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I'm finalizing my new brew system and have heard that I can use my HLT for both my MT water and for the BK water. This setup also makes it easy to use for a HERMS system. All I have to do is fill up the HLT without any initial measuring, then disperse it as needed. Using the HLT for the...

Agreed on bumping up to 15 gallon. At that point, I'd get a plate chiller, an immersion chiller would take too long.

I think I would like to heat all my brewing water in the HLT (unless it's better to use my BK initially for the mash). But, if I did only use my HLT, how do I know how much water to pump from my HLT to my BK? Also, how do I keep my HERMS Coil from not touching my elements? Do they suspend...

I'm working on my electric build and am about to buy my heating elements. My plan is to get a 5500w ripple heating element for the boil kettle https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/element5500_ripple.htm And I was planning on just one 5500w for the HLT...

Totally possible I'm crazy, I'll measure it tomorrow.... I think I'm going to sell the wort chiller and buy at Therminator. They sound awesome. If I do that, I think I'll build a RIM system, unless there is some reason to move into a HERM system.

So I'm making an upgrade from 5 gallon batches to 10+ gallon. At the same time, I'm also switching to electric. It's a slow and fun build (all while continuing 5 gallon batches), but now I'm at the point of figuring out what old equipment I can continue to use. Recently, I bought a few 20 and...

Looking for a RIMS Tube, RIMS-Rocket, etc. Also looking for a march/chugger pump.

My bad, thekraken, I skimmed the link and noted they tried to bring you to the prebuilt ones they sell. I didn't realize they gave a parts list and instructions as well. Thanks for pointing that out. That's perfect.

No, as I said, my problem with that kit is that it looks too easy to make myself. But I'd need some basic parts list and instruction. The brewhardware.com appears to be the closest diy product (thanks theck for sharing). Also, I hear theelectricbrewery heat element will rust at the base...

Looking on a few websites http://www.ebrewsupply.com/complete-weldless-heating-element.html http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/heating-element-kits It doesn't appear that this is a complex build and requires basic tools (drill press, cordless drill, screw driver, etc). These websites look...

First off, the use of a salad bowl for venting is awesome. Might be copying that in the near future. Second, with how cheap PID controllers are ($20-40), isn't it easiest to use a PID with a thermometer and SSR to control water temperature?

I'm sure this is answered somewhere, but I couldn't find it... I'm putting HERMS in my HLT. But am confused about a couple steps. Please help fill in the blanks! 1)I heat up my HLT to the Mash temp 2) I pump the heated water to the MLT (Do I immediately put my "cold" sparge water into...

Very Cool! How are you doing ventilation in the basement? Also, did you buy a kit for your element, or did you use a design and build it from scratch?

Thanks for all the feedback. We'll be brewing inside my basement, which is currently unfinished. I'll be able to install a 30amp GFCI Breaker into my panel specifically for the elements. If I understand right, that should protect us from any dangerous issues. As far as the control goes, it...

After fighting for smart ways to use propane inside the house, I finally learned that I'm not going to be able to pull it off (smartly). However, I've learned the joys and wonders of electric brewing. So, to start using electric, I need to buy an element. Currently I'm brewing 5 gallon...

I ended up calling Gas Companies and a couple brewing companies. Basically, it's Natural Gas or bust. Looking online, electric does appear a good way to go. I'm going to do more research. Thanks for feedback!

From what I understand, the way outdoor burners are designed, they don't burn the propane as well. The result of this indoors is that it can "pool" in a basement, then be ignited by a spark. I'm not sure how much of a worry this is in a well vented room, but if i know there isn't going to be a...

I'm in the process of designing a brew room in my walkout basement. I have the ability to put a commercial hood above the burners and can push large ventilation into the space. Yes, I do have alarms to monitor any dangerous gas. Our house has a buried propane tank in the front yard that feeds...

I know it's a little early to worry about the yeast being dead since we made the batch yesterday, but I just learned of an issue while we made our batch. Apparently, the yeast was being rehydrated from 1 cup of water with a lot of Sanstar in it (the was from a pot that items were being kept...