Recent content by iamsblack

OK guys, for whatever reason, that initial equipment profile was pooched. It was kh54s10 who got me on the path to discovery in the above post. I created a few new equipment profiles with .12 and .3 S/H and there was a corresponding change in the strike temp. Good. I then tried changing...

First off, thank you all so much for the help. I really appreciate it. That sounds like it could be the problem. Where exactly is that checkbox? I'm assuming it doesn't show up in either of my screen grabs? Thanks

Yes 2.3.12 on Win10.

OK just confirmed to make sure I wasn't losing it; suggested equipment profile (T/M .12), test recipe, 16.5lbs grain, mash in with 164.4 to get to 150 erase recipe change my one and only equipment profile to T/M .3 (I would think this is a big change) Click green checkmark to save...

I'm new to Beersmith. I held out as long as I could with Promash. In Promash I was able to take my resultant data and adjust the T/M on the fly to show the temperature I measured. Pretty easy to dial in over a few batches. I'm having trouble undershooting my temps with BS. I always...

Oh yeah I definitely toasted something. I was wondering if there were any PID /electronics gurus who could give me advice on a possible repair. The unit still runs fine and triggers the alarm relay. It just doesn't supply voltage to the SSR output when triggered. I followed the traces from...

I jumped in thinking I knew it all and wired OUT as if it were a relay rather than the SSR it is (was). I jumpered +24VDC to the contact marked "+". Of course when the PID tried to trigger the SSR bad things happened. My bad. I gave the circuit boards a cursory examination and I don't see...

I used a sanding flap disc on a grinder to scuff up around the hole in the keg as well as the backside and edges of the locknut. As you can see, the integrated "washer" of the locknut is in most cases embedded in the solder - it's a thick, strong joint. I did brush more flux after I believed I...

After thinking about it for a few days I had to suck it up and realize you are/were right. I reused the lock nut and the stainless close nipple and soldered in place. Works awesome and now I don't have those annoying shortcomings of the weldless bulkheads - rotating the entire fitting while...

I accidentally threw myself a curveball. On my boil kettle (converted sanke) I had a 1/2" nipple with nuts on each side, a gasket on the outside and teflon tape on the threads. I used a ball valve to control flow to the CF chiller. Basically a DIY bulkhead fitting. I use a false bottom screen...

Tried the heat gun method. Used Oatey Safe-Flo solder and Goot Super Soldering Flux. Installed a 1.5" TC fitting from Bobby (awesome service and sweet parts) - Thanks!! I used the flux and solder because that's what I had. I have done tons of copper sweating and have several MAPP and propane...

Took me quite a while to get the hose bib thawed and running yesterday. I brought the hose into the heated garage to thaw out and had to use a propane torch to carefully thaw out the bib. It took much more heat and time than I anticipated. I was being cautious to hold the flame a decent...

A question about air cylinders; I have 2-1/2" bore cylinder but it has a 6" stroke. Is there any problem having the cylinder "bottom out" well before the end of the stroke? I have a feeling this is just fine but I'd like to know. I guess I could set this up to stroke out about 2" on a...

Ebay! Got a genuine Guinness tap handle and a solid brass faucet. Honestly, it was so long ago I forget what I paid but I know it was under $50 (used)

Follow-up; Thanks to all who offered advice/suggestions. The first keg certainly was overcarbed. I lightly force carbonated the second keg (corny) and it was night and day. I get a gorgeous cascade and about 1" of creamy head now. The system is working beautifully. I think the beer has...