Recent content by jtlambert

I haven't tried boiling using it. I only use it for my Mash Tun, and I don't fire the burner under it very often, although I could. I just built a RIMS tube for my mash.

did you ever find a way to mount a rims tube to your top tier? I'm wanting to get a rims tube and mount it to my top tier.

Thanks for all the info guys, I appreciate it. Very helpful.

So best practice is to measure at room temp (after the mash) and see if you were close to what you were shooting for? And adjust for next brew? I was kinda hoping to get a reading, and make adjustments on the fly if necessary. For the pumpkin ale I ended up getting a pH of 5.6 in a sample...

Wow there is a lot to this. So if I understand correctly the best practice is to calibrate the pH meter with 4.01 & 7 buffer at approximately 150°? Then measurements taken at that same temp will be accurate? Am I also correct to understand that this will lessen the life of the pH electrode?

I bought a Hanna 98127 Which I will be using for the first time today. I'm brewing a pumpkin ale. I was under the impression that it would compensate for mash temperatures. I will check out the link

what ph meter are you guys using? does it compensate for mash temps?

Added a third burner to my toptier this past weekend. Here is a link to the photos from the initial build and the last page has the updated photos showing the new burner and me modifying the gas manifold...

Fantastic post Markd. Great detail/description and great photos. Our toptier's are almost identical. Brewed on mine for the 3rd time yesterday. Did a vanilla porter. Sitting down enjoying an IPA as I read your post. Cheers

Ordered my StirStarter on Monday & got it today (Wednesday). Have it running with water, can't wait to do my next starter. Great price, great delivery. Looks like its working like a champ and is very quiet with my 2000 ml flask. Thanks Dan!

Brewed on mine for the first time today. It was a bit challenging doing it for the first time by myself and an all new process, but it was great. Doing another batch tomorrow.

Did you get your toptier built Mark?

I would think it would be ok Mark. Did you test it yet?

Well I had a pretty productive weekend on the toptier build. Got the pump moved from right side to left. Tested the pump for the first time (moving cold water from vessel to vessel). Got the gas manifold put together, installed, & tested for leaks. Fired up one of the burners & heated water to...

That is funny, I'm excited to have the pump, it opens all sorts of posibilities. I actually have the mash tun a little lower than the boil kettle so I can stir the mash a bit easier. Sorry to hear about your missing parts. I know tha's frustrating.