Recent content by vortex

Sorry, Ravenshead. I use my Softened, clear water rust laden well water to clean my BK with one of Bobby's sightglasses and I still have the problem. I don't think I had the problem when I was using the hard water after forgetting to fill the softener though. What I am doing now to protect...

Forgot this the first time, but to add to the Polycarb story. My wife had a pair of lenses like Starman said crack up on her and the place she got them from told her it was the cleaner, too. They said it was the ammonia in the cleaner. Don't know if that helps out the Chemistry buffs. Also...

I have been having the same issue with my well water, PBW and two of Bobby's Sightglasses. I talked with Bobby today and he gave me the scoop on what he had gotten out of Five Star. The first one I thought I bumped it or stressed it, but not the second one I have only had in place for a few...

I noticed that the gloss was on both sides and thought that might be an issue. Gonna try some sandpaper to degloss the back and then apply it. Thanks for the insight, bovineb.

Do you think it was the gloss or the weight? The glossy paper is usually at least 32#.

Ok! I'm usually skeptical of things as simple as using Milk as an adhesive. So I tried it. 2% milk sprayed on the back of a label I printed with a color laser printer on cheap 20# copier paper. It went on the bottle like a dream. Dried it out over the AC register for a few minutes and stuck it...

I got these at CPAPC http://www.cpapc.com/23-Tip-Round-Nozzle-Jet-Burner-natural-gas-P469C0.aspx I can't remember if BayouClassicDepot was out of stock or if I didn't find those the other place I saw the 10 burner unit was at TopFoodService and they wanted almost $50. That is a great price on...

I currently have 4" from the top of one of the center jets to the top plane of the frame, giving about 5" to the bottom of the kegs. Not 100% sure on the measurement to the bottom of the keg as mine are at the welder's. Once I get the kegs back I will do some more testing and see if I can...

I am doing a Single Tier build and after doing the leg work on burners decided to use 2 - 23 Tip Jet burner. The main driver was price and yes I am cheap. My stand is made of a bed frame I already had and one I got off craigslist for $5. I wanted to give some information that I didn't find...

I have a question about Soft vs Hard water for Infusion Mash. I have been brewing All Grain for about 6 months so my experience is limited. When I started using Palmer's instructions I was often exceeding the Gravities that I was expecting from Hopville's Recipe Calculator. Recently I have...

Good Question on the Gravity. I don't remember how long my first batch push CO2 out the airlock, but my second batch has been bubbling for a full week now. I was hoping to bottle it this coming Saturday. If it doesn't calm down today and start to clear up I might leave it for another week...

One word! Wow!!!!!! The first batch has been in bottles for 2 + weeks. It tasted so good when I put it in the bottles that I couldn't wait for the normal 3 + weeks that I usually do. I had the first 12oz bottle the other night and got a nice warm, nearly buzz, after one! Took 6 to poker the...

Ok I need to learn how to read. I revisited the first post and did the math. 1.75 x 5 Gal = 8.75# grain bill 8.75# x .95 = 8.3125# Pale 2 Row x .6 (.75 for pale LME) = 4.9875# Light DME I will call it 5# 8.75# x .03 = 4.2 oz Chocolate 8.75# x .02 = 2.8 oz Black 2 oz of Willamette (4.7 AA) @...

Not sure if mudpuppy is interested, but I had two of these from a tap last night and it was just what I like. It lets the malt shine without being sweet or having the hops overpower the malt. It reminded me of what I got when I made this: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f67/session-mild-e-51884/...

Thanks Permo. I took the holidays off from brewing (No Money). So my stock pile is starting to get a little low. Consequently, I don't think I will be able to wait for the lagering stage. This time I will probably bottle it after the Primary and then stick 12 of them in the back of the...