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Thanks for eveyone's $.02, I appreciate the info. A few of you actually brought up one of my other questions about circulation rates: What type of flow rate should I recirculate the mash? I have a 7 GPM Chugger pump, but I'll be able to throttle the flow down with a ball valve if need be. How...

helibrewer: how much of a temp drop/strification do you see and what are you monitoring it with? OMJ: best of luck, if you're looking for any resources I'd be happy to help. Once I finish everything up, I'll post pics

Well on my wayto building my RIMS system with a Kal-style control panel and Stout/Brewer's Hardware RIMS tube. I plan to mount the RTD probe for the PID in the RIMS tube (please excuse the EUAA (excessive use of acronyms and abbreviations))like it's designed. My question to everyone: is...

FWIW, this eBay seller has a few used enclosures (some are stainless!) for pretty reasonable prices. I just ordered a stainless enclosure similar to the one below w/o any extra holes and the backing plate for around $100...

I finally decided to drain my play toy account (read: allowance from my wife) and build a HERMS/RIMS system, but I also have a few questions that I know you gents here will have the answers to; but first, my plan: - Use my existing Mash Tun (Blichmann 15 gal.) - Add a Stout sparge arm...

This is exactly what I've been looking for! I hate when my hands get stuck inside my carboys from trying to clean them, and I've tried everything: Criso, butter, motor oil, bacon grease (hot and cold). This would save me several trips to the ER every month!

Another noob thread here: I've used both Wyeast and White Labs since I've started brewing, both without a starters. I understand for larger batches you'll need to culture a higher cell count, but how necessary is a starter for a 5 gallon batch? The last 6 or 7 batches I've made I've...