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Looking for some advice here..... I have a custom electric brew panel which will be home to a new EZBoil (DSPR120) regulator. The system leverages RTD PT100 temp sensors. I'd like to record temps throughout the brew process through a charting system (something like Grafana or Thingspeak)...

Well, I had an uncomfortable experience last night as I started to get my strike water heated. I have a 240v/50a system that has been working fine for a the last few years. I typically do a simple BIAB so I only use a single element/vessel, but occasionally I will do a 2 or even 3 vessel...

Sorry for the remedial question here, I'm new to yeast reuse. I've read several articles on washing/storing/reusing yeast after a successful brew. That all makes sense to me. It seems a bit unnecessarily tedious to attempt to separate the trub & collect the slurry in a sanitary fashion (a...

As a brewer with a keg system I have a lot of tubing to keep clean. I've noticed the one that seems to need it the most is the soft, pliable, thin hose on my floating dip tube. Since it sits in the wort/beer for extended periods of time it really picks up a stain/smell. I'm curious as to what...

I have a stainless steel immersion chiller that I really like using, however it sits on my element at the bottom of my kettle. I know some people seem fine with this, but I can't help but think this stress is not good on the element. I'm thinking about building a 'hook' of sorts that I can...

I'm interested in designing and building my own electric all in one system (after all, why buy a good one for $400 when I can build a shoddy one for $1,200). My current tun is bottom draining (SSBrewtech) and I have always liked the benefits that it provides (no lost liquid to account for, no...

I'm going to attempt to ferment in a keg, then transfer to another and finish it off under pressure (spund). I'll probably use the spunding valve on the FK but with only 2-3 PSI (instead of a blow off). I'll be doing a 5 gallon batch of IPA. Since I know krausen build up can inadvertently block...

Excuse my ignorance on the subject..... Electricity is not my area of expertise. Does anybody use any type of physical shielding for electrical plugs in their brew setup? I am running 240v, and I've noticed that my kettle/HLT element plugs are still exposed (I use the Ripple V2s from...

I was wondering if there is a maximum length on RTD (3 wire) cable that I am using for my temperature sensors. I have a 12 foot cable, but would like to use 25 foot if possible. I can't find information on what the max cable length is. Anyone know? Anyone running 25 foot without problem? Thanks!

Hello Folks.... I am building out a brew panel that I was intending on including an Auber JSL-73B (or similar) timer in, but they seem a bit inflexible and not the most user-friendly. How many of you have found better alternatives? I found this iphone app that piqued my curiosity - Homebrew...

I have been using a tri clamp valve that has a 1/2" female end that I screw my camlock into. If possible, I'd like to rid myself of threaded componentry if I can. I know there are valves that are tri clamp on both sides, but I was just curious if anyone makes a valve that is tri clamp (tri...

I've got a licensed electrician coming in to install a new 240v outlet in my garage. I'm a 5 gallon brewer who will most likely not go beyond that (but never say never!), and my plan is to go all electric. 240v is new to me, and I have read the primer that is stickied to this forum. My question...

Hello folks, I'm looking for a pump that I could use for general brewing that would also be capable of being used to passivate through a CIP (with a rotating head). It sounds like most march pumps do not have the pressure to work a rotating head CIP. Most sump pumps are not rated for higher...

I've chose to go with SS Brewtech for my homebrewery a few years back, and have their kettles/fermenters/etc.... I was thinking about having an additional TC port welded onto the rear of my kettle for an electric element. Has anyone had luck going to a welding shop and having one installed? If...

I recently purchased a IPB-16S assuming it was the next generation of the IPB-16. I like most of the updates over the original, however the change in sensors and sensor support has me bummed. I was hoping to upgrade the sensor to a different PT100. However if I am correct, the 's' model now...

Hello, I am building out the rest of my brew setup, and am looking to stick with SS Brewtech. If you have any of their equipment that you are looking to sell and are in the Seattle area, let me know. I'm interested in their mash tun & fermenters and any accessories. Thanks in advance!

This may be a little non-traditional, but I've seen enough unique setups from homebrewers to know that someone out there might be able to make use of this as part of their brew rig. Cabelas/BassProShops are selling a 3-burner camp stove for $129. Amazon has it for $229. The burners rate at...

Especially interested in the homebrewers that brew in 5+ gallon batches. Do you drink it all yourselves? Invite others over? Give it out to family/friends? I commonly see systems build for brewing 5-14 gallons. Seems too much for personal consumption, but too little for commercial use. How much...