Recent content by rkhanso

And a V-8 engine with a manual transmission!!

If you have questions why this advice should be observed, just ask me.

I'm probably biting off more than I can chew, and the value for work input to getting it working is likely questionable... I use Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 4 at home for my smart home controller. I've just updated my old Pi 3 instance of CraftbeerPi 3 to CraftbeerPi 4. I see that CBPI4 can...

Not sure it will help you, but from ChatGPT, as it's wrong about 1/2 the time for me: Steps to Fix MSCOMM32.OCX Error 1. Ensure the File is Correct Verify that the MSCOMM32.OCX file is present in the appropriate system directory: On 32-bit systems: C:\Windows\System32 On 64-bit systems...

I'm not knowledgeable enough in electronics to answer that question. Sorry.

I've used 40Amp SSRs instead of mechanical relays many times. It'll work just fine. Be aware that there are reports of fake Fotek or other relays that are over-rated. I'm not sure how to tell the difference, but never had any issues.

It worked great for a number of years.....until last winter. I guess I must have left water in it and it froze and split the copper. I need to make a new chiller. I'll probably make another one just like it once I save the $$ for all the copper.

I PM'd you. I have one of the USB-C controllers left. I have 2 of the Micro-USB controller versions available. Be aware, you don't use the USB-C or Micro-USB to power the board. It requires an external power supply.

I still have some BrewPiLess-32 controllers for sale (see first post above). I also have Keg Cop controllers, sensor breakout and daisy-chain breakout boards.

Extra info I should have added... I BIAB. I am not set up for it and don't whirlpool. I used to control fermentation temps in a plastic conical but sold that setup and saved a lot of floor space (sold the a/c unit and cooler and table it was on, SS coil, conical fermenter w/heat tape on it) and...

Some years ago I made a Counterflow Chiller like the JaDeD Cyclone. Mine worked great, but I made it from used copper pipe, and/or must have left some water in it over the winter. A couple of the short connecting pipes split. It will be too hard to take apart and fix, and considering I made it...

Does yours ever stop communicating to HA via MQTT after an extended period of time and just show "Unavailable" for everything in Home Assistant? Mine does that even though I can still get to the Keg Cop web GUI. If I reboot the ESP, then the data will show up again.....for a while (days? weeks...

I've not made a smash before and would like to try it. I hear you about the potential for lacking something. I'd like to brew something that I like, not just something I'll drink. Some thing really awesome would be even better. What about if I roast 3-4 lb of the malt it in the oven first? I've...

How about Nectaron on its own (keeping to the Single Malt and Single Hop theme)? Are you saying I'd need 2x the amount of Nectaron as I would Citra? I don't like hoppy beers. Brew Target is saying that my recipe with either Citra or Nectaron will be 26 IBU since both are about 12% AA.

I have some leftover grain after buying a 55 lb bag for a Tripel. Thought of trying a SMASH. I don't like overly bitter or hoppy beer. 10 gallon batch in the fermenter. I BIAB. I pressure ferment in corny kegs without temp control, but in a basement in the mid to high 60s. 22 lb Swaen Pilsner...