Recent content by MikeRussell

Hey Doc, you're looking for 5/8 compression to 1/2 MPT. The 5/8" compression side will seal against your 1/2" rigid copper pipe (rigid copper is measured as inside diamater of 1/2 and outside of 5/8) and the 1/2" male pipe thread side will thread into the PVC assuming you've got a 1/2 Female...

Beautiful systems - here's my setup. Sorry for the awful mess, too many hobbies. Here's a quick look at The Brew Shed. On the left is the brew rig, fermentation happens in the middle, and then conditioning and serving happens on the right. -the whole place- The brew rig consists of a 30...

Hey guys, what an awesome thread. I have really enjoyed paging through and figured I should add mine as well. Pretty quick after buying my home in 2009, I decided the downstairs living area would be best suited as a bar. Not that I need a reason to do this, but there was a silly load-bearing...

Nope, the fridge only kicks on when needed. I'll try to edit and clarify that :) The point I was trying to make is with a strong heater, you could overshoot your cool setpoint and make a fight as a result.

update time! I have been using the chambers for months now, with a ton of batches running through. Fermentations have been very smooth and I am really satisfied with the system. I think I have learned a few things to add to this thread: -I decided to stain the trim around the edges and add a...

I used some heavy grade construction adhesive and squeezed it on thick! Liquid nails also works (and is cheaper) if you don't have easy access to NP1. The majority of the carboy sits on the base of the fridge itself. The extensions can be sized to fit barely below the bottom of the fridge to...

I'm happy to report that I'm already using one of these chambers to ferment my first pilsner! Woot! Here's a copy of the current datalog for the chamber in use:

Hello, HBT. Hopefully I found the right section to post my fermentation chamber build - feel free to move or re-categorize if needed. First and foremost, a HUGE thank you to the community. I've been lurking for quite some time. I am constantly impressed and have learned volumes by reading...

Hello! A brief background on my brewing system: I put together a BrewTroller controlled electric single-tier all grain HERMS system. The night before I brew, I set up my grain hopper with the entire grain bill and fill the HLT and MLT with the amount of water I need for the batch. Some time in...

Sorry, dogs, I'll head back and see if I can upload them somewhere else. I think I may have linked directly from facebook - even though I have not removed them, maybe permissions have changed or something. Here is the side view: http://s7.postimg.org/rok1s7oh7/grain_hopper_side_view.jpg And...

Hi ClaudiusB, No major updates but I noticed the humidity (and/or barley flour) might be a bit much for the little solenoid. I took it apart and sanded things down to reduce the buildup (rust? wet flour?) and things keep chugging along. It's mighty nice getting 2 full batches done by 9am. I...

After a few batches I noticed the trap door started to get a little gummy. I added a small plate to keep moisture out of the hopper: https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10429498_10204261033908467_6103734091186910552_n.jpg

Just checked HomeDepot.com - 5/8 compression to 1/2 MPT are $5.11 - 5/8 to 3/4 are 9.92. I need 12 of these buggers for the current design. Ouch!

Thanks for the updates! Actually this makes it perfectly clear. I think I may end up trashing my entire PVC structure. With the 1/2" ends I'll need 5/8 (compression) to 1/2" (male pipe) fittings 0 I'll probably end up having to drill through the entire threaded side in order to make them work...

Hmm. Dang. Wish I would've checked the thread again last night. I put this together with 1/2" (smooth inside) connectors on the end : https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10462545_10204124711060481_2261957536484771078_n.jpg with the hopes of setting the copper in place like...