I've been reading and learning for some time on here.
I want to thank EVERYONE on here for the great information.
Especially those who have been brave enough to post their "first time mistakes".
I have learned to check all my new equipment BEFORE brew day.
Good thing I did.
My new wort chiller spewed water like crazy when I first hooked it up. It took me 4 tries to get it sealed right.
I tried out my burner and pot combo. The first burner I purchased wasn't hot enough, so I had to return it and get a bigger one.
I can boil 3 gal, in about 30min, and cool it down to around 80deg in 10min.
I learned that you need to stir the wort while cooling. I was amazed to see a huge temp spike from the middle of the chiller to the outside areas. I saw 15-20deg difference from one spot to another.
One item I purchased that turned out to be semi-useless. Carboy carrier that goes around the neck. Only good for carrying an empty carboy.
You can snap the neck off if you try to use it on a full one.
It might be handy for cleaning, but that would be all.
Some items I purchased that are great. Bottle washer and tree, and a carboy drainer/dryer.
I can see why people switch to kegs, or atleast a combination. I saved 10 cases of bottles over the last year. Washing bottles sucks!
Again I appreciate all the info on here.
I know this all sounds kind of anal, now I can actually RDWHAHB, in a couple months that is! For now I'll settle for a commercial brew.
I want to thank EVERYONE on here for the great information.
Especially those who have been brave enough to post their "first time mistakes".
I have learned to check all my new equipment BEFORE brew day.
Good thing I did.
My new wort chiller spewed water like crazy when I first hooked it up. It took me 4 tries to get it sealed right.
I tried out my burner and pot combo. The first burner I purchased wasn't hot enough, so I had to return it and get a bigger one.
I can boil 3 gal, in about 30min, and cool it down to around 80deg in 10min.
I learned that you need to stir the wort while cooling. I was amazed to see a huge temp spike from the middle of the chiller to the outside areas. I saw 15-20deg difference from one spot to another.
One item I purchased that turned out to be semi-useless. Carboy carrier that goes around the neck. Only good for carrying an empty carboy.
You can snap the neck off if you try to use it on a full one.
It might be handy for cleaning, but that would be all.
Some items I purchased that are great. Bottle washer and tree, and a carboy drainer/dryer.
I can see why people switch to kegs, or atleast a combination. I saved 10 cases of bottles over the last year. Washing bottles sucks!
Again I appreciate all the info on here.
I know this all sounds kind of anal, now I can actually RDWHAHB, in a couple months that is! For now I'll settle for a commercial brew.
