Recent content by bjvanst

Thanks for sharing your builds. Mine is still a work in progress. Thanks to acidrain, I ended up ordering a 10mm split-taper bushing. It seems to fit the bill. Once the sheave is fit and secured with the bolts, it'll be a solid connection. As is, I've tested by press fitting it by hand...

OntarioBeerKegs carries them now: http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/5500W_240VScrew_In_Element_ULWD_LimeLife_Ripple_Fo_p/camco-2965.htm

This is what I purchased: http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/11-75-in-spoked-cast-iron-sheave/A-p8046179e It seemed to be the most cost effective option available to me.

I got mine from here. They advertise 3/8". I measured 9.9mm but it's possible that my calipers are wrong. You bring up a good point about the side loads. I had not considered that. edit: fwiw, I went with the sheave I did based on price. The Canadian sites I visited had new sheaves listed...

I'm in the process of trying to motorize my dual roller grain mill, have run in to a dilemma, and I'm looking for suggestions. My mill is a Cereal Killer which is advertised as having a 3/8" crank shaft. So, I went out and got myself a used 1725RPM motor, 11.75" sheave, a 2" sheave, a...

I know this hasn't been posted to in some time. I just brewed this recipe two and a half weeks ago. I pitched a packet of Nottingham and am surprised that my FG is roughly 1.013. I'm used to Nottingham getting to 1.008. The sample doesn't taste particularly sweet and without carbonation...

Thanks for the response! My current dip tube interferes with my chiller in my 8gal tall boys. Ordered myself a pair from my local shop.

If you don't mind me asking, what are you using as a dip tube in this kettle? Is it just a stainless elbow?