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  1. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle Help Needed

    12 bucks doesn't seem expensive http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-30-Amp-Industrial-Double-Pole-Switch-White-R62-03032-2WS/100356941 is this right?
  2. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle Help Needed

    I am truly sorry for all the questions and poor explanations. Thank you everyone for your input and help! This i what i mean:
  3. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle Help Needed

    Could I use a 30a/240vac/ double pole on-off switch in place of the outlet in the project box and still pair it with the breaker?
  4. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle Help Needed

    So something like this (this is just to see if im in the the ball park)
  5. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle Help Needed

    Can you purchase a 3 wired cord with the same plug ( it's the only 240 outlet I have at my apartment)
  6. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle Help Needed

    So the Hots (x & y) do to the two mounts on the coil. The ground goes to the 3 mount I've added. But does the neutral get attached to anything or do I leave it unhooked?
  7. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle Help Needed

    Okay, I'm sorry but I don't follow whats going based on descriptions. I have a good idea of what your saying but not enough to feel 100 percent comfortable building it. In the meantime (I know an electrician from back home who I can have build it for me during the holidays) if i build a heat...
  8. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle Help Needed

    Would either of these work? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXUN6QA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 or http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXUN3VS/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
  9. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle Help Needed

    So if i run this off a 30A outlet (that isn't running any other appliance) and use a replacement cord from a dryer as my power cord would that work? How to i know the amps the controller can hold before ordering? Also is there any grounding issues?
  10. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle Help Needed

    I know VERY little about electrical work and I want to make sure I am considering all elements during my build next week. I have attached a picture for reference. My major question is am I overloading any circuits and how to properly ground everything.
  11. Brounds24

    DIY Electric Brew Kettle with Temperature Control

    Not an electrician nor do i know much about electrical work. I have a few questions about my setup (dont want to burn the entire block to the ground). I need to know if i can hook my heating element (5500W 240V) to a 110 plug which i readily have available, if so what AMP does my temp controller...
  12. Brounds24

    Need Help with spicing Imperial Pumpkin Ale

    bump- buying grains this weekend just wanted some input on the final decision.
  13. Brounds24

    Need Help with spicing Imperial Pumpkin Ale

    UPDATED 10 Gallon: Ingredients: 25lbs 2 row 5lbs Maris Otter 6lbs Victory 2lbs 80L 1.5oz Magnum 60 mins .5oz Sterling 15 mins American Ale Yeast 1056 1tsp Cinnamon 5 mins 1tsp Clove 5 mins 1tsp allspice 5 mins 1tsp nutmeg 5 mins .75lb light brown sugar 10 mins .75lb dark brown sugar 10 mins...
  14. Brounds24

    Need Help with spicing Imperial Pumpkin Ale

    I will be making an all grain Imperial Pumpkin Ale over Labor day and need help/input on how much spice to add and when to add them. I've only made one pumpkin ale in the past and the spices were overpowering. Here is my recipe for 10 Gallons: 25lbs 2 row 5lbs Maris Otter 6lbs Victory 2lbs...
  15. Brounds24

    Fermenting in a SS pot

    even if the vessel is going to be inside of a beverage cool that will be seal so it stays at 66 degree?
  16. Brounds24

    Fermenting in a SS pot

    So okay for primary fermentation, but not for secondary? Its only 2 weeks secondary, but i dont know if thats considered bulk
  17. Brounds24

    Fermenting in a SS pot

    I have a 25 Gallon SS pot with lid. My friends in I want to make an all grain 15 gallon Pumking clone (which has a huge grain bill). With the dimensions of the cooler we are using to ferment in we cant fit 3 carboys in it, but the pot just fits with the lid. would there be any problems if we...
  18. Brounds24

    Is this overkill for a mash tun?

    Sorry for being a newbie, by dilution/drain cycles you mean?
  19. Brounds24

    Is this overkill for a mash tun?

    So something more like this????
  20. Brounds24

    Is this overkill for a mash tun?

    I want to get more serious about my homebrewing, and have purchased a 25 brew kettle and a 30 gallon cooler that I want to convert into a mash tun. I have a good bit of money into the pot and cooler, as you guys are aware equipment isnt cheap. I want to build my mash tun correctly but dont want...
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