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  1. cfrazier77

    How to mount temp probe for RIMS system?

    you could try swapping the out tc port and the thermowell. Getting flow past the tip my help. The thermowell needs to be long enough to reach into the flow. Also, have you checked the calibration of the temp controller probe? It may be off. Then it would be helpful to also check the...
  2. cfrazier77

    Who's smoking meat this weekend?

    The boys making smoked salmon for mothers day.
  3. cfrazier77

    What are you drinking now?

    Honey malt lager HB
  4. cfrazier77

    How many gallons brewed in 2024?

    1279.5 + 11.5 gallons of English ipa = 1291
  5. cfrazier77

    An appeal to Northeast U.S. Homebrewers

    I have spent a lot of money at brew hardware and have been happy to do so. They have products that no one else has, and they work well. I am glad they are still around.
  6. cfrazier77

    How many gallons brewed in 2024?

    Not sure this applies. I made 10 gallons of 1.040 wort then canned it for starters. Is fermentation required, if so this can be not counted. 1181.75 + 10 = 1191.75
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    How many gallons brewed in 2024?

    1127 + 6 fuggle bitter =1133
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    Brewtools F150 Unitank or BrewBuilt X3 38Gal

    The brewbuilt uses standard size triclamps which is nice. The brewbuilt conicals are very nice. The mini uni is nice in that it can cool a wider range of volumes, like 5 and 10 gallons. Often a half size ferment does not rise to the jacketed area to get cooled.
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    Rims tube heat percentage

    It also helps to recirculate for a couple of minutes before turning on the element. It gets the flour in the mash and not on the element. I figured this out the hard way.
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    Best investment in brewery?

    This is exactly what I do and I do not have oxidation in my hoppy beers for months.
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    Best investment in brewery?

    Control fermentation Temps, even a glass carboy in a fridge, will be huge. Then o2 free transfers. After that it is controlling mash temps. That can be fine with just a cooler like you have now. Or, I cheap 120 volt rims system.
  12. cfrazier77

    Alternatives to Worm Gear Hose Clamps?

    Bobby m has extra wide stainless worm drive clamps that works great. And they are not that expensive.
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    How many gallons brewed in 2024?

    898 + 6 gallons centennial pale ale = 904
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    What are you drinking now?

    Drinking a hb Idaho 7 pale ale whole brewing a centennial pale ale
  15. cfrazier77

    Follow-up on Kegland Inline Regulators

    They work much better with the digital gauge replacement. I use one bitter an in line pressure reduced for one of my taps, for British style beers.
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