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  1. M

    How important is sanitation?

    "Airborne bacteria and yeasts are not a significant danger." I'm afraid I have to disagree with you on this one. After brewing in my garage for years without any significant problems I decided to convert a corner of my basement into my brewery thinking it would be much easier not to have to...
  2. M

    Pump problems

    OK, that makes sense. I'll reorient the pump head and get a tee and another ball valve for the bleeder. One more question though, if the pump outlet is pointing up, I would think based on the mess I had with the horizontal position, that when you disconnect the outlet line you're going to...
  3. M

    Pump problems

    Everyone, Thanks for all the tips. I'm feeling a bit more optimistic about the next attempt. Lil Sparky thanks for the advice on limiting the pump output from the MT. I'm pretty sure I just had it wide open. That would explain why it didn't drain completely. As far as orienting the pump...
  4. M

    Pump problems

    Thanks for the welcome and the quick replies. I currently have quick connects on all my hoses and equipment. I also have a ball valve on the 'out' side of the pump. My process to begin pumping was to open all the valves on the sending and receiving kettles and on the pump and let gravity...
  5. M

    Pump problems

    Hello, This is my first post here. I've been slowly acquiring the equipment to upgrade my system from 5 to 10 gal. batches. I don't want a 3 tier system due to back problems. I wanted to keep everything on one level and avoid lifting as much as possible. I recently used some gift money to buy...
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