Gus_13
Cul de Sac Brewer
The family grew by one this weekend. Still waiting for the chiller to show up but I'm excited to do full 10 gallon batches in one vessel with one yeast pitch now.
What came in the mail for you today?
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Medical grade silicone. Not oxygen permeable they say…
I don't think there is such a thing as "oxygen impermeable" silicone elastomer. Does it have a barrier layer? Do they provide data somewhere on oxygen permeability?
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Here‘s a source/technical data not included. Medical Grade Silicone: What Makes It Safe for the Medical Field?I don't think there is such a thing as "oxygen impermeable" silicone elastomer. Does it have a barrier layer? Do they provide data somewhere on oxygen permeability?
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Sorry I find humor here but once upon a time I researched the idea of manufacturing an affordable peristaltic pump for homebrewers. It is actually doable however the cost of medical grade Silicone put the cost factor unreachable for a large portion of the homebrew community. And that was the only option at the time.
hey now although i agree, sorta. it's actually a board game that uses cards instead of dice to move pieces!
and i got 1lb of glucoamylase yesterday....
Goodie box from Women’s International Beer Summit 2022
A small shipment from MW came to my doorstep. Some Pilsner and wheat malt, some flaked corn and rice for an upcoming adjunct-laden blonde ale, Notty and K-97 yeast, and a few other items.
Also got an Amazon order today. Some 18650 batteries to have as extras for flashlights, and some ingredients for bread-making.
Also got an Amazon order today. Some 18650 batteries to have as extras for flashlights, and some ingredients for bread-making.
Gus_13
Cul de Sac Brewer
Forgot about this coming in yesterday. Excited to experiment with some more Historical Berliner-style and plan on using the other pack to go in my Saison blend this year.
A Comet from Great Lakes Hops. Looking forward to seeing how it does in the Los Angeles sunshine!
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Labels for my daughter's college graduation homebrew "There GOSE our tuition bill"
These arrived last week. Lots of good info on AK and Milds!
I'm interested to know how well that works for you. Keep us posted.
Will do, I plan to have a brew day this weekend so I should have some feedback soon.
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BrewBuilt IceMaster Max 2 glycol chiller, after I modified it with casters
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Today I got a new tri clover removeable electric ripple element for my boil kettle. The last one I had for many years started to get some charring on one of the prongs. This same prong also started to char the receptacle on the cord. I also got a new cord (with plug ends) today and I got new plug ends to fix the cord I have. So now I will have a new one and a spare just in case.
Note: The plug that I was using over many years was now not sealing all the way tightly on the element prongs and there was a gap, even though this is a locking plug, it got loose and made a gap/space over time after being connected and disconnected. The gap (loose connection) caused the plug and prongs to heat up thus causing the charring. So just a reminder out there to check all those connections, especially on the boil kettle if you brew with electricity.
John
Note: The plug that I was using over many years was now not sealing all the way tightly on the element prongs and there was a gap, even though this is a locking plug, it got loose and made a gap/space over time after being connected and disconnected. The gap (loose connection) caused the plug and prongs to heat up thus causing the charring. So just a reminder out there to check all those connections, especially on the boil kettle if you brew with electricity.
John
Nottingham yeast, time to brew some basic summer ales.
Love mine!
Lallemand Verdant IPA Yeast, Lactic Acid, and some coriander.
Would love a review
Another Pinot Noir Vine. My sole Native American grape vine decided it didn't want to grow past 2' tall, and needs to be replaced.
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I just cobbled together a triple from a dual and single secondary regulators. Nice to see that you've received all 30 psi gauges as I have two 60's and one 100 which are harder to dial in.
I also see he very thoughtfully added the cupped washer for the shutoff valve flare fitting. They are a real PITA to fetch out of the bottom of a keezer so if you hadn't considered it, and it looks like you are going with ptc fittings, you may want to put the flare to ptc fitting on before mounting the regulators.
Thermowell for my fermenter, time to get the fermentation chamber probe into the body of fermenting wort instead of reading the outer surface of the fermenter.
New 14g HLT from morebeer arrived today. Have to order a new brewvision for it since the one in the old keggle is too short; a brewbuddy of mine will be getting it with the old keggle. Currently heating up some water to boil it out, super happy with this purchase. Not the heavy-duty SS but it will be fine for the HLT. And it's shiny!! I love shiny stuff!!!
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What didn't drop in my mail again today......a Rapt Pill, ordered on April 10th, Tracking says it was delivered on May 9th. 
I've read online that it's not uncommon for AliExpress to show packages delivered a few days before they actually are, so I'm still holding out hope.
I've read online that it's not uncommon for AliExpress to show packages delivered a few days before they actually are, so I'm still holding out hope.
Yesterday I got a new 30L fermenting bucket since I need to revise my sparge bucket design a little, a new bottle filler, a Milwaukee TH310 and 1kg each of Brown and Chocolate malt.
I'm taking the MFL duotight fittings off the current manifold and putting on this (I have extra in case one decides it wants to break). I figured it was time to finally cry and buy these and get it over with..
No snailmail delivery again today. Ordered a blichman power controller several months ago. I have received messages advising me of delays in shipment from the manufacturer from time to time but no delivery. Yesterday they sent an email advising me the order has now been canceled entirely by the manufacturer as they can not build the units due to component shortages. Between October of last year and May of this year you would think they could produce a simple power controller. That controller was exactly what I needed to complete my conversion to all electric brewing. I've also been relocating, moved twice during the exact time frame so I haven't been able to brew anyway. But I'm now in the new house. The new 20x20 brew room/bar is coming together and I'll simply find an alternative controller or do it manually.
Yesterday - four Cascade and four Cashmere hop rhizomes.
