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17,726 +5 Amber ale =17,731

15,709 + 5g Pumpkin Ale + 5g Russian Imperial Stout =15,714

15,020 +10g IPA +5g APA +5g Blonde +5g Cream Ale = 15,045

+5g engish porter 11,310.5

10579 + 10g cream ale + 6g citra APA + 5g porter + 5g IPA = 10,605

I use 5 gallon and 1 gallon measuring buckets I got from the paint section at lowes.

You won't find stainless steel fittings at most hardware stores. I too have had good luck with bargain fittings.

I use a 70 qt Coleman xtreme for 5 gallon batches with no problems. These coolers are insulated very well and I always maintain my temperature during a 60 minute mash. I do preheat it though. My only complaint is how much room it takes up.

I think either one will suit your needs for 5 gallon batches just fine. But with that said, your needs may change in the future and you might decide that you want to start doing 10 gallon batches. If you can afford it I would go with the 15 so you arn't restricted in the future if you decide to...

Pretty much exactly how I do it. I like to let the keg sit upside down with oxyclean for a while to get inside the posts. Every so often I will take all the kegs apart and clean everything real good.

2294.5 +5g Robust Porter +5g Cream ale = 2304.5

I've been using a wooden dowel with no seal or finish for quite some time now, with no issues. I only use it pre boil or just before flame out. Though I have been meaning to etch to the old dip tube from my keggle.

Very impressive. I was seriously doubting 4 kegs fit in that freezer until I saw the pic. I wonder how precise the tempature can be controlled between the two, but either way, very cool.

Most all of my beers fall in the mid 6's. I occasionally brew stronger, but would never brew anything below 5.

+5 Gallon IPA 1,142 + 5 + 1,147