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I could really use a pair of these!

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I couldn't find it at my local HD, but I got it all at Lowes. You can go to the website and search on cpvc fittings and see if it's available for pick up. Just make sure you get "C"PVC, as it can handle temps up to 200 F.

I just push them together to mash. Stays together and then comes apart easy for cleanup. Of course, the slots face bottom for brewing. You can either cut slots or drill holes. Fortunately, my harbor freight table top band saw made quick work of it. Look for YouTube videos.

I was having the same problem. 3 Stuck in a row. I got rid of the false bottom and made a manifold out of CPVC for under $10 and have been very happy.

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Amen, Braj! Start simple. Be sure you enjoy it and want to continue and go from there.

Sounds like you've got a good plan. No need to rush into extras. I'm looking for a kegging setup now. But, no rush. Bottling still works, and I can afford to wait until I catch a great deal. Black Friday's around the corner (or here at a lot of places).

Sounds pretty smart to me.

Another bit of advice I'll offer - focus on repeatability. Document everything! Strike water, mash, fermentation temps. Volumes of strike, sparge, pre-boil, post-boil, initial fermenter, packaging and dead spaces. Times for mash, boil fermentation. (I'm sure I'm forgetting some things). I...

Are you "new" new? Have you brewed before? If so, I'd start slow. People have been brewing great beer in basic equipment kits for a log time. Money is a focal point. How much are you willing to spend? There are tons of shiny toys out there that promise to make you a better brewer. If...

The mill is the biggest investment. I got a Cereal Killer (love some of the names they come up with) from AIH on sale for about $100, which I've been happy with. Both HD and Lowes sell versions of the Gamma lids for $8.78 & $7.98 (respectively).

Have you seen Beer-N-BBQ by Larry on Youtube? He's an engineer/home brewer and has created an intricate brewing spread sheet - Tools & Calculators. The "Beer Line Length" tab might be what you're looking for.

I watched a Youtube video ranting about glass carboys because they can break. I thought "Eh, I haven't had one ever break." Wouldn't you know it? Within 2 weeks, I was cleaning one. I have the handles that clamp around the neck. The PBW (clone) made it slick enough to slip off with a gallon...

I haven't done any cold crashing either. Does it affect the amount of priming sugar used, or is that still based on the temp during the conditioning phase?

Yep, my bad!

I'm pretty sure 1/16 teaspoon is not a quarter of a teaspoon ;) I'm sure you mean 1/4 of a Camden tablet?

That video is clever. I was going to say, if you can invert the carboy, so the stopper is in the neck, and somehow increase the pressure inside. The pressure should pop it out. I'm not sure how to increase the pressure, though. Some how get a fermentation going? Heat water (carefully)...

I completely agree. While I'm far from an expert, I don't think you can eliminate it outside laboratory conditions.

Interesting. I haven't read a lot on O2 and oxidation. So, do you guys think a significant amount of O2 is absorbed into the beer by having the lid off the bucket during bottling? My hunch is that the absorption would be minimal in the 20 - 30 minutes it takes to bottle (without any surface...