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I am looking into using this switch as my main power switch. http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_32&products_id=376 Since this is a 3-pole switch, can I simply wire it H-H-N and run my ground to the ground terminal block and will my GFCI still function properly...

Anyone using one of these in their control panel? http://bit.ly/1pkrCwk I'm considering upgrading my panel and like the amount of information this meter could provide. Not to mention some serious bling factor :) Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Can you plug a refrigerator and a freezer into the same outlet. I've been told you shouldn't plug two compressor using appliances into the same outlet, because it will cause the compressors to prematurely fail. I only have one outlet on the wall that my kegerator is currently plugged into and I...

Are there any basket users out there that have considered lining the basket with SS mesh and doing away with the cloth bag? I have been trying to figure out how I might do this. Forming the mesh to the basket would be easy, but how would you attach it to the basket? Maybe silver solder? My...

I was preparing to transfer a Wit into a keg, when I bumped the carboy (Better Bottle) and sent it tumbling off the table. I managed to catch it with my feet, but it took a pretty good bounce. No cracks and the stopper and airlock stayed in place. I set it back into the ferm chamber to let it...

Hey Folks! I picked up an Eaton 50amp GFCI BR Type Spa Panel and I am having a hell of a time deciphering the wiring schematic. If I'm reading this correct, line in comes into the panel on the left side of the breaker and line out goes out the right side of the breaker? The ground and common...

Hello all, I am looking at getting a RIMS tube from Brewers Hardware and I would like to use one of my spare TS-13010's to run it. I am not finding much info with the searches I have run:( Any input? Wrecked

I use a stir plate and a 2L flask to make starters. I feel like the 1" stir bar I have is just to small to keep a 1+ liter starter in motion. Am I just being paranoid or can I use a 2" stir bar with no problems? Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using HB Talk

Hello all, I am trying to finish up my kezzer build and I am kinda stuck on where to mount the temp probe of my A419 temp controller. My keezer is a 7cft GE chest freezer with a 4inch collar and a 3 tap setup. Any suggestions? Wrecked

Hello all, I did my customary search on the topic and didn't find anything, so here I am to ask the question. Is painting my keggles a good idea or a bad idea? I am working on a limited time / budget for my brew stand setup and I wanted to polish my keggles, but time and money will not allow...

Hello all, I did my customary search and turned up nothing on HBT about these kettles. So, has anyone purchased from http://bayoubrewkettle.com/index.php?route=common/home? If you have purchased from them, how was the quality of the kettle? Thanks, Wrecked

Hello all, I have started gathering the materials for my brutus and I had a few questions. 1. Will 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/8 steel tubing be sufficient? I am building this brutus for 5gal batches, so I won't be working with the weight of 10gal batches. 2. What is the difference between...

I am collecting the parts and pieces needed for my Mini-Brutus and I was wondering how most of you acquired your kegs? I called my local dist and they acted like I was crazy? Which I am, but that is a different story:ban:

That's right, found the empty bag in the backyard:mad:. It was only a 1lb bag that I ordered for making starters. Here is my problem, I was gonna brew Thursday and I need to know how much LME I should use for a 750ml starter?

Hello all, Has anyone converted a Bayou Classic or similar outdoor burner to NG? I have access to NG via my BBQ grill and it would be great to use NG for my brewing as well. :mug:

Hello all, I am gearing up to do my first fruit beer, a strawberry blonde ale. I have searched the forums for info on fruit preperation and haven't found the answer I am looking for. Should I puree the the fruit in the wifes new Margarita mixer or add them whole? I am planning on using...