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It's here! The box is in really good shape (minor scar). So hopefully no damage. Now on to the un-boxing.

I'm sure I won't be able to wait until tomorrow. Depends on how late it arrives today. Also, the temps this week are highs in the 60's, lows in the 30's with daylight temps ranging from about 45 (9AM) to mid 60's. So I will probably have to brew indoors. In which case, I will brew inside of...

FedEx tracking shows "On FedEx vehicle for delivery" :ban:

My 20L is here in the metroplex. Should be delivered to me tomorrow. I'll post pics of the unpacking. I'm going to run a simulated brew with water only and short rests of about 5 minutes(probably on Wednesday) just to test everything out. I'll post pics of that also. Hopefully I will be...

My 29L has made it as far as Memphis!

Here is my list so far. Items with an asterisk are items that must not be forgotten during the heat of the battle (hopefully a stress-free brew day) --Advance Prep Adjust water to ~50ppm hardness with Gypsum (calcium carbonate) Adjust water pH to 5.8 with acid Adjust water to < 50ppm...

Ah, yes.... thanks for reminding me. I am sitting here now creating a to-do list (in BeerSmith 'notes') for brew day, so that I don't forget any important steps -- like remembering to add the Gypsum, adjust mash pH, etc. I'll add 'Take pics' to my reminders.

It has made it to Paris, FR. Anticipated delivery date Tues 13th

It's hydrochloric acid HCl. And you are correct about it being produced from sulfuric acid and salt.

Ah! You are so right. I was not thinking. This is off-topic for this forum. My apologies.

Dave Miller's Homebrewing Guide (first printing 1995) makes the following statement about acids (pages 52-53): This implies that lactic acid that some are using is an inefficient and expensive way to lower pH. I've found no reason not to use muriatic acid (less then $10/gallon).

I have the ingredients on hand for my first two brews. First up is an American Blonde. Something simple to get me familiar with the system. On deck an American Brown Ale. Then I'm going to invite my Son-in-law to re-do his (LME) Northern England Brown Ale all-grain. So I've got three...

I've had the ingredients for a couple of weeks. I was given a tracking number on Friday October 26th; so my unit should have been here already. However it never got passed off to FedEx until today. I anticipate delivery around Wednesday of next week.

My 20L shipped today!!!:ban:

I'm just trying to get everything in place before the arrival of the BM. I will run a water test before my first brew. I don't want to find out that standing on a step stool with my arms extended trying to drain 10kg of grist and liquor is more than I can handle. (I've seen your videos)...

I found this post: That's height: 14.17 inches, ID: 10.6 inches. Still need to know the distance from the top (or bottom) of the malt pipe to the top of the kettle.

I've seen several different acids (phosphoric, lactic, for example) mentioned for lowering pH. I have gallons of muriatic acid that I use for my swimming pool. Any reason not to use it? I filled a corny keg with my high pH tap water and each 5ml of 30% muriatic acid lowered the pH by 1.1; 15...

I've seen a post saying that the bottom plate must be able to move up and down and another post saying it does not. The poster saying it does not need to move is speaking from first hand experience; so I have to believe he is right. What made someone think that it does need to move? Is there...

I'm thinking a bicycle hoist like this one for <$30 would be good. The Harbor Freight table would be overkill, although might be useful for other things as well.

This just in from Ralf "30 minutes ago FEDEX told us that they couldn’t come today and they will have to come tomorrow…" Darn!