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Sorry, I'm reposting this on the DIY forum because I accidentally put it on the ferm and yeast one first and got no replies. So I was thinking of using a large chest freezer as a fermentation chamber that would allow space for at least 3 buckets/carboys. My problem is that I'd like to be able...

So I was thinking of using a large chest freezer as a fermentation chamber that would allow space for at least 3 buckets/carboys. My problem is that I'd like to be able to do this at a variety of temps(for ales+lagers temps) simultaneously without having to buy multiple freezers or setups. A...

So I'm never sure about the sizes but I could definitely see a use in 3 ports for at least a hlt. Perfect way to gaug temp and amount of liquid transfer while still being able to hook a 1/2 in ball valve up. but with my current probe thermometer I'm happy lol

Yeah, as said before, Bobby_M is a good resource for the sight glass. It comes unmarked and you simply attach the piece and fill the pot gallon by gallon, marking each level. There is also a link on his website with instructions. I cant believed I brewed without a sightglass before, not only...

I thought about that a little at first too, but you can actually see small bubbles form and rise in the sight glass. It shouldnt be a problem

I just got one last week and I couldn't be happier. There was a bit of a mixup at first, but Ben was quick to send a replacement and a return shipping sheet right away. Brewing with this is a huge improvement over my older smaller kettle especially because the larger size lets me get a larger...

I don't have a compressed air system, but yes, those are the ones.

I don't have the original source, but I was told they were medical grade, usable up to 275F

Thats interesting. I just brewed one on sunday with OG 1.084. I'm expecting it to finish somewhere around 1.017-20 but I can't believe that It would finish any lower than that unless the mash temp was also low. I have only had 1 batch that didn't clear and that was in fact, due to a lacto...

also, its not exactly the whole tube, but my transparent QD's let me see the wort as it flows as well.

So my transparent quick disconnects have caught a bit of trub in them that just will not go away no matter what I have tried (running through boiling h20, pipe cleaner, soaking, etc). You can't take them apart and I am afraid that one day it could lead to trouble. Does anyone have any tips for...

Did you add any sugar or DME to the boil? Thats what usually drives my FG down low. I had an imp. stout that went from 1.083 to 1.012 because I used some DME to adjust for a stuck mash and horrible efficiency.

I'm using propane but my bk is wide enough that not much heat will ever reach the sides where the tubing is. I also use quick disconnects and the opacity for my current setup doesn't really ever bother me.

I actually just found it on NB for 1.65/ft if anyone else was looking for something similar http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/1-2-id-thermoplastic-tubing.html

so I should expect it to be around $2.50-$3 a foot wherever I look?

Oh, I somehow linked to the wrong one. It was supposed to be 1/2" ID tubing that I want to use for a full 1 tier setup. I'm just trying to find a good flexible tubing for a price that won't kill me.

Is this a common tubing that people use in their setups? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FP0IV6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 I have seen something like this at the LHBS but it is much more expensive. I'm currently looking to get about 20-40 ft of tubing for my setup that is better than the...

So I have made several attempts to create a true MBC clone, but today I am sad because I finally took a taste of the latest clone and I am as close as I would ever really want to get. I have made several blonde ales, kolsches, and other light beers(all tasted better) in order to approximate the...

So, interesting follow up. I'm not sure what the optimum temp for lacto is, but I think that because I kept the ferm temps low(even with 2 day diac rest), lagered low, and washed my yeast well, I ended up dodging the second infection. Has this happenned to anyone else? I still plan on...

kolsch is the go to "lager type" ale. Many people swear by good results from a regular fermentation followed by a low temp lagering period. so yes, maybe the improved taste is from the yeast falling out, but remember, yeast is always in solution, so there is always at least a small amount...