ChshreCat said:So, that's Yooper's control panel? I always knew she was really an android. What do the buttons make her do?
She will have to wear it as a backpack so she can't see the buttons. Watch out Yoop I'm pushing the "-----" button.
ChshreCat said:So, that's Yooper's control panel? I always knew she was really an android. What do the buttons make her do?
So, that's Yooper's control panel? I always knew she was really an android. What do the buttons make her do?
Well, it worked great! There were some minor issues, because of my lack of attenation. One was overfilling the MLT during the sparge, because the MLT apparently stopped draining. It made a mess. And then a boilover. Which made a mess. And a few other minor issues, but none of them had anything to do with the equipment!
The control panel is easy to read, easy to use, and I had fun learning about it. I LOVE brewing indoors, and being all-electric. It's awesome!
Sounds like someone was having a few beers during brew day.
Yooper said:Yeah, you have to watch lschiavo. He's like that.
Sweet. Can't wait for it to warm up so I can work on electrifying my system. But first I'll have to clean the garage. Maybe put some shelves upstairs so I have some floor space. And finish wiring up the outlets, and replacing the crappy fluorescent lights with something that will actually turn on in the winter.
Well, some of that can wait I guess.
Sweet. Can't wait for it to warm up so I can work on electrifying my system. But first I'll have to clean the garage. Maybe put some shelves upstairs so I have some floor space. And finish wiring up the outlets, and replacing the crappy fluorescent lights with something that will actually turn on in the winter.
Well, some of that can wait I guess.
adivito said:Quick question. For the element what type of coupler is that you welded in? Is it nps or npt? Im having a little trouble finding a 1" ss npt coupler. AnOldUR once I got my pumps I cant go back.
Homercidal said:I am so excited about coming up to the UP this summer and checking this out! I'm slowly designing my own rig, and this info has been great at helping me decide how to build mine.
I'm considering making a peristaltic pump at work, instead of using a March style. Simply because it would have a far less chance of ever breaking, would be easier to clean, and have tremendous lift. Not to mention nearly infinitely variable flow rate. Only problems would be difficult to build (compared to buying a March Pump) and probably not less expensive overall.
My planning has been going in spurts. I have to get the garage cleaned and organized so I can do some body work on the Durango, and replace the mufflers on our cars, and make room to work on mustang, as well and just get ready for the summer brewing. But the clean up will also help me be better able to design and build this kind of thing!
I'll have to see exactly what method Leon used to solder those connectors. I like them MUCH more than the weld job I got at work.
adivito said:Thanks. Where did you find the straight if you dont mind?
There is always that last thing to add...glad to hear it's working. Just do ten gallon batches...beer wont spoil.
Do you notice any difference in the quality of the beer between your old system, the first version of your recirculating system and what it's evolved to now?
Damn you. I was perfectly happy with my gravity system. Now you have me thinking about a pump.
adivito said:Thanks. Straight couplings seem hard to come by, I guess I could go with a locknut.
Yooper said:Oh, great. Encouragement to drink even more.
You don't need to drink faster just brew half as much...or you could drink more....either way is good!
Yooper said:I can't brew 1/2 as often- you know how much I love to brew!
And drinking more, well, I think I'm drinking as much as my body can possibly handle.
Our IPA kicked today, by the way. But there is still amber and stout on tap, and a new IPA coming in a few days. Stop over!
That is the solution. I will stop over more often and help you kick those 10 gallon batches I hope to drop by Friday afternoon.
Yooper said:Ok, I'm going to dig some rhizomes tomorrow so you can pick some up on Friday. So now you're committed!
I have been hearing about that garage cleanup for a while now
The soldering is really easy with a little practice and the proper flux. I have done less than twenty fittings and I am pretty confident now that the joint wont leak and will look pretty good too. I use a lenox flux from grainger #1uyg7.
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