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I have a cheap 10 plate chiller from Ontario Beer Kegs and after 10+ batches through it have not problems what so ever. I use a hop stopper and there is a small amount of hops that makes it through but no issues with plugging. Canmore water is quite cold this time of year and can chill 12 gal...

Todd, I picked PID'S for a couple or reasons, one being cost. I bought a package of components on Craigslist in Vancouver that included 6 PID controllers for a great price. I did have a PLC and have done a fair bit of programming but did not have an interface which would have added to the cost...

Yup you have connected the dots right. I have a fair bit of electrical/automation experience and would be happy to share some knowledge with you. Can show you how I built my panel and why, might even have a few extra parts laying around. H

Hey CBG, I just saw your post and it is great to see a fellow brewer in Canmore. I just finished my 20 gal eherms a few weeks ago and am doing my second brew tomorrow. Would love to get together and see what your system looks like. Harry

N_G, I'm just about ready to brew my second batch using this method. My first was an ESB using 11.5 lbs of grain and according to beersmith got a measured efficiency of 69%. I have previously done 5 BIAB brews and efficiencies varied from 67% to 73% so am Ok with 69%. After one batch, I am...

Hope someone can answer a question on water profile additions using this no sparge method. I am brewing a 5.5 gal batch starting with 8.4 gal of water. There is approx 5 gal in the MT and approx 3.4 gal in the kettle with continuous recirc during the mash. Are mineral addition calculations...

I have a keggle with a 5500W wavy element and this is what I used. It was a stainless steel vegetable griddle for the BBQ. Paid $10 for it and cut the corners off with a zip disk and sanded the edges smooth. Used 5/16" stainless nuts and bolts to keep at correct height above element. Here is...

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I am new to kegging and recently purchased some used guinness equipment off a lady who was cleaning out her garage, apparently it was her husbands. It's a cooler arangement which I assume you fill with ice to cool the guinness as it is being poured. The majority of the stainless coils are 3/8"...

Hi. I am new to the site and hoping someone can help me. Setting up a kegerator and am trying to purchase a small tank for beer gas in Canada. I can find CO2 cylinders for sale but none for nitrogen/beer gas. There are cylinders for lease but would rather purchase one. Has anyone bought one from...