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  1. RufusBrewer

    Brewtroller - just purchased, problems with boil settings

    Try this: Open file: config.h Line 270 preboil_alarm 205 Edit the line to a different value, say 200. See what happens. If that does not work, open each in the github.com link and search for 205, and some integers near that. Also search preboil, alarm. See if anything looks like it is working...
  2. RufusBrewer

    Klarstein XXL brewing system

    Klarstein 30L is sold on Amazon in the USA. For what it is worth, it get 4.5 stars on 20 reviews. Is there eBay Ireland? Did you look there? How are you at DIY? If you or somebody you trust is good, I expect you can get all the parts you need local. The only tricky bit might be getting a good...
  3. RufusBrewer

    Starsan to sanitize bottles?

    I love my bottle injector and bottle tree. Pump some StarSan into the bottle let it drain on the tree for a while. Then fill it up.
  4. RufusBrewer

    Opinions on Clawhammer 20G Homebrew System

    I just saw the updated Cube E on brewhardware. As you pointed out, the updates/tweaks are good. At $40.00 (that is only 10%) more than the brewcommander, makes for an interesting choice. I have a brewcommader and like it. I do not think I will ever use for automated step mashing. From what I...
  5. RufusBrewer

    Opinions on Clawhammer 20G Homebrew System

    The hardware looks solid. The control box appears to be a proprietary device. I did not see any mention the software running your mash. Maybe it is the greatest control system in the world, maybe the dumbest most basic. Probably somewhere in between. I have no opinion, one way or another. That...
  6. RufusBrewer

    Removing plastic labels?

    My go to bottle label remover is PBW. An over night soak in PBW and a scotch bite scrubby to get that last bit glue residue. Never fails me. I have tried Oxyclean with unacceptable results. White powdery residue, took a soak in PBW and bottle brush to clean it up. For me, the minor savings in...
  7. RufusBrewer

    I'm an apartment brewer looking to level up to all-grain brewing and need some advice/guidance

    +1 on trying to bridge the gap from apartment to pro, not worth it. what makes life easy in your apartment will be a pain when scaled up, and the other way around. Maybe you could "invest" in some lab equipment. (for me an excuse to get some cool new things)
  8. RufusBrewer

    Brewtroller - just purchased, problems with boil settings

    "jcdillin" look for posts from this guy here on homebrewtalk. He appears to be some sort of developer of brewtroller. He was last seen here 09/2018. Try sending him a PM, maybe it will get to him. Just a stab in the dark herr. I saw one post where he says switch from On/Off mode to PID mode.
  9. RufusBrewer

    leaking mash tun

    I had the same issue with my cooler based mashtun. I ended up stuffing the space around the holes with sandwich bags to reinforce the plastic walls of the cooler. I also made some spacers to shim the space between the outside nut and the cooler wall. I had access to a machine shop at work...
  10. RufusBrewer

    Brewtroller - just purchased, problems with boil settings

    I am not familiar with the brewtroller. But your post is >24 hours old. I offer what I can. You have one of two problems, remotely possible two concurrent problems. #1 operator error or #2 hardware mistakes. ( I assume for now the software is OK) You bought a complete system from somebody. Is...
  11. RufusBrewer

    Frosted Flakes cream ale experiment

    You literally did a ceral mash/ https://winning-homebrew.com/cereal-mash.html
  12. RufusBrewer

    London trip recommendation

    Excellent Idea. As the graet Ray Davies said, "Beer that gets pulled up from the wood." (probably paraphrased)
  13. RufusBrewer

    London trip recommendation

    Try the English version of beer that is available in The States. I recall England's Bass Ale was beautifully superior to what we get in The States.
  14. RufusBrewer

    3 prong gfci protection cable?

    I have read of people buying from this web site and never heard of anybody being dissatisfied. There are similar products on Amazon and ebay. These cables have advantage of coming premade, or easily made as opposed to installing a spa panel, which is not so much a DIY project. Plus cables are...
  15. RufusBrewer

    Most overrated beer

    That is my reaction to Corona. First sip on s "Hmmmm. This stuff ain't all that bad. Why do I disparage it so much?" Then by the third sip, "Oh yeah, it has no staying power or flavor." At least Corona is mostly beer sins of omission. If I am in a situation and cornered into accepting a...
  16. RufusBrewer

    Kölsch: Infusion or Decoction?

    From what I can see and what I believe to be true, there are two reasons to do a decoration mash. #1 For the historical reference. To experience some the same way as it was done in days of old. The old "Because it's there. Because you can. Because it's looks fun." #2 To see if the decoction...
  17. RufusBrewer

    Fermentation stopped after going well - thinking about pitching more yeast.

    +1 Come to no conclusion and take no action until you a gravity reading with a hydrometer. More than once, I was convinced that I had a problem with my fermentation. Until I pulled a sample and measured with the hydrometer. Not sure what and why things happened, but my beer was right hwere it...
  18. RufusBrewer

    200+ lbs of pears and apples and no press to be found

    I tired the food processor route. It did not take me long before threw in the towel. It would take a long long time to get through the apples I had on hand. The press can be easy. The tricky part is creating something sturdy and strong enough that bottle jack can press against. Other wise, all...
  19. RufusBrewer

    Hydrometer-v- Refractometer

    Where I cannot get my head around my refractometer is the line is pretty fuzzy. I do not know how to identify where the line landed on the scale. Maybe there is operator error on my part? How do others deal with this?
  20. RufusBrewer

    Brew room cart

    It appears to check all the boxes, assuming the dimensions are what you require. The price is very good. Maybe too good. Is there a catch? What do they charge for shipping?
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