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My drip tray is a stainless steel large soap dish (I don't recall exactly what they called it). Found it in the kitchen utensil aisle of the local department store. Looks OK for $8 and will get me by until I can justify spending more.

I used to go to one shop that had pretty convenient hours, location and decent stock. But the owner never seemed interested in helping me out. I would be the only one in the store and his answers (when he answered) were always one or two word grunts. I found another shop close by with...

Here is what I have done with the blower hose and the beer lines...does anyone think that putting the beer lines in the blower tube will cool them too much...perhaps freezing them? I am going to let it fly and will report back the results!

I actually had placed insulation in the tower, however I was still getting foam on the first pour. It's not a big deal, but if I can eliminate this problem I'd be a happy camper!

Thanks! I was just about to edit my post and say that I found the answer in the Wiki...next time I'll read the Wiki first! ;)

How do you thaw out the yeast? Let it sit at 70 degrees? Can Glycerin be bought at an LHBS? Thanks!

I have started to build one of these tower cooling project boxes and had a question... Should I run the beer lines up through the airline? I made a cut into the plastic airline and fed the beer lines through it and sealed that up...but I am wondering if the cold air passing along the beer...

I have to recommend GIMP and/or Inkscape. Free programs that are really good.

What about finishing off the top of the collar, make everything flush and putting a tower there? You could even make a DIY tower like this thread... https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7656&highlight=tower

Currently, you have the tap centered. Out of curiosity, how do you plan on installing the second?

I was using an airlock and plastic pail fermenter...and it did clog the airlock. But, a quick cleaning and sanitizing and it was OK after that. I might have to think about getting a 6.5 gallon carboy and blow off tube. Going to try and wash the yeast this weekend after moving to a...

My last batch was the first time I pitched directly onto the yeast cake...I thought something was wrong because of how fast and active the fermentation was :)

Frankenfridge!! Very cool. Is it able to keep the temp down without running all the time?

What model fridge do you have? Cu Ft? You might be able to remove the plastic door panel...this will give you more room without having to add a collar.

One of my lids was bent enough so that I couldn't get a good seal even with new o-rings and 30psi....I ended up having to buy a new(used) lid at my LHBS for $5.

I brewed a few batches back in the early 90's and had no clue WTF I was doing. And then a couple of years ago, for one reason or another, I decided to look into the beer making thing again...and lo and behold this Internet thingy has a TON of information... I think that the lack of access to...

I put up a page just to learn a little on using css. None of the links work or anything...I would like to work on it but kids, work...etc..you know how that goes. http://users.isp.com/argyle/

Here's mine. Basically pilfered all the ideas from everyone on this board! Thanks! it's a 4.9 Kenmore...almost identical to the Sanyo model.