skraeling
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I think I'll make a sparge water heater with mine.
or keep as a backup in case the new unit dies.
I think I'll make a sparge water heater with mine.
I think I'll make a sparge water heater with mine.
I sprage with cold water.
I sprage with cold water.
has anyone brewed small batches in the GF? 3 gallon
Yes, I do all the time. I don't use the micro pipework. I just use the calculator on the website for my water, and I mash an extra gallon and subtract it from my sparge water. I also don't use the top plate. I just recirc onto the grainbed. Works well for me.
No Top Plate? where do you sit your overflow pipe then? or do you have it high enough to prevent any overflow?
I don't use the overflow pipe with small batches. I have it up high enough and just recirc right on top of the grain bed.
you use the top plate for normal batches then??
Me too. Beer still tastes great, no change in effeciency - 85% ish.
Makes a nice short brew day too.
Yes, just not on 2.5 gallon since I don't use the micro pipework.
This all makes sense. Have you tried no sparge with a small batch?
From what I understand, once the new controller hits the US it will be a standard item. Expect new grainfathers to go up in price to reflect the new controller.
For me the integration with the new recipe software and remote management and control are useful.
Yesterday I was brewing while putting kids to bed. Would have been great to get system to almost a boil while rocking the little one.
What the hell are you talking about Sea??! Nope, no sliding up (or down for that matter). Just tighten up those wings, should be good to go.
my co-brewer and I have basically decided to invest in one of these here shortly. Cant wait. We have been kind of slow brewing what with him brewing kids instead of beer and finishing his masters. But hes done making kids and finished his degree which means more time to make beer!
Im also tired of having to brew in my garage / outside.. it cold / there are bugs / or its hot. This thing kind of reminds me of a baby version of one ive used professionally lol. I think ill love this thing when we can shuffle our brewing budget around to get one. We are also going stainless for the fermentors first as well. we both dont feel safe using the glass carboys anymore.
Interesting are you bending all the SS tubing yourself? I would assume so. I used to do that kind of work.
has anyone brewed small batches in the GF? 3 gallon
is the grain coat worth it?
is the grain coat worth it?
Spoke to this before...I made a Reflectix one and it was fine. I did however but a GF jacket when it became available. Why put an old ragged coat on a classy chassis? Wear the tuxedo for a few extra bucks. It will help protect it as well.
is the grain coat worth it?
Has anyone downloaded the new app and was able to upload a beersmith file?
is the grain coat worth it?
http://www.everwoodavebrewshop.com/category-s/411.htm
59.99 CAD, right in your province. Get the tuxedo. You wont regret it.
This is also the best place I've found to get parts for a grainfather, as they literally have everything that could break for sale. Other places have -some- parts, but not the selection of this place.
is the grain coat worth it?
I done probably 20 brews before i got the grain coat, its not absolutely necessary but it does help for sure. Looks cool too.
I don't think it is worth it. I made a reflectix cover for mine. No problems keeping it clean. I pull it off after the boil every time. Takes 30 seconds to put on and about 5 to take off.
With the 20 dollar roll, I had enough extra for an 8 gallon pot and for a barrier around my Weber smokey mountain smoker.
$50 after spending $800-1K...?🤔[emoji15]
I would say I love the Grainfather for how easy it is to use, but my pump died while cleaning the Grainfather after the first use. Not terrible impressed with the build quality right now.
I agree with @elproducto, that doesn't sound normal. Did you contact the folks at GF? If it died after the first use, I'm sure they would be more than happy to make it right. EdI would say I love the Grainfather for how easy it is to use, but my pump died while cleaning the Grainfather after the first use. Not terrible impressed with the build quality right now.
I would say I love the Grainfather for how easy it is to use, but my pump died while cleaning the Grainfather after the first use. Not terrible impressed with the build quality right now.
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