Recent content by LieutenantDan

good stuff. You used your own counter flow chiller instead of the immersion chiller that comes with the robobrew, or both? Is the robobrew something you would use for your main brewing rig, or is this more of a sideshow type piece?

How is the beer? I have seen a bunch of reviews of the hardware and process, but not the finished product.

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I think putting your youtube video somewhere on the homepage would be nice for those that would like to see how everything works without signing up. I scanned around a bit and was able to view recipes and calculators but I didn't want to sign up without getting a better representation of how the...

Yeah, I noticed the 2 lid styles, is warping really a concern with the flat style? I'd like to add a whirlpool port through the lid and the flat style seems better suited for that.

I have been browsing for a kettle, comparing prices on ebay and amazon, but stumbled on Concord's direct site http://www.concordkettles.com/ Prices are as good or better than ebay and shipping is free, they even have discount codes. I was just wondering if anyone has any experience ordering...

Yeah I plan on the install and config to be done before I move it to the brewhouse, but network access there isn't feasible unless I add a wifi dongle, which I am not planning on at this time. I may run a cable to an old crt TV for monitoring through a converter. I just wanted to make sure the...

I don't plan on having it connected to the internet once everything is running.

Just wrapping my head around this at this point and attempting to lay out a plan. Would an XP machine from around 10 years ago(512 Mb RAM) qualify in the old PC department to run the web server or is that too ancient? I have access to a bunch of old beat up xp machines I can re-purpose however I...

I was planning on my brew sink draining into the sump at first but quickly realized I can tie in to a nearby drain line.

I am in the planning stages of what I hope will become a basement brewery, but my ideal location is pretty much right next to my sump pump. It's not like it is pumping sewage or anything like that, but it is a small well of constantly standing water. Could this be a breeding ground for...

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They probably have an infrared camera you could use to find the coolant lines in your fridge.

Are you sure it was a mercury thermometer? I had the same thing happen to me once, but was able to look up the manufacturer and found out there was no mercury and nothing toxic in the thermometer.

I brew with 2 other guys. We split bulk grain buys & some equipment costs. We rotate responsibilities each brew day, brewmaster picks the recipe & buys specialty grains, hops & yeast. We brew 15 gallon batches, but it still isn't enough. I like brewing with a group, we're good friends, all with...