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    First time Secondary Fermenter

    Hi. I want to move a batch into a secondary fermenter (5 gallon carboy) to make room so I can make another batch in two days. Do you just siphon off the liquid and put an airlock on it? Or do you siphon some yeast into it as well? It stopped fermenting yesterday. Thanks
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    Oxygenation time

    I'm going to use an oxygen tank for the first time today. How long should I oxygenate it? Thanks
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    Spirit filled thermometer accuracy

    Are spirit filled thermometers more accurate than digital? I have both, and my digital is 6 degrees cooler than the spirit filled at 167 degrees. I calibrated the digital at 32F using crushed ice/water and it was right on. BTW both are brand new and my digital is a Proaccurate digital...
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    Fermenter Temp

    I've been brewing for about two years now. I'm doing my first all grain kit today or tomorrow. I keep my fermenter in my laundry room and the temperature is around 78F. Is this too warm? I've seen pictures where people put their fermenters in a tub of water. Would this be a good idea in my...
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    Yeast Starter... No Activity

    I did my first yeast starter last night. There's no activity in the flask whatsoever. Is this normal? I thought I would see some bubbling. I really wanted to brew tonight. Is 24 hours long enough for a yeast starter? Also, I have a piece of aluminum foil over the top as suggested. Is...
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    Oxygen Tank

    I bought a small red oxygen tank from Lowes. It's made by a company called Worthington. I plan on using it with an oxygenation system. Does anyone know if it's pure oxygen in these tanks? Also, the oxygenation system I got from morebeer didn't have a filter. Is the filter necessary...
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    First AG How to

    I found a great series of videos for doing extract brews on youtube. Does anybody know where any videos or sites are for doing AG? I just built FlyGuy's MLT, but I'm only vaguely familiar with the AG process. Thanks
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