Recent content by Wan2brew

I'm embarrassed to admit this, but on my last batch I accidentally left about 1/2 gallon of starsan solution in my fermenter and put 5 1/2 gallons of bitter on top of it and pitched the yeast. I ferment in a 1/4 bbl sanke and noticed that it looked a little too full and realized what I had done...

I just use one of my silicone hoses as a sight gage on my kettle. I attach it to the ball valve and hang the other end on my brew stand above the kettle. I marked the stand where the hose hangs in 1/2 gallon increments. You could do the same by hanging it on the top of the kettle and marking...

True, you know Bell's...all about inferior products. :)

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that sounds exactly like the burner I have. I have done a few 10 gallon batches on it and it is very stable. The burner I have is the same as the one in this pic http://www.amazon.com/Eastman-Outdoors-Professional-Outdoor-Cooking/dp/B003GW2SZY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1273591782&sr=1-3

you could use a drill powered pump like this guy does http://home.comcast.net/~midnighthomebrewers/brewladder.htm

I've used a 5 gallon bucket from Lowes for a few years, but I would recommend getting a bigger one. I usually fill it almost to the top. I think any new or used bucket that is not scratched and can be sanitized is fine as long as it wasn't used for something that could poison you or add off...

Someone here suggested cutting the base from a baby bottle nipple and using that as a washer. I have done this on my cooler MLT to replace the o-ring and it works great. They are made of silicone and fit the 1/2" thread perfect.

I just installed my heating element this past weekend with the nut and o-ring from bargain fittings. I flattened the keg with a hammer before I drilled the hole with a 1 1/4" hole saw and installed the element without anything on the outside and the o-ring and nut on the inside. The nut has a...