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The lids are still only $7.35 at Home Depot. This beats almost all deals I see posted.

I have been using the Avantco 3500 for a little over 5 years. It runs at full power to heat strike water and from mash temp, then about 2300W for boil (with a steam condenser), but closer to full power the first few years before installing the condenser. However, I have it sitting on two 2x4s...

That cold start is what gets 'em. If you have problems with startup and can manage it, start the motor/drill before adding grains. Unfortunately, that is not always convenient or possible.

I bought a used Bodine DC gearmotor and controller off eBay 5 years ago. The nice thing about the DC motor and controller is that it is variable speed, so you can adjust as necessary. At low speed, 1/4 HP is plenty to start up. Bodine 42A5BEPM-E2 Steel 1/4HP DC Gearmotor (10:1 reducer) Bodine...

Is your kettle big enough for a full volume mash? You have BIAB brewed using "conventional" 3V parameters. Some will argue, but the benefit of BIAB is using full volume and not requiring a separate sparge. You clearly did not get the lautering efficiency. While that is a very fine mesh, I...

found here - Basic Brewing™ : Home Brewing Beer Podcast and DVD - Basic Brewing Radio™ 2009 & http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-02-09biab.mp3 and Beersmith's Brad Smith's interview with Pat Hollingdale on Feb 24, 2011 - Brew in a Bag (BIAB) Down Under – BeerSmith Podcast 10

I BIAB indoors with an Avantco IC3500 and a Spike 20G kettle. I bought a HotRod Heat Stick from brewhardware.com to supplement the 3.5KW to reduce heating times. Not too long afterwards, I installed a boil condenser, which has negated the need for higher power. I do not try to actively...

This is all that is necessary. Simply stir thoroughly as you get close to your strike temp.

Well, I finally brewed for the 1st time since I bought the Hopstopper ~2 months ago. Unfortunately, I had 2 significant failures. I stated earlier that I electric brew with induction, but didn't mention that it is BIAB also. I should have been clued in when I heard boiling action when...

That's impressive. Can't wait to receve and use mine. I probably typically leave 3-4 quarts of wort/trub in the kettle after transferring 9 gal to the fermenter. Looking forward to a considerable yield improvement,

You've inspired me to buy a Hopstopper 2.0. I electric brew with induction, so I just need the Hopstopper with no additions. I normally let my wort settle for 20-30 minutes after whirlpool before transferring to minimize the transfer of trub. I assume this is no longer necessary , or at least...

I assume your keezer has a collar that is not shielded (with metal). I have a freezer used for storage or fermentation, but it has metal everywhere except at the gasket. I'm wondering if the link between the sensor and hub would be reliable.

My lid is almost always on. I have been using the IC3500 for 4.5 years as mentioned above, and have added a boil condenser for the last 3. Simple DIY BIAB indoor electric brewing. I have no interest in expanding to a 3V system.

I have been using an Avantco IC3500 with my 20G Spike kettle for 4.5 years. The outside kettle diameter is ~18", so it sits on the outer frame of the IC3500. There is no problem with the weight nor getting the heat into the kettle.

Go with the 20 gallon kettle. I have a 20G Spike that I have been BIABing with for 5 years. I typically do 9G into the fermenter in the 1.050-1.070 range and have PLENTY of room. Worst case for 12G of 1.065 would be that you couldn't quite do a full-volume mash, having to add some water at...

I call total BS on SSB and would let them know the bad publicity they receive on this and possibly other forums will far outweigh their poor quality and customer service. Does the gap remain 0.13mm (0.005") as you adjust the gap settings? Too bad they tried to simplify things by providing...

I don't think that there is condensation on the lid, but when I open the lid, my goal is not to get burned by the steam that gets released, so I'm not examining the bottom of the lid. I can't sat definitively that there's none. However, I have created award-winning beers with BIAB and a boil...

Just watched the entire the Beersmith video again; BTW, thanks for not pointing out the pertinent parts to watch. I see and hear nothing that disqualifies the condenser as an acceptable tool. A vigorous boil is maintained, and the volatiles are removed due to the vacuum created. Additionally...

I have to agree wholeheartedly with Bobby. I have been using a condenser for several years, built from scratch thanks to Brundog (so I didn't buy from Bobby if you're concerned about bias). The condenser is a LOT less expensive than any vent system I looked at adding, and works fantastically...

Doh! Of course. Still probably not the source of TaylorBrewed's problem. Removed my misinformation.