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  1. fljim

    SS Brewtech 1BBL Unitank - BEWARE!!

    I think they could solve the problem by going 1/2" instead of 3/8" for the coil. That would reduce pressure and allow for a greater volume. That's what cools it; volume, not pressure. Maybe SSBT should try that instead of talking to me like Officer Barbrady from South Park, "all is well...
  2. fljim

    SS Brewtech 1BBL Unitank - BEWARE!!

    No. Well, let me say that I tried that from ambient to 42 degrees, but not once the tank reached 42 degrees. I'm willing to try that even if it may be messy. I have quick disconnects but I think they only connect one way.
  3. fljim

    SS Brewtech 1BBL Unitank - BEWARE!!

    Gonna do it. Here's the Y. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ4NTL2Y?smid=A2LU1U0B94UC2L&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp&th=1 Should be perfect.
  4. fljim

    SS Brewtech 1BBL Unitank - BEWARE!!

    I thought about that. I also thought about the fact that the liquid would have to enter a "Y" at some point and I didn't know how great a restriction the two would form. I've also been a little hesitant since the OEM didn't mention it. Do you have that kind of setup? Trust me when I say...
  5. fljim

    SS Brewtech 1BBL Unitank - BEWARE!!

    After speaking with both MoreBeer and SSB, they both agreed that the flow volume as reported from the pump would be fine (and if I'm not mistaken, SSB's glycol chiller is the same). I agreed to return the MoreBeer chiller and get the SSB chiller if they could guarantee me it would do better...
  6. fljim

    SS Brewtech 1BBL Unitank - BEWARE!!

    Yes, I believe you are right, but I posted that in the OP. "I believe that I am fighting physics and that unless I have a larger coil, there cannot be enough glycol passing through to cool the liquid fast enough before it draws heat from the environment and wicks away." I will address the...
  7. fljim

    SS Brewtech 1BBL Unitank - BEWARE!!

    EXACTLY. Knowing the humidity in Florida (or they could have at least asked), they should have warned me, but instead say no one else has these problems. Sorry but I cry BS...
  8. fljim

    SS Brewtech 1BBL Unitank - BEWARE!!

    So I have tried on multiple forums to get any answer that would corroborate SS Brewtech's engineer. NOTHING. I have been homebrewing for almost 20 YEARS and never have I had such a BAD experience. Here's the setup. SS Brewtech 1BBL UNJACKETED Unitank with neoprene cover BrewBuilt™ IceMaster...
  9. fljim

    Mash extract efficiency

    Thank you! Let me do the math on that and get back to you.
  10. fljim

    Rice Lager

    All these processed table sugars have by-products and it all depends on the brand that you choose. You will often hear homebrewers complaining of a cidery taste. You don't want any of these by-products in your beer so why not just choose pure corn sugar? I realize it's not quite as easy as...
  11. fljim

    Spices preventing my fermentation from starting?

    I've done a number of spiced beers and I would highly recommend that you add the spices to the secondary. You're gonna lose a lot of the aromatics of the spices from the primary blow off. JMO
  12. fljim

    Stirring with a RIMS?

    I have a combination RIMS/HERMS system. Once I mix the grains with the water, I begin re-circulation. I have a pump that constantly moves the liquid for the entire mash, while maintaining the temperature through a coil in the HLT. I have found this works for me and I'm very satisfied with it...
  13. fljim

    Rice Lager

    You know, I don't believe that Bud uses actual rice. It's my understanding they use rice syrup. Also, I noted that someone said they use "refined sugar". You should never use refined sugar in brewing unless you want any "bonus flavors" that come with it. Refined sugar (table sugar) is a...
  14. fljim

    Mash extract efficiency

    Recently I brewed an ale yesterday and after 6.25g I was able to stop the runoff because I could just add water to get to my target SG (and target volume). However, my runoff from the MT was still reading 18 BRIX... That, to me, meant that there was still a lot of good wort available. I...
  15. fljim

    What to do with old, unused grain

    That's AWESOOME! Slainte!
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