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Geeze, you're really confused diatonic! I think you meant consuming too much homebrew while enjoying information hehe :D. Anyway, on the priming front, I always had trouble priming mine, but the version I have has a 1/2" inlet. I think you all will have a much easier time achieving and...

Where did you get the idea that these are self-priming? I've been using one for 15 years, and while it may be a lot of great things, self-priming it certainly aint. I may be wrong, but I don't think I've ever seen a mag coupled pump that was self-priming. In fact I think that would be...

Funny timing, this thread. I used one of these pumps for 10 years until I had to take a break from brewing. After 5 years without it, I'm rebuilding and improving my rig and am using the same pump, but mounting it vertically this time. Long story short, I powered it up dry to test my control...

I use 1/2" Flare fittings for all of my hoses that will not be disconnected during a brew session. I don't see anyone else doing this nowadays, but when I put together my system, there wasn't much else available, and I had access to them cheap. Mine are brass (pickled), but you can get them in...

Since you're just starting with AG, I would strongly advise against step mashing until you're sure you want to do it and have a few single infusions under your belt. You will probably find you don't need it at all, since modern malts are generally highly modified, and you can actually do more...

LOL, see what you started? :D

This is not a 3-way switch. Using two of these switches to individually control two elements can be done, but it is considerably less safe, since you're now introducing the element of human error (the distinct possibility that the user will inadvertantly turn on both switches at the same time)...

It also looks like Santiam has vanished into thin air. Santiam is one of my favorites, and I'd love to get a cutting of it. It makes it even more difficult for me to get with the quarantine in place. If anyone has any leads, I'd be grateful... MrH

I can't speak to the welding question, but I've been using these for quite a while and they're holding up pretty good. I'd recommend a step bit over a hole saw. You get a very, very clean hole with a step bit, just as good as a punch. Oh, and they have a store in Dothan...

Yeah, I've been really surprised at this. The past three years we've had pretty nasty winters. I'm a Southern California beach kid and still don't own a pair of pants, so I'll take all the mild weather I can get...

I'll be picking up some manure tomorrow to give them some food (and encouragement.) Oh, and they're poking through the mulch that's been there all winter. ;) MrH

You haven't said where in Canada you are. I'm on the peninsula in Washington State, and I've also grown hops in San Diego. It sounds like you've never grown hops before. Although I'm not a huge fan of it and don't grow it here, Cascades are known to be the easiest variety to grow in nearly...

I feel for all you guys who have been getting pummeled with all the winter weather, but here in Washington we've had one of the mildest winters I've ever seen. No snow this year, and only a few days below freezing. And just yesterday, imagine my surprise when I found my Hallertauer and one of...

Understood, and I have no doubt you'll be happy with the one you chose. Like I said, I think it's silly to spend $800-$1k for a 7 gallon fermenter when the 14gal is the same price. BUT, it makes MUCH more sense to go that way when there is a significant difference in price. BTW...

I assume then that you don't use a pump in your rig? If that's the case, then it makes sense, except the part about kegging/bottling. One of the biggest benefits of the $$$ conicals is the fact that they can be pressurized to push the beer with CO2. That's another reason I'm waiting to see...

There is a common misconception that a fermenter must be sized exactly for the brewlength. I don't know where this comes from, but when you think about it, it really doesn't make sense, just like the obsession with closed fermentation in general. If you are on top of your sanitation, pitch the...

That should be fine up to 5500W. Keep in mind that if you do choose to go to 5500W you'll need to run 10ga wire at a minimum, so I'd plan accordingly. I recommend SJOOW (cord) to make it easier to wire inside your CP. This is the fat flexible cord you can find at a big box store $1.50 to...

Sure, but the point is for the same price, you have the flexibility to grow if you want. You may be 100% sure today that you will never, ever want to do more than 5 gallons, but we all know how all-consuming this hobby can be, and a (expensive) stainless conical fermenter is something that...

I didn't get from this why you have to lift it? You can't wheel it around if it has casters?

I've often wondered that as well. 1/2 barrel seems like a no-brainer...