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Anybody out there know how Lonnie mounted his sparge arm in the lid so clean? I watched the video's and there is nothing up top showing anything. I am wondering if he tack welded it at the bottom or something.

Does Beersmith correct fluid volume for the temperature it is at? For example if it says 14 quarts of water at 165ºF is that corrected for that temperature? Just a question from my tired brain.

How fast are you guys getting your water to boil using the Bayou KAB4? Tonight I tried to boil about 8 gallons of water in a converted keggle and gave up after an hour. One reviewer on Amazon says he got 10 gallons from 40ºF to boil in about 20 minutes!! I have my flame adjusted so there...

I currently use a 5 gallon cooler with a false bottom and batch sparge. I am changing over to a 10 gallon cooler, false bottom and batch sparge. The crush will stay the same. Any guesses as to a change in efficiency? I will be trying my first recipe in the 10 gallon tomorrow and don't quite...

Anybody out there have any of these or have used them? They are the ones with the flow control on them. I have a chance to buy a tower with these installed and am just wondering if it is worth it or not.

Has there been a discussion of the high acidity of wort leeching metals from heating elements? The Camco ULWD is listed as being made from "Highest grade nickel and chromium incoloy". That is basically Stainless steel isn't it? I was talking to a guy last night over a few pints and he...

I tried searching this because I am sure it has been asked before but no luck. I lost my manual and need to know the manufacturers minimum clearance recommendations for the 4912. I want to do a built in under counter setup. I already have the 4912 but if I can't make it work I might have to...

I have a recipe that calls for 300º roasted barley. I am thinking about substituting either normal 500º roasted barley or maybe some Carafe Special II. Any thoughts?

is there any reason not to use cast fittings for welding to a keggle? they are 150# cast 316 ss...cheaper than the 3000# forged ss fittings.

i am in the process of building a electric hlt/boiler...i have the controller/ssr/wiring all figured out no problem..just wonder how some of your are housing the connections for your elements on your vessel?

i have a propane burner like this Picasa Web Albums - Duncan - Burner Pics when i use the fryer pot that came with it i have no problems getting a vigorous boil going, however its not quite big enough to do full 90 min boil for some beers. Picasa Web Albums - Duncan - Burner Pics so...

does anybody out there control the fermentation temperatures of there wine? it seems so important for beer and since i have the ability to do it why not for wine too. it seems like people favor a slightly higher temp for reds and a lower one for whites...lower temperatures/cleaner flavor...

i am making a belgian golden strong ale...and the recipe i am using calls for a hope addition of 1 ounce of saaz hops at flameout then let them steep for 5 minutes. i have some saaz hops but they aren't as nice and fresh and sexy as my fine sterling hops i just received in the mail. since...

i have been reading "New Brewing Lager Beer" by Gregory J. Noonan and didn't understand a few things. he refers to a secondary fermentation and also a lagering period. the author lists them as two separate things and says that a secondary fermentation will reduce lagering times..but doesn't...

how are you guys mounting your 5 gallon water jugs as hoppers for you grain mills? it looks like you are just mounting a plate on the top of the mill and then cutting a hole in the top and sticking the water jug in there. dosent the mouth of the water jug rub against the roller? am i missing...