Grainfather!!

[shortyz]

guys, open up your controller and put a plug on the controller, quit screwing around with new controllers. They all had this problem, just fix it yourself.

 

[shortyz]

Oh also, incase anyone doesnt know theres a thermal overload reset switch on the bottom of your unit right in the center.

cheers

 

[Jag75]

Is that just a short female end of a plug you attached?

 

[shortyz]

yep if u go back to 101 i did a little howto on it. ive added some zip ties so it doesnt strain the connection aswell now.

it may not be pretty but it sure as hell beats the original.

 

[shortyz]

doggy brew day!

 

[thedon986]

Well, after three years of use and roughly 30 batches (old version controller) I went to heat up my mash for a small batch and the controller started smoking I sent an email to Grainfather support and gave them all the info I could. Waiting to hear back now. So weird that it has worked for three years and now it does this. I opened up the back of the controller and the contacts on both the plug and the the mash/boil switch were very burnt. Super disappointed, but hope Grainfather will come through. What is it with all these controller problems!!

Well, Grainfather did come through and replaced the unit even though it is past warranty! My replacement should be arriving today. In the meantime I bought a Connect unit and have brewed twice with it. I took the advice of another post here and have a fan pointed at it from heat up through the boil and the unit has stayed nice and cool.

 

[eimar]

shortyz ,
[URL='https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/members/shortyz.179197/']I checked page 101 about the modification. I'm still confused,my controller is another version as your. There are 3 receptacles. They receive plugs from the 110 V outlet, the pump and the heating element. Which one did you modify ?

Jacques[/URL]

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

Is reflectix wrap better that the Graincoat? I found the Graincoat at a decent price.

 

[Jag75]

Is reflectix wrap better that the Graincoat? I found the Graincoat at a decent price.

I'd buy the jacket then of you got a good deal

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

Thanks Jag75, I think I'll get it. It's around $44.00 shipped.. Haven't seen one cheaper yet...

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

I just got the wortometer in and looking for suggestions on where to install it. I'm going to order silicone hose and need an idea of how much to get. You that have a wortometer like it? Thanks..

 

[shortyz]

shortyz ,
[URL='https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/members/shortyz.179197/']I checked page 101 about the modification. I'm still confused,my controller is another version as your. There are 3 receptacles. They receive plugs from the 110 V outlet, the pump and the heating element. Which one did you modify ?

Jacques[/URL]

 

[Jag75]

I just got the wortometer in and looking for suggestions on where to install it. I'm going to order silicone hose and need an idea of how much to get. You that have a wortometer like it? Thanks..

I believe that connects right after outflow of the cfc if I'm not mistaken. I've actually been thinking of getting one.

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

It looks well made and the cheapest place I found it was at Grainfather web site.

 

[jaymosbeershack]

Brewing today. I put in the pump filter before filling AND got the bottom plate in the first try. Looks like the start of a good day (knock on wood)

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

Brewing today. I put in the pump filter before filling AND got the bottom plate in the first try. Looks like the start of a good day (knock on wood)

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

Don't know what happened to my last post... Oh well.. Jaymosbeershack, what style you brewing today. I'm getting ready for tomorrows brew. I'm going to do a Stout.

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

Just installed the Wortometer and gave it a test run and it works quite well. Worth the money.

 

[shortyz]

dont you guys just grab the hose and feel the temp and adjust the valve according to feel... i duno thats just me.

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

In Grainfathers mash and sparge water calculator does it figure in boil off?

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

dont you guys just grab the hose and feel the temp and adjust the valve according to feel... i duno thats just me.

I guess you could and be ok but I like the idea of better accuracy. Just me...

 

[Jag75]

In Grainfathers mash and sparge water calculator does it figure in boil off?

Yes I go off of the water it calls for as your making the recipe . That water amount it calls for is 100% accurate every time I've brewed .

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

Yes I go off of the water it calls for as your making the recipe . That water amount it calls for is 100% accurate every time I've brewed .

Thanks for the info.

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

Any recommendations for a whirlpool paddle for the Grainfather?

 

[elgee]

Just just the recirculating pipe, but remove the ball and spring.

 

[RedlegEd]

Any recommendations for a whirlpool paddle for the Grainfather?

Hi.
I use this one: https://www.homebrewsupply.com/28-in-plastic-paddle.html. It's not very expensive and does the job. I also use it to scrape the bottom of the GF occasionally during the boil to keep it from overheating due to a blanket of gunk. If you decide to whirlpool at the end of your boil, be cautious of not hitting the filter to hard or too often. Hope this helps. Ed

 

[2LiveBrewCrew]

Hi.
I use this one: https://www.homebrewsupply.com/28-in-plastic-paddle.html. It's not very expensive and does the job. I also use it to scrape the bottom of the GF occasionally during the boil to keep it from overheating due to a blanket of gunk. If you decide to whirlpool at the end of your boil, be cautious of not hitting the filter to hard or too often. Hope this helps. Ed

Thanks Ed. I'll watch that filter..

 

[jaymosbeershack]

Brewed a NEIPA first set if dry hops come out tomorrow second set goes in with 22 oz of honey. Citra, Cashmere, and Huell Melon.

Don't know what happened to my last post... Oh well.. Jaymosbeershack, what style you brewing today. I'm getting ready for tomorrows brew. I'm going to do a Stout.

 

[jaymosbeershack]

I use this big ole thing. Works great. Bayou Classic 1042, 42-in Stainless Steel Stir Paddle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FTUTL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ESeGDbVHCP8H8

Any recommendations for a whirlpool paddle for the Grainfather?

 

[jaymosbeershack]

Just saw you're looking for whirlpool paddle not a mash paddle. I use a ss paint mixer from harbor freight. I think i paid $8 for it