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I made my Electric Kettle using a Simmerstat to control power to my element. The following are pictures of my upgraded version. If anyone has questions I would be happy to answer them. TD

I am just about done with my 42 qt kettle. I will get take some pictures and get them up on Friday. If you are interested I also post the address of the vendor who I bought the simmerstat through. TD

I have to chime in on this discussion of controling your element. When I initially got into homebrewing I bought a made in England Brewing Bucket that ran off of a 220v. Controling the element was a device called a simmerstat. It worked by cycling your element on and off the higher the setting...

Bingo award on your wiring suggestions. The P is a lead for a pilot light so I ignored it. For what its worth. I hooked the incoming white wire to the L1 and hooked the white wire to H1 which leads to the elment. The incoming black wire hooked to L2 and hooked the black wire to H2 which...

What is the purpose of the perforated vinyl tube??? Does the tube actually go inside the SS braid? I have a piece of copper inside mine to hold the braid down. Does it serve the same purpose??? TD

Thanks alot for your specific instructions. Just finished mine and the stir plate works like a charm. Only thing I did differently was tinker with the height of the fan. Again thank you for you patient and your dedication to share information. Cheers. TD

I have the conical that both of you are considering. Let me see if I can answer your questions and concerns. >>>That said - when you drain sediment, etc. from the bottom port, the level of good beer falls, correct. So after 2 weeks in a conical, there should be no sediment, and good beer...

Why don't you put it in your suitcase and see how far you get???? TD

When I started Homebrewing I used these exclusively. I view these as a good lesson on how to keg. I now have been Kegging for the past three years and have a whole set up sitting in my basement. Anyone wanting them shoot me an offer and I would be will to let them go. No reasonable offer...

When I started Homebrewing I used these exclusively. I view these as a good lesson on how to keg. I now have been Kegging for the past three years and have a whole set up sitting in my basement. Anyone wanting them shoot me an offer and I would be will to let them go. No reasonable offer...

Speaking from experience.... If you are up north in Mosul a trip to Dahouk in the Kurdish controled part of Iraq has stores that sell Heinieken and Amstel. Talk about a beer buzz when you haven't had anything to drink for 7 months and it is 1235 degrees out. Whew Where ever you are going...

I always aerate my cooled wort using O2 and a stone after tranfering to my fermenter. I have always aerated and then dropped my yeast into the wort, sealed everthing up and waited for fermentation to begin. My question is, Can I drop my yeast into my wort and then aerate? Does it make any...

I have two identical pots that I use for Mini Mashing. I have to agree that this is just about the minimum size if you are considering All-Grain. The spigots on the pots work alright. The only problem is control flow from the spigot but is not a big deal. Don't believe any of the...

I have three of them. Just fill them up with your hops and throw them in. Wash them out when your done. 1 ounce seems to be the max you can put in them. TD

Done Deal, Thanks everyone for helping with this recipe. Can't wait to try it and I will be sure to let everyone know how it turns out!!!! TD

Taking everything so far into consideration this is what I have formulated. Again please review/critique my mini mash recipe and make suggestions.. Right now I am struggling with the Hops. But I know I am getting close Thanks again TD Pale Ale Grain/Extract/Sugar Amount Name...

Thanks!!! You have given me something to think about. I had initially stuck the chocolate in to give it a subtle taste. By deleting it and the Vienne and adding the Victory I can see where I can regain a dry toasty taste. How much Victory would you use for a Mini Mash??? TD

I am planning on making a Pale Ale to get ready for summer. I have tried many recipes in the past, all with a varying degree of success. I have tweaked my current recipe and have come up with this one. Could my friends here at HBT please review/critique my mini mash recipe and make suggestions...

I will be in the Kansas City area here in the near future. Are there any Home Brew shops that you would recommend... TD