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I'll agree on the lower fluoride and chlorine content in RO or distilled water. But there are no such controls on spring water, depends on the water source. And none of these methods produce sterile water, especially spring water. Bottled water is tested only at bottling, while municipal water...

Maybe I'll give it a pass then and join the Facebook page instead.

Really great work, I like every aspect of this build. I imagine you will spend a fair amount of time there.

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I tried to register on areyouansob but my account has not been activated even though I signed up in march. Can anyone tell me if the board is still active or maybe my account has been missed. Would be nice to chat to some locals. Thanks

Stretch it over a hula hoop?

You can also put the solution directly into the bucket and lower the empty carboy into it. A hose in the carboy to displace air will ensure that it settles at an equilibrium volume, then you can pull the hose out. Should save lifting 20 pounds of slippery glass.

Useful link, interesting that acetic acid attacks polycarbonate. Don't get any vinegar on it.

What is the chugger made from? I don't forsee any issues, 10% citric acid does not have a pH much lower than orange juice. And less acidic than coke. Polycarbonate is also fairly inert, but you could test on a cd or dvd, I believe they are polycarbonate.

^^^ Cheers to the above few posters for the information.

I thought you want to avoid vigorous stirring while the wort is hot. Doesn't that add oxygen while the wort is susceptible to add off flavors?

The ice bath needs some water in it. Ice itself is a poor conductor of heat and needs water to be effective. Throwing some salt in the ice bath lowers the freezing point to below 0C allowing for faster cooling. I've done this a few times in the kitchen sink.