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Hey all... I've seen videos comparing the Braumeister and the Grainfather, but I'm wondering if there are any comparisons of the grainfather to a Ebiab with recirc? I'm currently designing my 2000w Ebiab system based on a bayou classic 44 qt and march pump. I think this system will suit me...

Greetings all, I'm interested in building a "controller" for my brewing and fermentation, but would also like to use it for smoking. I don't need anything too fancy such as web monitoring or controlling 30 valves. I basically would use it to monitor 3-5 temps and control 3-5 relays/SSRs. What...

Greetings all. I might be moving to the Minneapolis area and I know the home brew scene is great but how do you brew in the fridgid winters? Im coming from texas so I need some input on what I need to be prepepard for. Any other comments would be great. Forgot to mention that I'm an all grain...

I recall seeing a thread recently where they discussed using two coolers for the HLT and MLT. The strike and sparge water would be heated in the boil kettle, then pumped into the HLT. I'm thinking of doing this for my new electric brewery, but would like to get some feedback on this type of...

I received my iPad a few days ago and I've been looking for some brewing software specifically for the iPad. Other than BeerAlchemy Touch and iBrewmaster are there any others? What are the pros and cons of BeerAlchemy and iBrewmaster if you used them? To me iBrewmaster looks like they stitched...

I'm going to mount 4 SSR's in a 16x16x4" or 6" metal enclosure and I was wondering if the SSR's still needed a heatsink? I know it's best practice, but what's reality? If I mount the SSR's directly, they will be mounted to a mounting plate in the enclosure. Each SSR will control the hot legs of...

Hey all, I've been using a mechanical timer and Love controller with a 1500W heating element for my HLT, but I'd like to integrate everything into one unit. Does anyone have a recommendation for a panel mount timer? I'd prefer something in a LCD with a manual override and about the size of...

I have a 3 gal corny keg that has developed some interior rust. Specifically its a thin elliptical shape with a bubble of rust. What's the best way to remove the rust and prevent future rusting? I've read recommendations to use Bar Keepers Friend and a green scrubbie. The other I've read is a...

I'm looking for a link to a 3 tier brew stand that had something like "hooks" to hold the kegs from the bottom. Does anyone recall seeing this before? Thanks. Jeff