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So jealous, so many other fun experiments you can do with this. Your auto pump shouldn't be an issue, just be sure to have a way to regulate the vacuum (a tee in the vaccum supply line with a valve going to atmosphere should work). The following assumes tou are using alcohol in the...

Have to admit, it never occurred to me that you can get camlocks bigger than 1/2" commonly available for homebrew, but knowing where they started life, of course they do. Outside of our hobby, 1/2 is probably the least common. So, revising my previous statement. I don't think there would be...

Ya, so much distance left to travel:) Kegging is the start of how I went from "homebrewing is cheaper" to "over time, I can do my upgrades such that maybe I can open a brewpub/nano someday". Pretty sure I also had my all grain equipment before my first bottles were conditioned.

Sounds like your first bottling experience went like mine. Nothing went wrong, just "no thanks". Pretty sure I had my first set of kegs befire the first batch was conditioned. I'd agree with the others, you only need a pump on the hot side, and even then only if doing whirlpools. As for the...

While not familiar with trying both, I'm quite familiar with hydralics/fluid dynamics. We have a pressurized vessel with a direct opening to a lower pressure environment, won't matter where that opening is (or at least any observed difference would be marginal and likely impossible to tell...

Few more days won't hurt. I'd go to 8 at least, but 12-14 would be better. And yes, it's extremely drinkable a day after high Krausen drops, just better after hanging out another week IMO. On my 3rd keg with ingredients here for a fourth, one of these days I'll get the timing right:)

I agree with the two others, KISS for a little while. I did want to address your other question though. Cornies are the cheapest solution. A converted sanke is probably next (And allows full 5 gallons into serving keg). See here - https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/index.php?threads/600563/

NEIPA, with the beginning of the bar build in background... I didn't get far before taking a break.

Same here, thanks OP. Not first on my list of things I want, and not even on the things I need list, but this is too good to pass up.

With ya on the fittings, but why the silicone?

For me it comes down to - Can you fairly easily. If you're electric indoors or gas outdoors in a warm climate, then you should be able to and I would (as I do for summer here). If you can't do it easily, then skip it (as I do currently for winter here).

Just made this, mostly per OP. Screwed up and used 2 lemons with 1 lime. Still very good, great with bourbon. I wouldn't suggest the two lemons to one lime like I did though. I'm guessing that it's even better with 2 limes.

Love to hear what some of the other guys are doing about intake when crashing. Obviously if you are crashing in anything stainless steel you're probably not too worried about it, but I'm not there yet. I use big mouth bubblers mainly (and exclusively when talking neipa now). My worry about...

And here.

I've looked at and/or envisioned a few options. The first I conceived was using round scales with digital(serial) output. 1 for each keg, a raspberry pi, a little python/php/js code and that would work. 6 scales are expensive (found for 45 a piece for accuracy needed) and the accuracy would...

Finally got around to bottling mine today (and sampling) after 2+ months. Pretty sure mead will be regularly stocked in the bar now.

Probably the cheapest, easiest recipe on here, short of a smash. Brew it, drink it, see how you like it. The price, quick turn around, great aroma and flavor are what keep it on my tap list. Just blew my keg with this pour, so 10 more gallons on the way this weekend. :)

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. To me, they are extremely similiar, especially after this one has sat in a keg for a few weeks. Earlier than that you get much more hop smell. I love it, but some won't like it at that stage (typically those who've only had something like an IPA a couple times). They'd...

As I'm planning my next system upgrade, which is to move indoors, I'm wondering how much benefit RIMS would really add. For those of you who have done it, do you find that just using the primary element to maintain temp and recirculating during mash effective? I've read about issues with the...

Looks like it to me.