I want to use a fridge to control the temps in my carboys, but I'm curious how to control the temps without having to keep adjusting the thermostats.
As the yeast get active and start producing heat, the fridge temp needs to be turned down to keep the heat in check. But as fermentation...
I finally ran grain through my mill and I couldn't be happier with the performance.
I found a Bodine brushless gearmotor on ebay for $50 that I couldn't pass up. It puts out 90 inlbs at 125 RPM with a 200 inlb peak torque. It fires up beautifully with the hopper full of grain.
The down...
Can somebody explain the differences between these three CaCO3 numbers I have received from the city water report?
Total Hardness (CaCO3) 7.3 mg/L
Alkalinity (Total as CaCo3) 14 mg/L
Alkalinity (PP as CaCo3) Not Detected
The area I want to plant my hops won't be accessible till next year. Is there any point to planting rhizomes this year to get them started and then transplanting next year to their final home?
Or am I better off just waiting till next year?