Recent content by eric_pwb

I tried downloading the spreadsheet to figure out what happens in a few different scenarios I was considering, but it seems that the spreadsheet is broken, and has all the formulas missing, both in its online google sheets version and when downloaded as an excel xlsx file. :(

While compiling the code for a stock arduino (mega only) is technically possible, it would likely require some pretty significant code changes, along with the extra hardware you mentioned. Overall, I think Dave has done a good job summing up the state of the project so far; there are a lot...

I seen over on the Brewtroller user group on Facebook, that the folks that took over the project are looking for feedback to help shape the future of the project. I figured that this would be a good place to copy the link to, as I know there are quite a few Brewtroller users kicking around on...

I just wanted to let all my fellow Canadian Homebrewers know about a hop plant supplier in Canada that I found after much time spent searching for a Sorachi Ace Rhizome in Canada. Initially I had found and ordered a Sorachi Ace (along with 3 other Rhizomes) from homebrewsupplies.ca (Randy...

Just to clarify: North American 240v power is still only single phase. The number of phases of a circuit pertains to the number of individual voltage sine waves in a circuit. Your power hookup to the electrical utility is fed directly from a transformer that transforms transmission voltage to...

I currently have a grapefruit wheat ale in secondary, which I added about 5 cups of fresh grapefruit juice to when I transferred to secondary. It doesn't quite have the grapefruit nose that I was hoping for, and I noticed that Lorann makes a grapefruit 'natural' flavoring oil, however it is...

I'm curious about your recommendation to add carbonate. It is something that I was definitely considering, but was unsure of the consequences if the ph if the must didn't actually require it.

I tried adding another dose of nutrient to it, aerating and waiting 24 hours, but my gravity did not drop. I have been stirring a couple of times per day for the last couple days without any results. I was able to get another package of 4184 that I going to make a starter with and attempt to...

I have been searching around for an answer for the last few days, but have been unable to determine the cause of my problem. I am currently making (4) 5gallon batches of mead, all with different fruits except one. The first contained 23# of honey, water to make 5 gallons and 18# of...

I realize this is quite an old thread, and I apologize for reviving it, but I just pitched yeast for a 5 gallon batch of this recipe, and I was curious how it turned out, and how many vanilla beans you ended up using? Thanks, Eric

There is an alternative method to the bubbler for the BrewTroller, but you would have to be electrically heating (with an element installed through the side of the vessel); It can be seen here. I have used it, and it does work, it just has a tendency for a small amount of liquid to find its...

I was not aware you could purchase that in Canada. It isn't listed on home depot Canada's website, and when I asked in store I was told they could not get it.. American home depot only... Although YMMV

I am pretty sure he would be using some thing like this http://www.princessauto.com/all-seasons/farm/ventilation/duct-fans/list-all and since you live in Canada you have access to princess auto:) I sourced a crazy amount of my parts from there for my recently completed build, everything from...

I found my stir bar at the university in my city, they have a "science stores", which is basically a warehouse for their chemicals and lab ware, they won't just sell the chemicals, but the labware they sell to anyone. My 1-1/2" lab grade teflon stir bar was $1.72CAD