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The chart that I am using is from https://meadmaking.wiki/en/process/stabilization and I am using Potassium Metabisulfite and Potassium Sorbate (Sorbistat K) from MoreBeer. I did end up adding the amounts that I have listed above. 2.62 grams of Potassium Metabisulfite 2.369 grams of Potassium...

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Thank you. I'm using the cheap 1/2" pipe insulation from Lowes. It was less than $2 for a 6' section.

Good point! I have not compared the two thermometers to each other. I will also add another inline thermometer coming out of the mash tun next time as well.

I brewed again this past weekend, and the temp was much closer. I was below the target temp by 4 degrees in the mash tun. I brew in my basement which is usually around 60 degrees. I wouldn't think that would be causing too much issue. The insulation I have around the mash tun claims to have an...

I need help here again. I transferred the mead off the berries, and it continued to ferment. Two days after I added the fruit the SG was 1.027, three weeks later, and I'm at 1.009 with a PH of 3.77. Can I add the Potassium Metabisulfite and Potassium Sorbate again so I can back sweeten? If...

I have moved the RIMS tube, shortened the hoses, insulated the hoses and insulated the mash tun. Next brew date is set for Nov. 15th. I am feeling confident that this is going to make a pretty big difference in the mash tun temp.

This is where I came up with 4 grams. Although I didn't check the PH. I just figured I would be ok using this much.

I apologize, I posted in a panic and afterwards I saw @Tywalker post "Mead won't stop fermenting". I read through that, and I have now taken a gravity reading (1.027). I will wait a couple of days and take another to see if it is truly still fermenting or if is just off gassing.

Hello, I am looking for some advice. I am making my second mead ever and I think I have a problem. I was attempting to make the “Cherry Dangerous Mead” from the AHA recipes site. My initial fermentation went well and I ended up have a FG of 1.003, I transferred it to a secondary and added 4.00...

Hello, On my next brew (not scheduled as of yet) I will give these comments a try. Everything you are saying makes complete sense. Thanks to everyone for all the advice. I look forward to trying these things and see the results.

Thank you to everyone for the comments and suggestions. I will see what I can do to shorten the hoses and get things insulated to see where that gets me.

The temp that I am measuring is at the outlet of the RIMS tube. but from what everyone is saying I think you are correct with the idea of having to insulate the mash tun. Also, I think I will mount the RIMS tube in a way to shorten the hose along with try to figure out a way to insulate the...

I'm confident I don't have any air pockets in any of the lines. I always unmount the RIMS tube to get the air out of it before mashing in. I also was under the impression that the input back into the mash tun needed to flow over the top of the grain so it moves down through it to extract the...

I do normally have the RIMS tube mounted the other way. For whatever reason it got mounted that way temporarily. I should have used a different photo.

I do have plywood mounted under the table top, so I could try and mount the tube under the mash tun instead of the leg. I believe my temp probe is in a good spot. I have looked for a mount for my panel since I do want it mounted to the table but, the problem I have had is the panel is almost 50...

I do normally have it mounted the other way.

Hello, I have a concern/question about the mash temperature when using an electric RIMS system. I have added arrows to the photo to show the flow direction of the wort during recirculation. My concern is my temp prob is located at the exit of the RIMS tube (circled in lower left) and when...

Brutus 10 type system Single tier frame is welded 2” x 2” square tube with 4” locking casters (this thing is heavy duty) 3 burners with wind shields (MT and HLT have pilot lights) 2 Honeywell gas valves (Model # VR8200A2132) (with shields to help protect against splashed liquid) (used for MT...

Thank you very much!