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Those thick paint markers work pretty good. They have them at most art stores...but locked up to keep graffiti kids out.

So you're not recirculating through a secondary heat source, but I think what folks are alluding to (above) is that, so long as you're recirculating, it's ok to use direct fire to keep the mash temp up. Or maybe that's not the question (?).

I've thought about this before (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/kenmore-beverage-center-conversion-221805/). My impression is that there haven't been many of these conversions. Given the lack of info, and the ease of conversion with the cheap and widely available Frigidaire models...

I haven't done a Bobby_M-style rebuild of the entire bulkhead, but I wonder if something along those lines is the only realistic way to expect a perfect seal. I've tried several permutations of washers/nuts/gaskets, and I've never gotten my cooler totally leak free. I look at the cooler's...

Lovely, thanks. I went with the new model, and I'm going to try it just on the outlet end.

Looks like a great setup, but it seems that the Grainger item is discontinued. Anyone have an alternative?

Any reason not to get the 575SS, if one were so inclined? [http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=12232] Having the creamer option might be nice for topping off a beer, but not if it comes at the expense of the standard features.

Seems like people are getting good results dry hopping at several different points in the initial stages...but I'm wondering if there's any problem doing it later down the line? I have a session ale on tap right now, and I feel like it might be slightly underhopped. Is there any harm in just...

Thanks to all for this thread---I had some kegs ready with no place to go, so this came in the nick of time. There is talk of different models with different door layouts---I went shopping at several locations over the past few days, and I found that Lowe's only carried the version with the...

I think that the chilling effect comes almost entirely from the temperature exchange between the liquid in the coils and the liquid in the kettle...the effect of any ambient temperature exchange (between the kettle and the outside air) would probably be negligible in comparison.

I don't currently have any pH equipment (it's on the list), so I'm wondering what timeframe I can reasonably assume is safe, barring any other data. For instance, on my brew day I'll fill a spray bottle with Star San (w/tap water) and try to keep it around for maintenance until the batch is...

Yea, this was my impression, too, but it seemed like people were having different experiences. I suspect you might be right to say "far enough below"...maybe people have different experiences based on the strength of the suction...then again, I ain't no physics major.

I was just searching threads because I have a similar question. I'm installing a side pickup on a keg, and I want to get the placement right. It sounds like people are finding that their siphon quits as soon as the liquid drops below the 90 degree bend. If that's the case, I assume it's best to...

Hmm...nuff said maybe. The angle grinder isn't really all that expensive, especially if it's that much better for the job. Thanks for the input.

Anyone have any tips/pics for using this setup with a dremel? I'm going to have to buy a cutting tool, and I think I'd rather have a dremel around the house than an angle grinder. (Or maybe I'm wrong even on that assumption...?) -R

Cool thanks. That's the kind of info I'm looking for. The only time they'll both be running is during the mash, so they probably won't be running wide open.

Hi all, I'm trying to set up an outdoor system with two burners. I want to keep things simple (and mobile), so I'd like to run both burners off of one propane tank. I think a simple splitter (like this) would do the trick, but I'm wondering if there's a downside. Anyone have any experience...

A simple copper whirlpool arm (as shown in the whirlpool chiller link above) is a good way to test out different depths/angles without committing to a hole in your pot. Maybe once you test it out you'll want to drill a whirlpool return, but with my system, I got comfortable with the arm and just...

Thanks for the tip on American TV. Hadn't looked there yet. Still weighing all the options.

I'm equivocating on that same point as well. It's not commercial grade, but it is quite a bit nicer than your average dorm fridge, so it might be worth a few extra dollars.