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Per Kegland/MoreBeer, the Gen 4 needs 2400 watts at 240v, so 11 Amps. However the unit ships with a Nema 6-30 plug. I can build a new garage circuit for 30 Amps and 10 gauge wire, but account for 80% NEC requirement and ampacity of the wire should be 8 gauge 30X80% = 37.5 . I only expect 11...

I've slowed down on my brewing due to life changes, work schedule, mtn biking more (to lose some extra weight), etc... So I decided to downgrade my system and modernize a bit. I've brewed on a single-tier 3v keggle setup for over 20 years and placed an order for the Brewzilla v4 35L rig. So...

I've been doing some thinking about replacing my 18 yr old brew system comprised of 3 keggles, 2 burners and a metal stand. I am planning to move to an electric setup, most likely running on CraftBeerPi. My new setup will be built most likely with new kettles etc so I can either pass on/sell...

OK, I've been pretty much doing this for 15+ years, but really haven't been involved in the forums for a good 7 years now. So I'm a little lost and playing catchup with the changes in the last few years. I love my buckets and ferment in a chest freezer. I started down the path of switching to...

OK, I'm building a replacement fermenter controller, but that project morphed in to possibly going all electric. Please understand I built my setup in 2004 for propane with zero automation. Heck, I still move my propane tank burner to burner... So as I scratch my head re-boxing my pi along...

OK, building a CF chiller, using some 3/8 soft copper and an old drinking hose... Ready to assemble but questioning my roll up. I know many suggest using a corny, but I don't want a round chiller, I'm thinking oblongish. I have 2 4 inch PVC pipes about 12 inches apart, would a half wrap of...

OK I use a 260 GPH pump to clean my carboy and kegs. I really don't use the carboy much except that I tossed all my buckets and am buying new buckets as I go. Buckets are normally all I ferment in, love em. Cheap and effective. I'm trying to figure out my bucket washer. I used to do a...

I went to my LHBS a few days ago to pick up some camlocks. I was planning an assortment of A and F items and 2 of the cam lock devices for the hose ends. The kid at the LHBS suggested I place the cam locks on the keggles and the A and F plugs on the hose ends. This is reverse of what I...

So I was moving some stuff around in the garage and came acorss approx 18 ft of 3/18 copy tubing. This was cut from the line set for my AC install years ago. Is 18 ft worth the trouble of building a CFC to augment my existing IC?

OK I've been on the fence on this for years mainly due to costs of cutting concrete plumbing etc... Most of the threads I see are fairly old so I wanted to make sure some of the newest thoughts and parts I may not have uncovered yet. My newish neighbor likes beer AND works for the gas...

Lately I noticed on 2 of my kegs a line or deposit at the weld line between the keg wall and bottom. I usually clean with Oxy Clean and when I have it, I mix 1:1 with TSP. Recently I bought a jar of PBW and ran it through the pumps and lines etc... Sort of a deep clean of my brew setup...

I have a fan I run in my kegerator that has been attached via hot glue (that sucks) and hook loop fasteners. That was OK but I'm looking for something better. Most glues I look at don't seem to hold well in the cold. I don't want to drill holes and would like to remove it from time to...

So I have a Harbor Freight Flaring tool mainly for copper and the like. Today I realized I have a few feet of stainless tubing I could use (3/8). Aside from ensuring I get a proper flare is there anything I need to worry about such as the flare nut? My manifold is made up from 1/2 iron...

Guys, I have no intention at this time to automate my gas supply however I had the untimely reason to exchange my water heater for one that holds water and does not leak like a sieve. It is a Kenmore Water Heater approx 23 yr old. Gas system worked fine. Question is, do I salvage the...

Does anyone know what size O-Rings are used on the Perlick 425 faucets? Mine developed a small occasional drip, so far I've been told to replace the O-rings to correct the old unit... thanks,

I'm about to go keg 10 gallons of Jiller Lite (miller lite hybrid threads) and I added Amylase Enzyme to the secondary. OG 1.032 FG 1.007 add enzyme and down to 1.000 nice n dry. Do you think the amylase is used up or do you think it's prevalent in the yeast cake and should be tossed...

Sorry but I've been drinking all night... I recently built a new boiler and added some couplings to the mash tun while at it... I added a half couling to the mash tun near the dip tube coupling. Using a blichman eng thermo for the first time... Normally I used a wlalymart digital thermo...

I'm building a new boiler and as such a new dip tube. I have several DT's but the nuts never come off and over a couple years there is a build up of crap at the joint.... I'm willing to try the o-ring solution here... I picked up 5/8 ID high temp o-rings at True Value. They said they were...

Has anyone found a use for these things yet? I got one at a club meeting today... I thought I'd read someone removed the spear but I can't find that post...

Where is the best price on tower shanks? I'm either doing a DIY tower or I'll buy from ACU Metal Fab. (most likely) so I'll need to supply the shanks. I see most online HB retailers don't carry them. MicroMatic and a couple others have them... So I'm looking for the not so common...