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I was hoping to have the ability (as long as I had two PIDs anyway) to select which PID was controlling the element in the Kettle/HLT, since each would be measuring temp at a different point (one in the kettle, one in the MLT). I thought the flexibility to control temp during a HERMS...

I'm planning a two vessel system for now with a combo HLT/Kettle. Not anticipating serial batches (yet?). Thanks.

I'm trying to determine whether this is an appropriate relay for a build per theelectricbrewery.com to use as a disconnect with a switch after the SSR. Would this work? http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?sku=12T3481 I know this isn't a coil contactor like @...

I am wondering if it is possible (and how) to wire a system in which you can switch between two different PIDs to control a single element (my planned system is a two vessel no sparge HERMS, one PID to Kettle w/ element, the other to the MLT). The goal would be a selector switch to choose...

2 PID 1 Element wiring

Anyone have any experience w/ these PIDs I'm seeing on ebay: REX-C100 http://bit.ly/kO5j3G I've found both the manufactures site (http://www.rkcinst.com/) and manual and it seems like all I'd need for a 'beginers' controller. I know others have cautioned about ebay PIDs, so I was curious if...

Quick answer: Yes Long answer: The difference is in potential. DME is more concentrated than LME. You need less DME in a recipe. I've used both as a sub for base malt in partial mash recipes. I get whatever is cheaper. Although I think DME is a good call unless you know the LME is fresh...

Never used it myself, but you might find some help here: http://www.mrbeerfans.com/ubbthreads/ Generally: Don't add any included sugar as part of the fermentation (I think it's called the 'booster' if you have a standard recipe kit). The caveat is if you really like light beer. Pure sugar...

If you're using a grain bag I don't really think it'll make all that much of a dif. Crush will matter much less because you can fix a stuck sparge easily. If you're 'partial mash' is just a glorified steeping then no worries. I still don't worry a ton about the crush on my partial mashes which I...

Mr. Malty pitching rate calc The tool above will help with re-pitching and what you'll need for the SG. If you really want to be sure, get a microscope and count cells. Otherwise just estimate. 2L doesn't seem crazy, but it also depends on how much yeast is in those two jars (again, aprox.).

Most of the fermentation will be finished quickly based on how much I imaged you pitched. In that case 48/72 hours to ferment (it may happen quicker, but the goal was to let yeast store up glycogen after the main fermentation is finished). And then in the fridge. If your goal is a starter...

I still mainly just have a two row base malt and Carapils or some other light dextrin base malt around. I'll often just home roast an approximation of what I need for a recipe. Two row base malt will yield a good approximation of non-caramel/crystal malts, and the dextrin malt covers...