/L - 4.5 Hardness (CaCO3) mg/L - 120 Ion Balance N/A - 0.90 Dissolved Nitrate (NO3) mg/L...
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    us plastics as a conical question

    I got my hands on a us plastics 8551 15 gallon inductor for a fermenter, its looking like I should have paid the extra to get a 8784 (full drain). My question is if anyone is using this as a fermenter how do you go about getting the last little bit of sanitizing solution out of it? Or is the 2-3...
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    Grain mill hopper question

    I have a Crankandstein 2A That Im mounting on wood for a base with motor ect, but I cant seem to determine the best shape for the opening of the hopper into the mill. Do I need to build a hopper shaped as to direct the grain in between the rollers from a narrow gap or can I just enclose the hole...
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    suggestions for a cheap sight tube on boil kettle/hlt

    Im ready to fire up my new herms this week but i didn't get any sight glass, and now its occured to me Im not going to be able to build one with off the shelf vinyl tube. any suggestions on what kind of clear tubing would handle the heat? Im in western canada so if I have to order in it ll push...
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    wyeast substitute for nottingham dry

    Im looking to find a wyeast liquid substitute for nottingham ale ( dry)yeast. Thanks Brad
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    Thermometer mounting hight question (kegs)

    Im just about to put my brewmometers in, the instructions say to mount the six inches or more. Most systems I've seen have them very low, and a few just above center. They are gonna be there for a few years so I'd like to get it right the first time. Thanks Brad
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    Are Buna o rings ok for bulkhead fittings?

    I m having no luck finding silicone ones locally and shipping to my part of the world sucks, Ive got every buna size available to me. Will they work or am I just asking for trouble?
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    Brass nut on weldless?

    Im making a few weldless bulkhead fittings, unfortunately Im having trouble getting the brass nuts for the outside. I tried a 7/8 nc brass jam nut but they are too wide to negotiate the tapered thread, I can get galvinized IP lock nut from an electrical wholesaler. The plumbing guys looked at me...
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