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This will go well with my brewbuckets, chronical, and brite tank from SS Brewtech.

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I have a Hosehead BC5 running Craftbeerpi 3. I can't say enough good things about this combo, the BC5 is the size of a large book, and I've never had a problem with it. I mounted a dual monitor stand to the corner of a wood top rolling toolbox. If I BIAB single vessel I the whole brewery fits...

I have the 18G Stout BIAB kettle. Here's the design issues: You'll need to use a strainer bag as the stainless basket holes are way too big. The intended location of the temperature probe is through the lid. I add a TC "Tee" fitting to the recirculating port and use a 12" TC Thermowell which...

Here are few pics of my glycol chiller setup. Parts list: Frigidaire 5,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner RANCO ETC-111000 Digital Cold Temperature Control 99.9% PURE Propylene Glycol (2 Gallons) 40 Quart ice chest Fittings, hoses, clamps etc. Take apart...

I built a glycol system with a 5000 btu window air conditioner, small ice chest, and RANCO ETC-111000 Digital Cold Temperature Control for about $250 US, I can set it to 25 F and it will cool a 14 gallon SS Brewmaster fermenter from 65 F to 34 F in ~40 minutes.

"Also, why do you want to use lactic acid over, say, phosphoric acid which has no sour taste?" Phosphoric acid is definitely detectable and will alter the flavor of your beer. It's one of the primary tastes in Coke. I've found 10ml of 88% in the mash isn't noticeable, 20ml is noticeable but...

Anyone know where a thread on what settings people are using in CraftBeerPi? For instance, what boil temp are you using when the kettle is configured for overshoot? Are you using Automatic or Manual control for boil? I only have one brew session complete using the software but I like it a lot.

I've brewed once so far on my Hosehead, but during my tests, I liked CraftbeerPi better. Once you create the recipe, you can run them automatically. Interestingly, if you set the recipe step as Automatic, it won't run it in sequence, but if you set all the steps to Manual it does. The...

Have had the Hosehead 5BC for a couple weeks, squeezed in my first brew this weekend. I installed Craftbeerpi, and I have to say, I'm really happy with with the system. Would love a pressure sensor to monitor volume someday.

None of my TC connections have threads, they all clamp together with a gasket inbetween the mating surfaces. You need these: https://www.brewershardware.com/Sanitary-Fittings/Tri-Clover-Caps be sure to get the gasket and clamp as well.

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