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I ended up cold crashing it. Next time I brew this one I will place it within my brew schedule so I am not rushed. Unfortunately, I needed my conical to add more styles to my mix. I do like the taste and will enjoy this beer. I want to thank you all for your advice.

I do not use this yeast very often and if I ever had this as an issue, I no longer remember. Today is October 1, 2013. On 9/17/13 I pitched a Wyeast 2565 starter to a 15 gallon conical. Everything took off well and my temp controlled chamber kept the yeast happy at 62F + or - 3F. I took...

Last winter I finished the remodel of my 1916 edition. That, based on the Norwegian language newspapers found in the wall. The great grand daughter of the second generation gave me a picture of the home of around 1900. The OP and I seem to be in the same circumstance. Mine is an out...

I am converting one of my farms outbuildings to a dedicated brewery. I use temperature controlled refrigerators for fermenting my 15 gallon batches. Living in Wisconsin the winters can get cold and it is my understanding that refrigerators have a hard time operating in freezing conditions...

I would replace all of the rubber as indicated above. The only thing I would change is adding a sanitation step to all rubber and hardware prior to reassemble.

Thank you, well said. I like the wort saving idea.

Later today I will pick up my new HLT. That will complete a process resulting in the move from a ten gallon to a fifteen gallon brewery. I will of course need to dial in my equipment and set up my software etc. My question, I am used to brewing 10 gallon brews. Should I continue to do so...

Maybe there is another place to get CO2 in your area. Look around. Maybe you could take the keg to your local tavern or craft brewery and they would give you a CO2 splurge.

It is always a good idea to check, using a soap solution or a comparable commercial, every fitting from the tank into the corny. I also have drained a 5lb tank in no time. I also now always lube all of the, "O" rings witha food grade petro gel. Then, after filling the corny I place the...

Currently, I have a 10 gallon IPA fermenting in my 15 gallon plastic fermenter with tri-clover hardware below. Looking good. I will of course want to move to capacity and brew 15 gallon batches. I also want to pull yeast and reuse it for the next 15 gallon brew. I am trying to figure...

It is not like I have not read this thread in total. I have. And most of it a second time. I just went back to confirm my memory and did not locate what I think is buried. YEAST PITCHING PROCESS: I am about to pitch my yeast to a ten gallon batch in a 15-20gallon fermenter. I have...

And maybe now is a good time to refresh memories or offer advice on sanitizing these conicals. I will not have a spray ball for awhile so will be using a pump for cleaning and sanitizing. I do not plan on using a brush either. Thoughts? How do you clean and sanitize>

I am currently testing my 15 gallon conical for leaks. I found one where the tri clover system screws into the bottom of the conical. I will use pipe tape to take care of it. I will be attaching the temperature prob of my Johnson temp control to the side of the conical. I will make a...

Spray Balls There have been references for the use of spray balls used to clean in place a conical. What do people use as a spray ball and where do you get them? Thanks

Looks good.

Yes, the coils are attached to the back. So therefore, I do not need to worry about any lines between the freezer and the refrigerator? That would be welcome news. TY

Did I read back up in this thread that to eliminate the plastic smell of the conical I should simply leave it in the sun for a few days? Thanks

I will soon begin my build with a 15 gallon conical. I will be using a yeast catcher as well. My question: My 15 gallon conical will fit in the frig I am using. I would though like some extra head room above the tank. I will be using an auto siphon for transferring beer to kegs. Can I be...

The other thing to consider is that about ten years ago John Menard pleaded out on a charge that he took arsenic from his company and put it into the residential garbage waste stream. So this billionaire paid a $10,000 fine and you and I got stuck with the potential clean up of our water.

So, to compare apples to apples what is the volume of the 2" sight glass without the 1.5" to 2" adapter?