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Thanks, that's my understanding. I'm guessing that the "less active cells" part of the slurry approach might be offset by adding the oxygenation process to the starter build.

I think I've learned something here about my starter process, so appreciate the knowledge. I'm wondering what the rest of your process is after letting the yeast grow: do you just pitch when the starter has reached its peak, or do you refrigerate and decant? I've been doing the latter...

These pumps have been sold.

Excellent condition keezer with Johnson Controls A419 temperature controller. This keezer holds 5 kegs, and includes 5-way CO2 manifold, draft tower with 5 taps, 5 beer lines and ball-lock quick disconnects. It's ready to go, lines and taps cleaned... I'm selling because my back can't handle...

I have two Chuggers -- one inline and one standard -- both stainless and in excellent shape. The standard pump comes with stainless quick disconnects and a stainless ball valve. $100 each or $175 for both + shipping.

Did my second brew on the system a day or so ago. First brew was a simple pale ale, which went very well. Second was a NEIPA. On both I undlerlet the mash and recirculated fully open. On the first, no issues at all. On the NEIPA with heavier grain bill (including 3# flaked oats/unmilled), after...

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I'm in Idaho. There's just one left.

Yes! Electrician instantly knew what the problem was; neutral not wired to main bus in panel. Two-minute fix, and autotune went perfectly: 18 gallons of 50F water to 174 in a little over 60'. Temp sensor spot on, element fired within 1.5 degrees. Next question is: is it a bad idea to put a...

Waiting on the electrician to come check his work.

Well, got everything set up, electrical installed (two separate GFCI 30A/240V circuits, plus a 120V circuit for the accessory ports), and plugged in the controller... Trips breakers. It looks like it's the 3V controller. Hmph.

UPDATE: Pumps are Chugger's X-Dry Tri-Clamp models (really nice!).

I converted from propane to electric via turnkey and am selling the older stuff: 15-gallon stainless HLT (Morebeer; includes thermometer but does not include ball valve): $125 15-gallon stainless MT w/ false bottom and sparge arm (Morebeer; includes thermometer but does not include ball valve)...

Looks very useful!

Thanks for the great post! I just unboxed my 3V system today, and am waiting for the electrician. Will post photos once I've got it running. One question, which might be off track, but I always wondered about: everyone's pumps seem to be oriented horizontally, but I've always had mine mounted...

Thanks! Clever solution on the outlet issue; I'm planning on wall outlets with 10' extension cords to the controller, but will show my electrician your setup and see what he thinks.

Just pulled the trigger on the 3v system with Unitank. Yikes. Feels a bit like elk hunting: what have I done? Now the fun begins. I'll try to update when I get it and add to the scarce reports on it (Mike's valuable information notwithstanding).

Norcal Brewing Solutions 1 quart yeast brink, and a Tilt. Bitchen.

Thanks. Your input has helped. Now I just hope my electrician can come up with a good plan so I can pull the trigger on this system and stop the madness! My alternative is a 50a panel from EBS, modifying my current stuff from propane to electric. Looking at going the condenser route instead of...