KyBeer

Replaced the element and a test boil of 12 gallons of water worked just fine!

This is what I made to clean my hoses. I used three fishing split weights, a 60 lb. line about two feet longer than my longest hose and...

The chilled wort is transfered to a glass carboy in a short hose that has been sanitized with Star San as has the carboy. I chill with a...

And that is why I repplaced the element!

Has anyone measured a heating coil resistance to ground? I posted a picture of my damaged / weak element. I over heated the element by...

In my job before retirement I worked with 120Kv and 700 amp equipment. All the connections mechanical. The connectors and wire were...

If the fishing line and brush don't give me the results I want them Bobby is my next stop.

I have a SS HERMS coil in my HLT. Any suggestions on the best way to clean it? When I recirculate the mash tun sometimes I see brown...

I have done that, but my PBW wash was at 180 degrees. I use a citric acid wash as well. I have powered acid and mix to get a PH below...

Yes! My BK element is in the process of getting replace today. It didn't stop working but could only get 12 gallons of water to 200...

What is the best way to clean silicone hoses that have beer stone in them? A herms coil? SS pump heads? I know a flush after each brew...

I stand corrected! You are right. Where I worked before retirement we had power supplies that were Constant voltage output (120-165 Kv)...

Just an FYI ! My 240v 5500W BK started to take longer to heat. wasn't sure if it was an issue or not because my brew volumes are almost...

I used 8AWG for my 40 amp 240 volt circuits in my electric brew system I built. 10 AWG is good for loads lasting less them 7 seconds,(...