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Received various parts from McMaster Carr today. I had been confused by the sizing charts they refer you to in order to figure if the element will thread into the stainless half coupling. I just rolled the dice and ordered the one inch 304 stainless half coupling Part Number 4464K475 and its...

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Is the 1 inch stainless half coupling from McMaster Carr the proper size to accept a water heater element. I was concerned that the difference in threads may be an issue as well. The couplings are NPT while the elements are NPSM. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I may just have...

Thanks for the info. Time will tell I guess

It was 5 gallons of Mott's Natural juice with maple syrup and brown sugar added. I used WLP500 trappist ale yeast. Maybe its time to buy that starter kegging system I have had my eye on. ;)

Thanks Yooper. Do you think the 2 tsp of Citric Acid per 5 gallons was too much? Should I attempt to sweeten now or will it possibly improve its taste after a month or so in secondary?

I am fairly new to brewing, and on my first batch of cider. I racked to secondary today after 4 weeks in primary. Gravity is at 1.000 down from a start of 1.070. How long should it stay in the secondary? I figured another month maybe. It tasted rather sour/bitter. I was told to add 2 tsp of...