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Our LHBS sponsors a big brew day on a public plaza in downtown Grand Rapids. I'd like take my electric rig to this event next spring, however, I doubt that the 240V, 50A circuit I could use is protected by GFCI. When I examined the socket at the event, it looks like a NEMA 14-50 socket, and...

I was wondering if anyone has set up an automated way to make sure an electric heating element is fully immersed in liquid. I am using the BCS controller, and was thinking that a sensor to test for immersion could be monitored and used to determine if the element could be powered or not. I...

I made a small starter Wednesday evening, 1qt water and 1/2 cup dme. I boiled for about 15 minutes and added a pinch of yeast nutrient during the boil. I cooled the wort to 70 and pitched the room temp liquid yeast. Put the flask on the stir plate and let it sit. I looked at it today and...

I'm getting puddles inside my chest freezer. I have a Love controller that cuts power at 40. It is a new Whirlpool Frost Free model that I got at a 'scratch & dent' outlet. I think the sales guy said that there is a drip pan under the freezer where moisture should evaporate. Anyone have ideas...

Been searching the various 'keezer' build threads and I understand that I need to keep an air gap around the vertical skin of the freezer to allow it to work as designed. I seen that Jester369 built a stand with a fan and air channels to ventilate the skin, but I'm wondering if a passive...

Greetings all! I have been lurking here for a month or so. My brother has piqued my interest in home brewing. He has been brewing for seven years or so and I joined him a few weeks ago to brew an oatmeal stout. I'm eager to get into the hobby, but am spending some time researching options...