Recent content by hi_octane

Brewers - I'm about to embark on a similar project. Please take a look at my concept drawing (JPEG attached) and provide feedback. Really looking for you to shoot as many holes in the design as possible. I already have the 7 gal fermenter, the 1.8 CF mini fridge (all fridge, no freezer...

Great write-up on the Chronical Jason! Mine is on its way… Can’t wait to brew with it. If you beat me to a first time brew, I’d love to see/read a new post from you on it’s maiden voyage :-) Prost! Jeff

Excellent - I look fwd to the read! Thx, Jeff

Hey Schumed, I lucked out in the 7 gal 'Chronical' lottery today. Since you seem to be the only one on the thread with the conical... Any other early observations (pros, cons)? Any regrets? Also, at your convenience - Would you mind measuring the total height (from bottom of leg to top of dome...

My wife just gave me mine for our anniversary yesterday... At the moment, I only have two complaints: 1. Two of the three wooden pegs on the wood base were busted off (no biggie... I'll drill them out and replace with slightly larger ones) and 2. I'll probably have to repay the gesture by...

Hmmm... Now I'm concerned that the mill Melchizedek just received might not be from the same source as that which CS223 deconstructed which has the "Made in Michigan" stamp (as seen in the attached). Oh wait, any chance there's a town in China named "Michigan" ??? ;) Melchizedek, can you...

Who are you defining as the mfg? rlicl.com? I tired to look them up and the catalog you referenced and only came up with R&L International(Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Although I did notice a few wort chillers associated with this Chinese company's name...

Hi Melchizedek, all indications are that the handle is a waste of time/money. I'd put that $5 twds an inexpensive variable-speed corded drill. I plan to pick-up one of these which with a 20% off coupon will only set me back ~$15... I think of it as $10 bucks with the $5 offset...

WOW... Fantastic post, pictures and descriptions CS223!!! :D Thanks for taking the time to put this together for the membership, it really helps and I think will result in a sales bump for AIH. Just a few thoughts: Maybe now that you have er apart, you should give it an Alodine coating --...

CS223, i/we would LOVE to see your dissected pics plus a description of any tweaks/mods you might decide to make. Prost! H.O. (a.k.a. Jeff)

Excellent, thanks LHB! This together with your other post (and pics) give me the confidence to make the purchase.

LibertyHillBrewery, bucfanmike... How's the latest version of the CK performing? Can you also let the forum know if the following chief criticisms have been corrected: - Crank handle is too short. - Play or slop in the bushings. - Hopper attachment is weak. - Out of round and/or non-centered...