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  1. J

    Looking for Diagram for a BCS controller to use with DIY glycol chiller

    Title says it all... anyone know where I could find a diagram to build a BCS based controller to use with a DIY glycol chiller???
  2. J

    confused by contactor

    So I'm purchasing all parts needed to build P-Js 60 amp 4 5500 watt element HERMS controller.... and the contactors are listed as 240 volt - 30 amp 120 volt coils. So my question is which exact contactor is this? they are all listed as either 30 amp 240 volt or 30 amp 120 volt coils... nothing...
  3. J

    questions regarding direct fire 1bbl brewery

    Hello, I'm beginning my build of a single bbl brewery. I've aquired three fifty-five gallon stainless steel drums similar to the ones in the link below. https://www.usedstainlesssteelbarrels.com/shop/closed-top-barrels/55-gal-304-used-stainless-closed-head-barrel-9mm/ However I am not sure...
  4. J

    No fermentation yet

    I know I'm going to get flamed for this but I can't get a flat out answer or make my mind up as what to do. I've been all grain brewing for 5 years and recently moved. This past Friday I completed my first brew day in the new house and found out thanks to rust I couldn't hook up my chiller. I'm...
  5. J

    Three 5500w element BK question.

    So I was recently in a single bbl nanobrewery... the brewer was kind enough to so me his set up and I noticed that the BK had three 5500w elements running from the kettle to the wall. I asked how he controlled them and he showed me that he used the breaker as a power switch. My question is with...
  6. J

    55 gal STAINLESS steel drums near Akron Ohio

    Looking for two stainless steel 55 gal drums within driving distance of Akron Oh. Anyone with a line on them please let me know!!! Thanks!
  7. J

    Question from on of PJs diagrams before I begin build.

    So I have decided I want to do this build... its is one of PJs designs. Only quiestion I have now is if the PID does not recieve the temp from the BK how does it activate the element? does the element just run wide open then? thanks!!!! 30a 5500 2 element 2 pump single PID estop...
  8. J

    Looking for instructions/help for a electric herms build. Please help!

    Hello... I have been an all grain Brewer for 5+ years. I bought a new house over the summer and I am unable to brew in the garage like I did at my previous home. But I can from my basement which makes me want to go electric. Can someone please direct me to a build guide or directions for a 5/10...
  9. J

    Please help me with my RIMS build.

    OK so I am ready to start buying parts for my rims build. I would like to have have an HLT with an element in it plus my RIMS tube. I will gas fire the BK. Does anyone out there have plans for a complete build? Also does anyone have any expirence with ebrewsupply.com????
  10. J

    Ebrewsupply 2 PID 2 Element 50a kit help PLEASE!!!

    Hello all. I'm strongly considering purchasing the 2 PID 2 ele. 50a kit from Ebrewsupply. I understand that I have to purchase the PIDS and temp probes, and I understand the jist of the wiring. what I dont get is the following: The list of parts is as follows: 8 - LEDs (2 white 220v, 2...
  11. J

    hard plummed brew rig...

    I'm planing on building a 10 gallon HERMS set up... has any one ever built a set up hard plummed? if so did you like it or should i go with the high temp tubing? thanks
  12. J

    should i add more base malt or more of everything?

    lately i have been getting poor eff... i'm waiting to buy a mill so in the mean time i am going to add more malt... the question is do i increase both the specalty grains and the base malt or just the base malt?
  13. J

    all my beers have been finishing 1.003ish

    i cant figure out why all of my brews lately have been finishing right around 1.003-1.005... i'm not complaining becasue the ABV has been high but all my brews have come out dryer then I would like. the only thing I can think of is that my cheap walmart thermometer is the problem. I've mashed...
  14. J

    Faucet drip/leak

    Someone please help. I have my kegerator set up with 4 taps... Bought my equipment from Kegconnection which I will NEVER recommend. 2 of the 4 faucets drip when I tested them with Star San. I don't know what to do to stop the drip/leak. It's a really slow drip/leak, but it is still not cool...
  15. J

    Help! My faucet leaks...

    So I just finished my kegerator... I've got 4 taps... When I tested the system 2 of the faucets leaked out of the spout when the handel was in the closed position. The other 2 worked flawlessly during my starsan filled keg test. I notices that inside the facet the "stopper" has a flat head screw...
  16. J

    Where to get CO2 in Akron OH

    Anyone from Akron out there that can refer me to a co2 refill station???? Please help!!!! Thanks!
  17. J

    Beer line concerns...

    I recently purchased a 4 tap single reg set up threw kenconnection... I've been reading that I should at least have 10 ft beer lines and this kit comes with 5 ft lines. I plan on setting the system at 12 psi and leaving it, so I can carb and serv at the same time... Should I buy longer lines or...
  18. J

    CO2 tank in or out? and how many lines should i run out of a fridge?

    I'm converting a fridge into a kegerator... first things first... does the CO2 tank have to be on the inside or is it better on the outside? Also I am hoping to run 4 taps from this normal sized fridge... is this a good or bad idea? worried about space. tthanks. J
  19. J

    CO2 tank in or out? and how many lines should i run out of a fridge?

    I'm converting a fridge into a kegerator... first things first... does the CO2 tank have to be on the inside or is it better on the outside? Also I am hoping to run 4 taps from this normal sized fridge... is this a good or bad idea? worried about space. tthanks. J
  20. J

    Worried that these will not carb up... HELP!

    Ok so I have a Belgin ale and a porter that have been sitting in secondary for about 3-4 months... I'm worried if I bottle them with corn sugar they will not carbonate. Any thoughts on this? Both are less then 8%. Thank u.
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