Recent content by drwoods21

I figured out the issue. Everything was wired correctly. It seems the adjustable DC power supply was to close the the back plate or the screws I was using was touching the back of the box through the back plate screw hole, even though I had rubber washers between it and the plate. Not sure which...

Attached are some pics of the inside of the panel. One thing to note, I am assuming I don't need the fuses in place for the heating element plugs in order to test. Please let me know if I am wrong on this and if you see anything else weird.

My contactors don't have the option of turning them off. I have a multimeter but not to electrical savvy enough to know how to test without power applied. What is the best way to do this?

Kal, I created a wire like what is shown in your picture to test. Plugged into a normal garage outlet that is a GFCI plug. When I turned the key on the box, the power light and meters flashed I heard one of the contactors engage and then it trips the plug. I know that might be caused by tons of...

Thanks Kal, I will try this out. I will report back with my results. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your guide to build this, couldn't have done it without it.

I completed my electric control panel awhile ago but haven't had the chance to do anything with it yet as I don't have a plug/breaker setup that will handle the final draw it will need. However, my question is, is there a way I can test that I have everything wired correctly without having...

I just finished my build of this. Works great! I did realize that I have to use a small stir bar to make sure it doesn't spin off. Doesn't help that I am using a 1 gallon jug as the container, doesn't have a completely flat bottom like a flask does. Seems to work fine though as long as I keep...

Yeah these numbers are the average. The report doesnt give me chloride or sulfate levels. However it gives me the following in addition to the numbers I already posted. Arsenic 0.431 Barium 0.047 Beta/photon emitters (pCi/L) 2.2 Chloramines 3.67 Chromium 1.14 Fluoride 0.71 Haloacetic Acids...

I just reviewed my local water quality report and realized that I am dealing with a high alkaline level and high ph of my water. I have noticed that most of my brews always have some sort of weird flavor to them. I am curious if this could be a cause of this? I am also in need of some advice...

Bill, If you are just getting started brewing you would be fine getting Northern Brewers basic hydrometer here: http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/lab-grade-hydrometer-1-000-1-070.html However, If you plan on getting involved in the hobby, which I am sure you will once you have brewed, you...

Is it easy to tell the difference between these? I am not sure what I taste here.

How do you know if its fusels or not?

I have been told that the fusels will mellow out if i just let the beer age, so I am just going to let it sit and see what happens. Anyone have experience with this?

Nice thanks for the Johnson controller suggestion. I had actually just bought another mini fridge to keep a keg in so I will get one of these controllers so that it can double for fermentation.

I guess I will have to let this batch go as I don't want to suffer through headaches. Any ideas for a cheap yet reliable fermentation chamber. I am will to use my handyman skills if needed. Thanks