Recent content by jetfixr

Great, thanks. I am fermenting my current batches under pressure and plan to do a pressurize transfer to the conditioning kegs. Have you had any issues with your cider clearing under pressure? I am planning on racking off the top after fermentation is through directly into conditioning kegs...

I am new at the cider thing. I have made 2 batches the first I moved to the fridge and that stopped fermentation at at 1.008 and it was delicious. I was unable to get it to clear using a number of finings. The second batch I let ferment all the way dry, it was kinda watery and flavorless, so...

I have never fermented under pressure but I would like to give it a shot. I still have a bit of confusion that I have not been able to sort out through searching the forums. I know it is crucial to oxygenate prior to pitching the yeast. But as the yeast starts to create CO2 and the oxygen is...

Thanks guys, I had the 50 amp gfci so I was trying to shortcut. I will just get the correct 30 amp breaker and receptacle. Makes sense that even though the wiring is rated for 50 amps, the 30 amp receptacle is not up to the task, and if the equipent somehow pulled more then 30 amps the...

I just finished up my Ebiab project. It is wired up with a 30 amp plug and I have replaced the 30 amp non-gfci breaker with a 30 amp gfci breaker so now I can plug it in to the dryer outlet in my laundry room. The problem is, the laundry room is quite cramped and since it is on wheels, I...

I built the DIY ebiab setup from e-brew supply. It was a fairly easy and enjoyable build. Although I really think it would be hard to go wrong with the Auber cube. It is a nice compact simple setup. In fact, I may pop and e-z boil pid into my panel.

Yeah, I have heard the Wilser bags are the "go to" bags. It comes down to design preference I guess. I may have went that route if I wasn't planning on using a condensor setup to capture the steam. I don't think having the bag folded over the rim of the kettle with the lid on would allow a...

Lol.....I always tell my buds if I can get their beer down to $50 a 6pack I will be doing good. It's a hobby.... I could be spending money on worse stuff. Hey let us know how that basket works out for you. I think I like the half solid half mesh design best. I guess it doesn't matter, the bag...

I am in the same situation right now. I am trying to figure out dimensions for a 15 gallon kettle. It can be confusing but the one thing I think I have settled on so far is the sidewall clearance. As has been mention you want a snug fit, but not too tight, so I think I am going to go with a...

Thanks for all the pointers guys. I ended up going with a 15g kettle with a 5500 watt ripple element. Planning on using a steam-slayer up top, cant wait until UPS delivers it. I am using a Electric Brew Supply 30 amp controller. I just did a leak/boil test yesterday, really cool how fast it...

Wow thanks for the heads up.... only 18 in stock now, got mine on order.... been waiting a while. Thanks again

Not to beat a dead horse, but has anyone got a solid answer on when the steam-slayer will be back in stock? As far as I can tell they have been sold out for like 3 months now. When I inquired a month ago, I was told "any week now". Have they been built? Have they been shipped? Are they on...

I am kinda digging the multi-use port up top.... nice the way the basket just clears it. I think I am going to hold off until the last minute to get the basket. That way I can mock up the kettle and get exact measurements. I like the idea of a drop-down whirlpool arm, there is no need for...

Nice... With a 10 gallon kettle is there any concern of water rising up to the upper TC port when grain is added? Do you think it would be possible to do a higher gravity brew if you kept it to like 4 gallons? I would like a smaller footprint of the 10g, but if I go that route I would like to...

I never do more than 5 gallon batches, initially I was thinking of going with a 10 gallon kettle kinda like most of the all-in-one systems. Even though I would like a small footprint, I am now thinking of going with a 15 gallon to make room for the condensing contraption, also I would like the...