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Motor load play havic with GFCIs on startup. In a residence in certain locations the recepticals that need to be GFCI by code are only 125v 15 and 20 amp. Exceptions are those like dedicated fridge and freezer space. Dryers are never GFCI because, why? Do you unplug and plug in frequently?

Yes you can. You can put a 2 pole 30A GFCI circuit breaker in your panel. Neutral is not required for the GFCI to operate. See attachment

Thats true. However, as I have stated before, BS is calculating 6.53 Gal Pre-boil. 5.98 post-boil for a 5 fal batch. I get exactly 5 gal out of the kettle. I guess my question is, am I supposed to get 5.98 gal into the fermenter at the calulated SG?

Usually right on.

I will stop in this week and check it out. Thanks!

Yes, I strain all my wort from the kettle to the fermenter. Note: I use a basket strainer to put my hops in. When the boil is complete I squeeze all the liquid from it to the wort. What I end up with is 5 gal in the fermenter. My concern is that BS is calculating the SG for a larger amount of...

Welcome! I live in Forest Grove and work In Hillsboro. I havent tried brew brothers. Seems every time Im in the area theyre closed. I get most of my supplies from MainBrew.

Let me clarify. Beersmith calculates that I should have 6.53 gal preboil. I meet that expectation. Beersmith Calculates I should have 5.98 gal post boil. I get 5 gal. Should I raise my preboil to meet the 5.98 or adjust the equipment profile to match the 5 gal I get? And if the latter, where in...

Thanks. Sounds like my procedure is off. I've been straining everything from the kettle to fermenter to get the 5 gal. Why leave some behind? Or am I misunderstanding what you mean by trub loss?

Im hoping someone can shed some light on an issue I am having with BeerSmith. The calculated post boil volume is almost a gallon high from what it should be. Also, does that affect the calculated post boil SG? My AG setup is as follows. 10 Gal kettle 10 Gal MLT (round GOTT type cooler with...

Fred, The only way that extra 1/5 A will trip that breaker is if its a GFCI breaker. Non-GFCI breakers are not meant to protect personal. They protect equipment therfor preventing fires. Also breakers on overload trip within 180 cycles. 3 seconds. You're cooked by then. If you get between 120...

I normally brew pales. But right now on tap I have an amber. I asked my LHBS for help in a recipe. It turned out great! I also have a Irish stout and a blonde in secondaries. I usually brew on Saturdays to build up my pipe line. Since its usually raining winter is the best time for me. This...

I just realized there is an introduction forum. I have been extract brewing for a couple years with varied results. Some good some bad. I have since moved to all-grain and I have had great results. I am still a Newbie in all respects but I am enjoying drinking what I brew. I will be asking lots...

My setup

Has anyone had any experience with the Irish ale yeast WLP004? The first time I used it it was done in two days. Took gravity readings and it had reached 1.013. Racked to the secondary and it really cleared out. I had almost 1.5 inch of trub on the bottom of the carboy after 7 days. THe beer...