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    8 gal MegaPot Kettle and Immersion Chiller

    I have a stainless steel 8 gal megapot and immersion chiller for sale. The megapot has holes for bulkhead value and thermostat , both not included. Would like 100.00 plus shipping for both.
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    Countertop Brutus 20

    I finally finished my Brutus20 and had an opportunity to brew this weekend. My efficiency was around 66% which I believe was the same as jkarp. I was surprised the wort cooled to pitch temp so quickly. It was right around 12 minutes for 3.75 gals.
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    Countertop Brutus 20

    In response to pid/tc offset, I too had a discrepancy with the liquid temp and the temp on the reading on the pid. I called auberins about the accuracy of their type k tc. auberins say they type k tc is accurate to 5 degrees and the rtd temp sensor is more accurate. I buy one and sure enough...
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    First Time Building Water

    Hello, I've been using spring water and 5.2 Stablizer. I want to start modifying my own water or building water from RO. I have a couple of questions. 1. I've read lots of threads and articles stating chalk will not dissolve in water and must be put in the mash (acidity from the mash...
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    Countertop Brutus 20

    jkarp, I'm getting ready to order by PID, SSR and thermocoupler. I see your control box has a yellow connector for the thermocoupler. Did the connector come with the thermocoupler or was that separately ordered? Thanks.....
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    Countertop Brutus 20

    I've started gathering my parts to build the brutus 20. I believe the pot jkarp is using is a 6 gal aluminum pot. I'm having a hard time finding one that is roughly the same dimensions, i believe 14 inches high by 11 or 12 inches wide. I'm comparing jkarp's pot with the Home Depot bucket...
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    Countertop Brutus 20

    Great job JKarp. I too do small batches, BIAB to be exact. I love your design and will be building one myself. Once question, how long is the total chiller length? Also what is your kettle's boil off rate? Thanks again!
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