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I used a balloon or a rubber glove to seal around each gauge and the tank valve. If there's a leak, the balloon inflates. I found a leak coming from a faulty pressure gauge this way.

I use mats like this all the time. Count me in, too.

I found a way to get the power cord to run through the inside of the fridge. There is a drain hole in the back for moisture to run of the coils and into a pan underneath. I don't want to plug this hole with the power cord, of course. What I can do is drill a new hole near the drain hole and put...

I have thought it about this, too. My thought was to remove the top, this will eventually be reattached to the collar. Then, construct an "inner" collar using the required '2 by' size, ie. 2x6. The outer side of the collar MUST align with the exterior sides of the freezer. Then, add a wider...

I am planning a similar build on a Danby mini fridge I bought off of CL. I watched a video where the collar was attached to the main body using glue and T-straps. I plan to do the same, but, I want to mount an Inkbird controller flush into the top of the collar and run all wires inside the...

I use a fridge/freezer as fermentation chamber and tried using dry dessicant, not very effective. What I have found effective is a small AC fan that keeps the air circulating and makes for even temperature. Haven't had any big issues with mold and mildew despite the humid summers. Keep the...

I always build a 1 to 2 liter starter from liquid yeast depending on my batch size. Lately, I have been considering using the canned wort, not to make the initial starter but to activate the decanted yeast from the starter and pitch it all into the fermenter. First, I would make a starter, as...

When I had this same problem a while ago, I felt that I had under-pitched the yeast, or the yeast was old and/or weak.

Manufacturers data for attenuation is usually a range, say 75% to 80% with some margin of error, I suppose. However scientific you want to get, it's still a crapshoot for the FG. The last batch I made, in the previous post, finished out at 1.008, the starter finished at 1.006. However you want...

I brewed a one liter British Ale Yeast (Wyeast 1098) starter with OG 1.038 and after 24 hours when it appeared finished, the FG was 1.009. I pitched this yeast starter into a 2.3 gallon batch of pale ale (OG 1.066) and when it finished fermenting the FG was 1.009. Coincidence? Maybe. But I am...

I know that you can hold back a small amount of wort from the primary fermenter and dose it with some yeast to determine approximate final gravity, but....if I make a starter for the batch, would I get close enough if I test the beer from the starter? It's the same yeast I intend to use in the...

I built one a while ago and found that I needed a bigger cooler (chill bin) than the 40 qt I was using. Also, with a glycol/water mix you can chill below freezing. If I had it to do over again, I would use an 80 qt bin with 2.5-3.0 gallons of glyclol and 6 gallons of water. Be aware that some...

I think that would work ok provided you didn't underpitch the 5 gallon brew. I have used yeast from 5 gallon batches to repitch into 10 gallon batches and things go nuts, fermentation finishes in less than 2 days sometimes. I am sure that would be plenty for 15 or 20 gallon batches. Give it a...

Visited Belfast and the Giant's Causeway a few years ago. Loved Erin and want to go back again someday. Welcome to HBT. Slainte

You say your old bag was not drain friendly but the new one is, I suppose. I'd say your old bag was holding back on you. A real fine crush may not absorb as much liquid because it's probably a few steps away from being flour.

Anyone notice that since Northern Brewer reinstated their free shipping on orders over $59 that most of the prices have increased dramatically, some as much as 30%, many grains increased by 50 cents a pound. Outrageous.

No problem as far as I can see. 4 month old liquid yeast is a little too old for my comfort but there should be about 33% viability. You didn't mention the batch size so I assume 5 gallons. A 2 liter starter (on a stir plate) should yield about 350 billion cells and you need at least 290...

Congrats on starting your journey. Looking at your attachment it is apparent that you are brewing an ale, which is not much different than a lager, at least on the hot side. On the cold side, ale fermentation is much warmer than lager and temperature control during fermentation is crucial...

I have a couple of BrewBuckets that I plan on using a pressure transfer with. Got the kit but haven't tried it yet. Here's a link to the info: https://ssbrewtech.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/210211086-Can-I-perform-a-pressurized-transfer-with-the-Brew-Bucket-s-flat-lid-

I hear ya, I had an order at MoreBeer in the warehouse but not yet picked. After two weeks and no change in the status, I cancelled the order.