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I've been happily using Wilserbrewer's bags and pulley arrangement for BIAB (see the pic). Quick question about the hop bag: During the boil, I use the hop bag with a spider as well. One thing I noticed is that the hop bag tends to fill with water during boil. Does this happen for other...

I'll definitely try re-orienting my chiller. The only challenge is finding a way to secure it to the countertop (right now I'm using a makeshift clamp). I'll need to construct a stand of some sort, I guess. I'd also like a way to catch drips from it (right now I place a bucket next to the...

I do have control over ferm temps. I'm using WL San Diego Super Yeast in a 1L starter. Any recommendation on starting temp and finishing temps?

No, only tap water (in and out). I will try slowing down the flow rate next time. A lot to learn with this hobby, even with my little eBIAB rig!

I have a DudaDiesel 30-plate chiller (Model B3-23A). I could certainly try reducing the flow rate through my valve. Here's a pic of my system.

Thanks for the advice. Because I'm doing eBIAB, I don't have an easy way to circulate boiling water through the chiller. The best I can do is circulate the wort while it's boiling. I did it this time without clogging, but I guess there is always a risk of clogging, even though I use a hop bag...

Thanks for the advice. Do you guys start circulating while the boil is still going in order to sterilize the chiller? If so, how do you handle late hop additions (my recipe called for additions at 5 min. and at flameout)? BTW, I'm using a hop bag and spider, which has been great for keeping...

I had a little problem with my brew yesterday on my eBIAB kettle. I was making a Columbus IPA with large grain bill of 13.5 lbs (for a 5 gallon recipe). My target mash temp was 153F. I mashed in as usual at 160F. However, after mashing in, my temps kept going UP, I think because PID was...

I set up and used my plate chiller for the first time, but I need some more practice with it. I set it up to make one pass through the chiller and then drain directly into the fermenter. Unfortunately, with 75F tap water, the best I could do was cool it to 90F. Because the wort was already in...

I set up and used my plate chiller for the first time, but I need some more practice with it. I set it up to make one pass through the chiller and then drain directly into the fermenter. Unfortunately, with 75F tap water, the best I could do was cool it to 90F. Because the wort was already in...

Brilliant. Thanks!

Really nice work! Do you happen to have a link to the bulkhead mounted quick connect fittings? I currently have a water reservoir and pump in my kegerator feeding a Cool Zone cooling jacket, and it would be nice to bulkhead mount the hoses through the refrigerator wall instead of just routing...

Great setup! Very clean looking, too. What kind of jacketed conical is that?

I'm carbonating a 3-gallon corny keg of filtered water to make plain sparkling water. I've been using a carbonator cap and 2-liter bottles, but they have been leaking and costing me in gas refills. I'd like to move to a corny-based system with a tap. I already have a 5-gallon beer corny in my...

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Just an update on this project (sorry, no pics yet). I went ahead and cut a hole in the side of my refrigerator and put a water reservoir and pump inside. With constant 40 degree water I was able to use the Cool Zone to reduce my wort from 89 degrees to pitching temp (70F) in a few hours (I...

I have a Cool Zone setup. I used a round Igloo cooler and a STC-1000 temperature controller for my first fermentation, but this last go around, I drilled a hole in my kegerator (a refrigerator) and put the water reservoir and pump in it. It worked great. I actually used the system to finish...

You're right - I've been leaving the bottles connected overnight because I've found it to be the easiest way to bring them up to the desired 30 PSI. Sitting there shaking the bottle for 5 minutes wasn't cutting it. If I go the keg route, how long does it take to bring a 3-gallon keg up to 30...

I actually bought a stainless steel carbonator cap, but I haven't tried adding a rubber seal. I may have to give that a try. I think you're on to something about certain bottles leaking - I tend to re-use the same 2 liter bottles and perhaps they're just wearing out. It would be nice to find...

I've be carbonating straight water in 2 liter bottles for several months. Recently, though, after blowing through three (!) 5lb tanks worth of CO2, I've isolated the leak in my system to my carbonator cap. I replaced the cap but am still having a slow leak from the new cap. I'm now...