Recent content by splobucket

I think I've done my due diligence. I've scoured the forums and I dont think this is a repeat topic. I'm using the Honeywell VR8200 on my brew rig. I've got a high pressure regulator off my tank to a low pressure regulator and then the gas valve. I press the pilot button down multiple times...

Technically no. I use the same false bottom, but originally it sucked off the top of the dome and to a spigot in the side of the keg. I've plugged that original opening and now I have the spigot below the false bottom, directly on the bottom of the keg.

I have tried batch sparging and have not noticed an improvement. I tried probing the mash again in a few different locations and I may be 5 to 8 degrees higher than I think I am. I dont think that should make too much of a difference if I'm mashing at 148, but it's worth a shot. I also tried...

Technically all I changed was the vessel. I still use a stainless mesh false bottom and a blichmann autosparge. How often do I stir my mash to prevent the channeling? Maybe I have to try to compact my mash during sparge?

I actually did end up forgetting some malt, but this is the adjusted recipe... still very low %. I did double check the thermometers and they're all reading within a couple of degrees of actual temp.

I get all emotional about this topic over at my blog post. Here however, it will stay technical. I've been all grain brewing for some time now. My original setup was a SS HLT and a Rubbermaid MT (see photo attached). Well, I upgraded... I was getting 80% efficiency on my Rubbermaid mash...

Finally, an update. I just kegged the beer last night and everything is A-OK. No off flavors what so ever. Hooray!!

I want to let y'all know i didnt forget about you. But I just x'fer to the secondary and it smells alright. I think I'm in the clear. Yes the label was on, and no the cap was not on :)

No love? No comments?

My new rig, R2-DBREW! More info here!

Yeah there's definitely nothing I can do now except wait. I'll keep you guys posted.

I just dropped my white labs container into my fermenter while pitching my yeast. How screwed am I?

I've been waiting for this day for some time. I went and ventured into building my own brew sculpture. I'm finished. It's running as I type. I am very excited to share it with you all! I will answer any and all questions, and I will take additional pictures if requested. Album: Photos...

I ended up going with 2x2 tube. It is a pain to drill a straight hole through if you dont have a drill press. But it is easier to weld together and get nice corners with. My only regret is I used 11 gauge steel which is way overkill. My rig weighs a ton. But it can probably get hit by a truck...

Good luck my man!