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So this weekend I am planning on tackling a double decoction mash and need a little help with the recipe: As of right now I am planning a 10 gal batch 15lb German Pils Malt 14lb German Munich Malt 2 lb Cara-pils Malt 1.5 Chocolate malt 1.75 oz Hallertauer Hops (60 min) 1.75 oz...

Time is going to be your best friend, I had the same issue with a blueberry wheat this summer, Couldn't even drink it but I left it in the keg figuring I would dump it when the next batch was done fermenting (unless it mellowed) 3 Months later this turned out to be one my favorite beers so far

That is a great idea, I can always pull my cord off the MLT and use the PID to monitor

I already have one in each, I was referring to adding more, also I doubt breaking the rod but breaking it off of the electrical connector it is attached to.

It scares me to put the RTD's in the Mash Tun I have 1 in there already and always worry about breaking it off if I have someone helping me that doesn't know it is there I could add a couple in Tee's on either side of the HERMS, but I'm not sure if it is worth the additional PIDS to monitor...

I currently have RTD's in my Mash Tun, HLT and Brew kettle. Since I didn't want to remove any of my existing equipment while I was building my new system I now have 2 extra RTD's and was wondering where people thought I might want to add them? I do have a HERMS system and have thought about...

So the next question is how much should this affect the beer, this was just a quick wheat beer (6 lbs of Wheat LME) should I feed it to the sink yet?

the LHBS sold me 2 different types one for the boil kettle to keep the hops above the dip tube and another for the MLT. I am in the process of making a electronically fired brew rig for all grain but got a little antsy with 2 of my 3 kegs empty so I figured I would dump some extract in and try...

No heat was on, but with the false bottom I assume I didn't get all of the extract dissolved before I turned the flame back on. after all the hops that still made it past the false bottom I am starting to think about using a sock and getting rid of the FB all together.

Last night I brewed my first beer in the new keggle that my GF bought me for my B-day. I have brewed 15 or so beers now and pretty much have my routine squared away (remove from heat while pouring extract etc.) but last night as I drained into my carboy I had some scorched extract underneath my...

I decided to go with my 120VAC valves (which were items that I pulled of scrap lab equipment with no cost to me) and I can always add 6 SSR's to step my 24v control signal back up to a 120 VAC to power up the coils when I do add the intermittent pilot modules. I know it seems like added...

Sorry for all the questions, what are the benefits of low pressure over high pressure? is it just based on whats available to a person, my lbhs doesn't carry (can order) and lp burners they all use the same burners I have. But I'm always looking for the better way Thanks again for all the help

Those valves worked great on mine except mine was to keep the roommates from draining kegs without my knowledge. I use these to keep my faucets clean: http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/faucet-spout-plug.html Just another tip is buy a couple extra plugs to have around because they...

Thanks for all the help, I was also thinking about just dropping it off at the local radiator shop and letting them seal it, guess first I will have to see how my welds turn out and how concerned I am with leaks :-D

In my case the only thing it will touch is propane gas, and as far as a even coating It seems if I was to put a decent amount in the manifold I could set it on my lathe at low speed and let it continually turn till it dries

I am planning on welding in three 3/8" npt weldins for burners, I can always just add a brass bushing down the road, I also have four 1/4" weldins for pilots and preassure gauge (this I plan on using a bushing for 1/4" to1/8" but since I want keep the adaptability for future) If I was going to...

Do you think I could mix in more solvent to make a coating for the inside of my Gas manifold (1.25" square tubing with 3/8npt weld-ins for all my gas valves) I would love to do something to protect the inside from rust as well as any pinholes that could develop if a weld wasn't as clean as they look

Ok so it isn't so much that it is harder to automate the HPLP system it is that is much more costly, I think I will stick with the 120VAC valves to get this up and running and then start working how to mount the furnace valve system. my next question would be is there anything I need to know...

also I may be missing the reasons since im looking through all the posts on a cell phone but why is it hard to automate high pressure LP?

I like the idea of using Thermocouples, but I was looking to use 120vac valves since I currently have a all electric control panel which uses 120vac output to the contactors that switch elements on/off. I could set up the same box with 24v transformers but it is added parts that need to be...