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[lschiavo]

Thanks. Where did you find the straight if you dont mind?

I just found my original order from buyfittingsonline.com. the half coupling I ordered was tapered. Somehow the element threaded in much better than the last few I used. I don't see a straight coupling available from them. Maybe it was just better machining?

 

[adivito]

Thanks. Straight couplings seem hard to come by, I guess I could go with a locknut.

 

[Yooper]

There is always that last thing to add...glad to hear it's working. Just do ten gallon batches...beer wont spoil.

Oh, great. Encouragement to drink even more.

Do you notice any difference in the quality of the beer between your old system, the first version of your recirculating system and what it's evolved to now?

Damn you. I was perfectly happy with my gravity system. Now you have me thinking about a pump.

Well, no. The very first AG system with a turkey fryer on the stove definitely produced beer every bit as good as today's beer! The advantages, though, are awesome! The beer may taste the same- but I don't pour hot water from the stove into the MLT now, ever. That was dangerous. (Although you may remember some burned ****ies from opening the MLT while pumping 175 degree water into it, post "new rig"!)

The main advantage to me is just the physical labor that is saved. The pump, the assurance of hitting temps, the dependable HLT, etc, all while brewing 100% inside is awesome! No more hauling everything out of the basement and then putting it back, and lifting all of the water and wort. A pump really is a great addition.

Maintaining mash temps is easier, boiling is faster, bring the strike water to dough in temps is faster, the pump means no pouring of hot water or wort, etc. The CFC chiller works well with our cold tap water. Overall, the ease of use has made brewdays so much more enjoyable that I consider the cost well worth it.

 

[lschiavo]

Thanks. Straight couplings seem hard to come by, I guess I could go with a locknut.

That is a good option. But the tapered fittings do work if you decide to go that route.

 

[lschiavo]

Oh, great. Encouragement to drink even more.

You don't need to drink faster just brew half as much...or you could drink more....either way is good!

 

[Yooper]

You don't need to drink faster just brew half as much...or you could drink more....either way is good!

I can't brew 1/2 as often- you know how much I love to brew!

And drinking more, well, I think I'm drinking as much as my body can possibly handle.

Our IPA kicked today, by the way. But there is still amber and stout on tap, and a new IPA coming in a few days. Stop over!

 

[lschiavo]

I can't brew 1/2 as often- you know how much I love to brew!

And drinking more, well, I think I'm drinking as much as my body can possibly handle.

Our IPA kicked today, by the way. But there is still amber and stout on tap, and a new IPA coming in a few days. Stop over!

That is the solution. I will stop over more often and help you kick those 10 gallon batches I hope to drop by Friday afternoon.

 

[Yooper]

That is the solution. I will stop over more often and help you kick those 10 gallon batches I hope to drop by Friday afternoon.

Ok, I'm going to dig some rhizomes tomorrow so you can pick some up on Friday. So now you're committed!

 

[lschiavo]

Ok, I'm going to dig some rhizomes tomorrow so you can pick some up on Friday. So now you're committed!

It's a plan!

 

[Homercidal]

I have been hearing about that garage cleanup for a while now

The soldering is really easy with a little practice and the proper flux. I have done less than twenty fittings and I am pretty confident now that the joint wont leak and will look pretty good too. I use a lenox flux from grainger #1uyg7.

Yeah, I gotta keep reminding myself to get it done! It's finally warm enough and I "THINK" I may have a day to do it this weekend. I bought a tuner with metronome for my daughter for her flute and she owes me some clean up the garage help! Blast some tunes and GET_R_DONE! That will be a big load off my mind.

It will take much more than 1 day to do what I need done, but I have to press on, so I can afford to brew without guilt later...

Thanks for the tip on the soldered connections! I want to build a portable heating element, but this will work nicely for the other stuff!