Thanks for the information! I appreciate knowing why it will eventually fail. Hopefully it lasts more than a few brews. I will definitely keep an ear out for anomalous clicking noises and keep an eye on mash temperatures.
Would it extend the lifetime of the device if I were to modify the...
TLDR: As the title suggests, I have successfully used an ITC 608T for mash temperature control in a 2 vessel RIMS setup. I have only seen people report using this controller for fermentation control, so I was skeptical of its use in a heavier load situation, but I am happy to say the controller...
cereal killer grain mill(!!!!!), cream ale ingredients, ball valve kit for cooler, brew hauler, and 5# golden promise. here's to a new year and motorizing the mill!
I was reminded of this thread after a user contacted me about my experience with the turbo boiler. I'm pretty happy with it! Here is the reply I sent so other interested users can have the information.
I am liking it so far. I typically brew ~10 pound grist full volume BiaB batches with an...
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Thanks, passedpawn. I had a feeling it had something to do with Ben Franklin's turkey ambitions. I stumbled across this Chop and Brew episode after posting yesterday where Charlie P. is giving a history lecture and he mentions the turkey. Look for it around 14:58 of this video
My wife got me this cool t-shirt from AHA for my birthday, but I'm a little hesitant to wear it as I won't be able to answer why AHA features a turkey for a logo. The t-shirt features the AHA name wrapped around a fairly goofy looking turkey holding a homebrew.
What do turkeys have to do with...