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No problems with the valve at all. It closes all the way.

Let it ride. Your fermentation may take a bit longer to get started, but that's all.

Here's what I use: For 50 lb bags: 60 lb Vittles Vault - $34.99 For 10 lb bags: 15 lb Vittles Vault - $15.99 Of course an Amazon Prime membership makes it TOO easy...

Since you already have the CPVC, you can spend the extra $5 to buy the fittings to build a manifold. I use 3/32" holes in mine and the vorlauf is clear. http://imperialhops.blogspot.com/2015/02/now-for-what-is-possibly-easiest-mod.html Scroll down to get to the manifold build. Of course...

I didn't use a GOTT cooler, but in my Igloo, I used the standard cooler bulkhead. If you look in the second picture in this link, you can compare the indentation on the outside of the cooler where the valve is to yours. If you have a deeper indentation, then get the extra long bulkhead...

What do you mean no sanitation? Didn't you see the mask? You can't even BREATHE on the "powder". But you can then place it on the dirty counter without a lid while you wave your pipe all around. Reactivate your yeast at 100 degrees and add it to the hot "wort". Then add cool water to the...

Jessie wears tank tops and Dr. Drunk wears long sleeves...

Here's my Stir Plate! http://imperialhops.blogspot.mx/2015/03/since-we-are-graduating-to-10-gallon.html

I honestly don't think so. During the boil, the spice ball travels throughout the Brew Kettle and "spreads the love".

The spice balls I use are Stainless. I'm not sure if the chains that come with them are, so I take them off. The 4" x 4" spice ball can handle about 2 oz of hop pellets. The 3" x 3", about 1.5 oz. Smaller than that can handle a smaller ratio. The 1.75" tea ball infuser can only...

I use a side pickup tube. I then installed a bazooka screen over the pickup tube. Of course I hat to take the bazooka screen apart, but that gave me a closed nipple I could use somewhere else... ANYWAY...for my hops, I use 4" spice balls and don't get a lot of residue in the BK, but if I...

So far, these 12V wonders have worked like a charm: http://imperialhops.blogspot.com/2015/02/ok-so-in-going-with-pumps-in-our-system.html

I just did two 10 Gallon AG Batches in a day. It only added about an hour and a half to the brew day. Like others have stated, start the second Mash when the first is boiling. If the First boil is a 60 min boil, then don't start the Mash when the first wort begins to boil. Give it 30...

Austin Homebrew has High Temp Silicone Hose for $2.40 per foot. HOSE HOSE HOSE I got 25 feet of this for my setup and I have no issues with it.

How to Sparge? With this Sparge Assembly, of course! http://imperialhops.blogspot.com/2015/03/we-have-decided-on-sparge-method.html

I finally finished this thread. Congratulations on the Happy Ending! At the same time, it's just the beginning. Thank you for being so forthright with the information.

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@Hello: I have found a source for 2" thick 4' x 8' rigid foam insulation for $10. It's not too far from Raleigh. I picked some up just a couple weeks ago. PM me if you want more information. I work in RTP and it took me an hour to get there.

I have updated the blog with a simple, but effective method for labeling pump hoses: http://imperialhops.blogspot.com/2015/03/so-i-was-researching-hose-labels.html

I did a test run of this pump during a sparge and let me tell you: The manifold design is the key. The fact that I used such small holes turned out to be one of the best decisions throughout the whole system. During the vorlauf process, I got NO grains whatsoever. I went ahead and...