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  1. boredstate

    My semi walkin 5000 btu fermentation chamber

    so here's my A/C diagram: this is how I'm thinking to wire the STC to control the compressor: does this look right? :mug: the a/c main power will be on a ranco with the ranco's temp probe in a thermowell in my conical.. my concern with that is if the ranco cuts powerto the unit, it...
  2. boredstate

    My semi walkin 5000 btu fermentation chamber

    just got my STC in today. what gauge wire is recommended? I have a few old 18 gauge computer power cords at my disposal.. wondering if that would be sufficient... i really only need this thing to get my beer down to 50*F and hold it. I have an immersion chiller built into my conical lid for...
  3. boredstate

    My semi walkin 5000 btu fermentation chamber

    Thanks, so just to clarify.. No power will be supplied to the connection then? I don't want the a/c unit to catch my house on fire. :D but srsly.
  4. boredstate

    My semi walkin 5000 btu fermentation chamber

    This build looks great and I have a similar setup, but I have a question. I have no experience with an STC, so go easy on me: I have a Ranco dual stage that I'm using to control my ferm temps with a window unit. Cool connection cuts the A/C unit on & off and the heat cuts a fermwrap on & off...
  5. boredstate

    Side by Side Fridge/Freezer Fermentation Chamber

    i've put full carboys on a towel-covered glass shelf many many times in my upright with no issues. weight is not an issue, but the weight on the glass most certainly is. the plywood is a good idea, but i live life on the edge. :cross:
  6. boredstate

    Anyone hard-piped their whirlpool inlet?

    Yes. The arms you see going over the top of the vessels in between the chiller ins & outs are most likely the whirlpool arms. They will have a drain valve at the very bottom of the vessel hooked up to a pump, back up to the arm coming over the top of the vessel returning the wort. yes...
  7. boredstate

    Anyone hard-piped their whirlpool inlet?

    bargain fittings sells the whirlpool kits. you just need a weldless bulkhead, 90, & valve.. http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=46&product_id=151 i am guessing that is what you are talking about.. i have two of these installed on my BK, one for side pickup at...
  8. boredstate

    2013 NHC in Philly! Who's going?

    any word on new stuff from Blichmann??
  9. boredstate

    13 days of Christmas False Bottom Giveaway from NorCal Brewing

    in for today. building a new mash tun and this would be jawsome!
  10. boredstate

    13 days of Christmas False Bottom Giveaway from NorCal Brewing

    in for last night's entry & today's
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