Recent content by bluemoon737

Yeah, I'll probably put my wife to work sewing some Velcro around the top edge and custom cutting a neoprene sheet for the top to Velcro together.

Got the jacket today and the other items I ordered are slated to arrive on Monday. Got to admit I'm a bit disappointed that the top of the fermenter remains uncovered with the jacket. That leaves a very large surface area without insulation.

The odd thing is the stuff I was able to "pre-order" hasn't shipped but the jacket (which I couldn't pre-order) that i ordered on official launch day shipped yesterday. I don't get it? Add to that I ended up having to pay shipping on the jacket since it wasn't part of the bigger order. Oh well.

Never had an issue with the probe falling out with just pushing it all the way in. If it makes you feel better you could tightly wrap some aluminum foil around the probe to increase the friction fit.

But the pieces will be available individually as well right? As I mentioned, only need the jacket and heater for my CF10. Any possible indication on timeline?

Come on guys, where are the temp control systems??? (Actually all I need for my CF10 is the jacket and heater) I am in the market for a 7 gal to add to my CF10 but won't buy until the "whole package" is available and the delays are making me look seriously at your competition. :(

I have a three tap Kegco kegerator...love it!

Welcome aboard from a fellow NH brewer! I'm assuming you are using Homebrew Barn? Good store but can be a bit limited in what he has. If you end up in Portsmouth highly recommend A&G...good selection. Looks like you've gotten your questions answered and I'll second not reusing caps! You could...

Try these folks: https://www.brewjacket.com/buy-now/

How about taking the modified corny keg lid used with Blichmann fermenter and add a stainless cooling coil that can be dropped in the fermenter?

I used the pump from my Marks keg washer and it worked perfectly. I ran a hose from my hot water line of my deep sink to flush first and the again after the hot PBW wash.

You are not doing "biab" which is an all grain brewing method. You are extract brewing with kits that include "steeping grains" sometimes called a mini mash. With this method, you could easily get by with just using Campden tablets in your water to get rid of the Chlorine and Chloramines. I...

Yes, tap water usually has at least chlorine and some have chloramines (like yours). Campden tablets will take care of that and yes, pretty much everyone that brews with tap water uses them. Your report shows a much higher level of sulphate as compared to chlorides which is going to accentuate...

^True enough...I can't stand anything with a Belgian style yeast, but plenty of others do.

Not a fan of regular IPAs, but IIPA or NEIPA with a strong enough malt backbone and some body...those are fine.