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An alternative to having a GFCI breaker in the panel is to use an inline GFCI breaker. Pricing is probably about the same. The benefit of the inline cord is it gives you about another 6 feet of reach and it is portable, should you move to a different brew location. I also like that I can...

@KBW PilotHouse - Welcome to the forum! Perhaps I missed something, but you asked " Do you know for a fact that you can use a controller with them? " hence @IslandLizard reply " I know (for a fact) it's not easy to use an outside controller with induction plates. " Not sure why you felt that...

+1 for the comically large whisk. It is a gamechanger. Mashing in alone, I use to slowly dump 1/2 the grains, then stir with the mash paddle, then dump the remaining 1/2 bag, then stir again. If it was a good brew day, I got all the grains in the BIAB, but often I'd lose some. Now I dump...

US-05 is my go to dry yeast. Lutra is similar except it can run at much higher temps, which is why I tried it this summer. Harvest the slurry of a batch below 1.059 OG and keep it in the fridge in pint mason jars topped off with boiled and cooled water. I typically make 4-5 pint jars from a...

I would suspect it is the lime peel giving the tart flavors. Have you made this recipe before with that amount of lime? If not, cut the amount in half and see where it goes next time. I tasted citrus notes with Voss Kveik that was pitched at 90F, but the 6 batches with Lutra pitched at 84F...

+1 for the Avantco IC3500 induction burner. Bought one about a year ago to replace the propane burner. This allowed me to move the brewery to the basement about 4 months ago. Being able to brew in a 72F basement vs a 92F garage in the middle of summer makes everything more enjoyable. Not...

I tried fermenting in the boil kettle about 3 years ago when it was suggested by @Miraculix. I've been using this method ever since. 76 batches without issue. I use a stainless hop spider to keep the hops and other boil additions (e.g. orange peel) out, but everything else stays in for the...

Lutra likes it hot. You might want to try wrapping your fermenter with a towel or blanket to keep the temps between 75F - 85F. It will probably eliminate the need to use the mat. Like Miraculix said, I'd be curious if there is a taste difference with just and airlock vs. 15 psi. Do you...

+1. Brewed a Munich Helles grain bill this morning and pitched 2nd gen Lutra @ 87F 3 hours ago with 2.2 grams of Wyeast Nutrient for giggles. Airlock is popping already. Temp has coasted down to 84F. We'll see where it goes. First batch with Lutra was a honey ale and it dropped clear...

Ugh. I get them too. I've found if I try to get rid of them as soon as they start, I have better success. If I wait to see if they'll go away on their own, it's tougher to get them to stop. There are 2 solutions I've found works about 80% of the time. First thing I try is sucking on a...

+1 for Fireline in Leesburg. Just call before you go to ensure there is someone there to do the refill. Jacqueline typically takes care of the front of the shop and she is great to work with. And they do use Bev Grade CO2. I was in the same boat as you. I bought a brand new 10# tank and...

You may want to try isolating the gas side components. Disconnect the CO2 line that goes from your regulator to your distribution block and retest. If the pressure drops at the same rate, then the leak is likely in the regulator assembly (gauges, connection to tank, regulator itself, etc.)...

You can try a speed controller but to get it from 3000 rpm to <200 RPM is a big task, but a controller and pulleys might get you there. https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Variable-Adjuster-Inline-Controller/dp/B015SLCJ2W/ I got a low-speed drill (sometimes called a 'Mud Mixing drill') that has...

+1. I've discovered several "micro-leaks" from the PRV by spraying them with StarSan after the keg is purged. I change the spray bottle to full stream and slowly fill the PRV to check for bubbles (along with the lid and posts). I use to go through 10# of CO2 in 8 to 9 months. Now it's a...

I had this problem too when I first started kegging. My mistake was I would lock down the lid prior to putting it on gas. Now I do the opposite. I use the gas to seat the lid then lock it down. Never had a leak since. Also go easy on the lube. You should not see globs of lube on the...

This is a really interesting idea. Surely worth a test. The cooling from the air would be beneficial in my use case and the additional O2 would help aerate for the yeast. I would definitely add some kind of in-line filter as I've seen oil slicks on aquariums from the air pumps. It's...

Exactly what I'm planning, except I will use a stainless mash paddle cut to length. I know the mash paddle is completely food safe and should provide plenty of movement at 100 RPM. My plan is to use this at flameout to keep wort moving over my immersion chiller. None of my kettles are...

I know you said you don't use detergents, but it could still be your glassware. Are you getting any lacing from IPA's that are retaining head? If not, the glasses might not be "beer clean". https://www.kegworks.com/blog/beer-clean-glass/ Try the salt test. The salt can also be used to...

There are still many die hard fans of glass carboys. I was one of them until what everyone said will eventually happen actually happened to me. Like you, I was lucky that no one was hurt. Here's a thread on converting a stainless pot to a fermentor. I continue to use this system today...

If you're using a converted refrigerator, you may be able to find some space on the door. I made a custom mount to keep it in place. Here's a picture with a 10# tank, but my 20# tank will fit in there too. ~HopSing.