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Hey all, I'm in the process of having my house built. I have a 4 tap keezer but want to have it in the basement out of view on the main floor. I want to run a PVC or something while the walls are open for easy install later once it's all closed and the house is built. I'm planning to run 4...

So I have recently moved into a town home where the only available 240 outlet is 3 prong. I have a perfectly good e-herms control panel that I was using in my previous home that was 4. It's not worth me re-wiring the home/electrical panel as I will only be here for 1 year. However I would like...

I put together the water filtration system finally. Cost for everything was $60.85. It was very simple to put together. I got the RV hose and filter on Amazon and the rest from Lowes. It was a fun little project that should save me money (buying water) and my back (lugging buckets of water). -Corey

When trying to tighten the NO block to the 2-way switch housing I clearly over tightened it and snapped the screw off inside the hole (see the second picture). Is there anything I can do at thos point or should I just ordered another switch? Any magic tricks to remove a broken screw from inside...

Hello all, I received a plate chiller as a gift. 2 of the threads are 1/2" NPT and the other 2 are garden hose thread. I would really like to somehow use the camlock QDs on all 4 ports (as the chiller will be mounted). Obviously the two 1/2" NPT ports have no issues but what do I do with the...

I ordered this pump, which will be used to recirculate my HLT water for my HERMS. This upcoming weekend I am planning to build my wood brew stand much like kals at theelectricbrewery.com. As part of the planning I need some help figuring out how to mount this pump. Any ideas on hardware to...

I'm sorry if this has been hashed many times before. I did a decent search and a good bit of reading and I'm still left deciding which way I want to go. So... should I just get the submersible stone and drop the oxygen stone in the already chilled wort or go more elegant and set-up and inline...

Hello all, I have zero experience with hole punches. I've only used step bits in the past. I want to get a hole punch as i'm in the process of building a control panel. I will eventually want to use it to punch holes in new SS kettles as well but for now just enclosures. Is it worth the risk...

theelectricbrewery.com sells a wiring kit for 88$ + S&H. Seems reasonable but just wondering how others are piecing together the wires, terminal ends, tie mounts etc? They sure don't give 10 gauge cord away. My goodness. http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/control-panel-wiring-kit Thanks, Corey

Hello all, I've changed my mind about 1000x's since deciding to construct a HERMS system about 4 months ago. The idea started off very very small and gradually built and built into what it is today. I blame this site, theelectricbrewery.com, auberins.com, and ebrewsupply.com for giving us...

We all know there are many different ways to design a control panel. 120v or 240v? 1 PID or 3? Timer or no timer? E-stop or no e-stop? Key start or push button for main power? 2 elements or 1? 1 pump or 2? LEDs or no? Rims or herms? I know there are a lot of smart guys on here that have spent a...

Hello all, I'm seeking some guidance on ordering and wiring my e-herms. First, let me describe to you what my vision is. I'm looking to make a 2 PID, 2 pump e-herms controlled by "THE" control panel. I am using two 10 gallon round coolers for the HLT and MLT, and a 10 gallon SS pot for...

Hello all, I've been looking around at the different websites for the best price for silicone tubing. Boy they don't give that stuff away! So my question is where is the best place to get this stuff? Is it ok to get the thinner wall tube or is it imperative to get the 1/2" id 3/4" od? For the...

Hello all, I'm in the process of putting together my shopping list for an e-herms. I've been shopping around a little bit searching different sites for quick disconnects and ballvalves. Where did you get yours. are you happy with them, and who has the best prices? Thanks! Corey

Hello all. It's my turn to upgrade my brewing system. I'm looking to put together a clone of pols 2 cooler system, but I don't intend to go ALL electric. What I mean, is I'll keep using propane to heat my boil kettle but I will use a 120v heating element and HERMS, maintained via a temperature...

White labs prints a "best if used by..." date on their vials. But when entering information into Beersmith they want a "package date". In the past I have been just estimating dates to determine starter sizes because I don't know the exact package date. What do others do? Example: I'll soon...

Hello all, I did this DIY project several months ago and have finally had enough. Obviously my thought was to use the SS braid as a screen to keep most of trub and break material out of the fermentor. Needles to say it has failed! It has gotten stuck my last 3 brew sessions (4 of 6 total). I...

Hello all, I did this DIY project several months ago and have finally had enough. Obviously my thought was to use the SS braid as a screen to keep most of trub and break material out of the fermentor. Needles to say it has failed! It has gotten stuck my last 3 brew sessions (4 of 6 total). I...

Hello, I'm preparing for my brew day this weekend and would like to make the yeast starter tonight. This is my first time making a lager and am shocked at how much more yeast they recommend to pitch. I purchased only 1 vial of white labs german X yeast. Brew smith tells me i'm going to need a...

Hello all, I'm diving in for my 4th all grain batch and 12th overall batch. All have been ales to date. I've just put together a temperature controlled fermentation chest freezer. I'm intrigued by the thought of making an Oktoberfest and feel i'm ready to take the "lager plunge". I have 2...