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A larger Mash Tun means you can do REALLY BIG beers. :rockin:

Not to degrade your post, but I didn't want to make this one too long. Here is another idea for two stage control. Find an inline pump for the cooling using your chiller. Then add a submersible pump in the ice chest with a heater. Put one-way check valves on the output of both pumps...

For $219 that is really expensive for a Peltier and temp controller. The unit linked above looks to be an actual refrigeration unit. Peltier devices tend to be quite a bit less efficient than a compressor type refrigeration unit, and they only deliver a delta temperature dropof 10-20...

Any new updates on this? I've been researching controllers and the Ohmbrew is on my list of out of the box solutions.

I'm a test engineer, and have worked on very complex systems for most of my career. The simplicity and effectiveness of this setup makes me feel all funny. :D

Nice things about the Silicone tubing is how flexible it is and easy to use. I love that stuff.

Anyone else got of these these FTS setups?

What are you looking for in a blowoff tube? When I got mine a friend who had them said 1/2" Silcone tubing would fit in the hole in the lid. I use a lot of the silicone tubing on my system so I grabbed a spare piece and tried it. Sure enough, works great.

I'm still waiting to get mine, too busy with my Masters. This is a good write up. Gotta say, very cool and clever solution. http://bierkast.com/2014/10/16/ss-brew-tech-ftss/ Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I have the 1100 in my kegerator and have to empty it at least once a week, sometimes more. They work really well. I may get another one. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I have the 1100 in my kegerator and have to empty it at least once a week, sometimes more. They work really well. I may get another one. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Got an email that these are now available. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

That is kind of a subjective question. For me yes, no doubt they are worth the price. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Understand, and I would do the same. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I was talking to a friend about the issues people have had, he has some buckets too. He sent me this screen shot. Apparently Stone is using the buckets for hop trials and is very happy with this. I thought that was pretty cool, and a good endorsement.