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Anyone know of an image I can use for a Brewing Process poster? Looking for something that's oriented towards simple for a poster to accompany a homebrew tasting and demo at work. Most of the material I'm finding is based on professional systems.

Debating what this is going to turn out like. Looking for the maltier end of pale ales with some clear presence of the malt bill. However, I don't want to end up with overly sweet, heavy beer. My intent is to mash relatively low around 150 and hop it to around 35 IBU most of which is from a...

I've been working on creating a new sight glass for my 20g kettle that came with TC ports for a sight glass near the top and bottom. Anyone have a metal lathe and stainless welding skills? :) After a brief lapse in my google kung-fu, I was able to find 1" Kimax heavy wall borosilicate tubing...

So, it's one thing for a PID to overshoot the temp until it's tuned to the system. However, I don't understand why it's continuing to fire the element even though it's 10 degrees over the target temp. It's in Auto mode -- double checked this, and I watched it long enough to confirm it's not on...

Any plumbers around here that can provide some guidance? I'm looking to (#1) add a sink to my garage and (#2) re-plumb an existing line. For #1 - I have a big stainless sink that will be going on a wall that backs to the crawlspace. The crawlspace has the sewer black pipe about a foot below...

Any suggestions for a stainless table top source? Bonus points for having a backsplash. I'm looking for something 60" long and 18 - 22" wide (20" would be perfect). There's stuff like this out there... http://www.sears.com/craftsman-8'-stainless-steel-work-surface/p-00914966000P

Before I get myself in trouble, can somebody comment on whether I can drill these stacked studs? This is the outside wall of my garage -- load bearing. There are two spots where there are 5 sandwiched 2x6s supporting beams up above. I'll be drilling two holes centered and vertically arranged...

Edits/Updates - Linked up various posts throughout the thread on the build - Posted the final schematic below - Posted the Bill of Materials here and in post #60 - Added my "What I would do differently" in post #61 It's time to start the build thread. Inspired by Kal's setup and a bunch of...

It occurred to me today as I was looking at power cords. Why not use a strain relief to attach the power feed directly to the control panel? They cost ~$3 vs ~40 for a twist lock male + female...

Grumble... was sent the wrong size. I received my control panel enclosure from Pioneer Breaker today. I had ordered a 14x14x8 -- but it was out of stock until July. After a couple rounds of email and a phone call, they decided to send out a 16x16 -- however, they neglected to tell me it was...

I have managed to get myself completely confused trying to understand selector switches. I'm hoping somebody can shed some light. I'm planning to use the metal Automation Direct switches linked below. This is what I think selector switches are doing (or at least this brand). If the switch (2...

Been digging through various threads, but not having the best of luck finding the right diagram from PJ. Any pointers appreciated. Anyway, onto the business at hand. Another electric control panel build derived from Kal's. Thanks! x1 Input Power 240V/60Hz 30 amp NEMA L14-30 x2 Element...

I'm trying to figure out what RTD probe from Auber I need to thread into the thermowell on the boil kettle (if possible). I have a 19.8 gallon system on order that should get there this week or next. Anyone do this already...

I'm slowly starting my control panel build (kettles are should be in this month) and would like something with a better timer interface and some opportunity for future usages. Has anyone contemplated building a Arduino based timer that would drop in a 1/16 DIN slot? The osPID...

Anyone build a hop spider out of perforated stainless? I don't use pellets, so in theory I can go with perf over mesh. Probably would need to go smaller than 1/4" however. Stout tanks sells a hop basket for their 3BBL system with 2mm holes on 10mm centers. McMaster has a bunch of...

So, I dissasembled my three piece valve from my blichmann, and promptly lost some dinky little washer/seal. It was white and about 1/4" diameter and sealed the shaft that turns the ball. It looks like it's going to keep working, but I'd like to fix it. Any pointers?

Nothing particularly original here, just figured I'd toss up the design and eventual build when I get to it. Got a Crankenstein 3D in the mail today with an intent to build a hopper that can be stored in a bucket. Regarding the design, I'm not too concerned with how much the hopper can hold --...

Any first hand experience with welders in the Portland, OR area? Looking for somebody that can do sanitary welding (on stainless).

Let me preface this -- I brew great beers with this setup as do many other people. ...but, yikes, I'm blown away how dirty the threads, orings are on weldless fittings. I have a Rubbermaid 10g and a Blichmann 10g with gravity for transfers. After a normal brew day I clean the sight glass...

Has anyone tried sourcing something like these from industry for elements? Incoloy sheath, stainless face, low density. Any idea on the cost of these things...