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Try the carb drops then. That sounds strange. Or maybe give them more time...

Get a bottling bucket. Pour the dissolved sugar on the bottom, rack the beer on it and then bottle. That's how I do it and haven't had a problem.

I know you might not like this but what's more important, your health or a batch of beer? Would you have a peace of mind drinking it or sharing with friends?

Check out www.bostonheatingsupply.com for large selection of copper and stainless steel elements. That's where I get mine.

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Look at #4 in this thread.

Look up my build. Works pretty well for around $30 altogether. All stainless steel. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/120-volt-stovetop-steel-5-gal-electric-brew-kettle-bazooka-pellets-325650/

48 qt cooler with a copper manifold. Needs a valve. Needs something heavy on top when mashing as it leaks a little steam from the back corners and you lose a few degrees when mashing. With a proper weigh though it works well. FREE!!! Would like to help a brewer who is just moving to all grain...

Has anyone had a success with a 5 cf freezer? If yes, what brand and model? I'm looking into buying one. Awesome thread!

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McMaster #85385T856. some hops still go through but I got a funnel http://www.midwestsupplies.com/8-funnel-with-strainer.html and a straining bag from midwest http://www.midwestsupplies.com/nylon-brew-bucket-filter-bag-fine-mesh.html to fine strain it.

give your bottles 3-4 weeks total. then refrigerate for 48 hrs. this will help the co2 get absorbed into the beer.

I use a 6.5 gal carboy and a 1" diameter blow off tube for the first week. It hasn't been necessary till my last batch-a hefeweizen-it went all the way through the tube to the other end dipped in star san.

just brewed the other day. it does get warm by the element connection. not too bad though. will use it like that. although if I have to do it again, will use the 12awg cable.

Yup. Skip the transfer. Leave it in primary 3-4 weeks even if there's no activity. The yeast is still working. Take a reading when you're ready to bottle. Every time you open your carboy and especially taking a reading you introduce bacteria and a chance to at least get off flavors. Get yourself...

In the future, preboil your water before topping off. Rehydrate your dry yeast before pitching. Use GoFerm when you do. Get a 6.5 gal carboy and ferment in it for 3-4 weeks without transfering to secondary. Secondary is outdated. Take a gravity reading around the 3rd week. Don't worry if you...

So, did you find a solution. I know it's been some time. I'm having the same problem right now with 2 gal space under the FB. I was thinking adding river rocks under it...

Just got a 40 qt pot with a false bottom and having the same 2 gal space problem. Was wondering if I could just get some river rocks and fill up about an inch under the false bottom. Don't want to modify the bottom. That should bring the dead space to about 1 gal. Found those stones on ebay...

Good question. I live in a newer construction and I have two GFCI 20Amp outlets on two separate circuits in my kitchen. I did the research on that. I was aiming at a 2000W element initially which even costs less. I read in a thread here somewhere that it will go just a little over and will cause...

Using it as a HLT down the road is a good idea.