... charged $20 and he did an excellent job. ... sparge water Yodar, I used an electric hot water heating element and a temperature controller with a relay to...
On the topic of the Wort wizard, did you know that you can also just buy a $5 water bed emptier ? this is exactly what the Wort Wizard is. I have mine for...
I have one for emptying my outside pond which I purchased at Lee Valley Tools. I have used it as a vacuum pump for pulling wort into a carboy. I had it hooked...
Pyrex Preprogrammed Cooking Thermometer-Timer 31111 I cant get it to read temp.. any Ideas? It has a plug in probe, with a 4foot cord... timer works, but...
If you pinched the cable it's useless. I did this just after I bought one. Live & learn. Tom Home of the MOON RIVER BREWERY and DELANCO VINEYARDS ... From: Joe...
I would bring it back Home of the MOON RIVER BREWERY and DELANCO VINEYARDS ... From: Joe To: BrewingEquipment@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007...
Do you get any kind of a reading? Maybe an error reading? Did the probe get wet where the braid enters it? If so try baking just the probe end in the oven at...
Just guessing but if it doesn't blink like this with the probe disconnected you likely have a shorted probe/wiring. An open circuit would give you the same...
... the Kegs tube. I will slot it for windows and regular intervals ... plastic coveriung the top rests in my bushes for the person who was supposed to take it...
Unfortunately, this isn't available online, but if you're near an Ikea..or in Sweden I suppose, this is a very inexpensive probe. I've used it a few times and...
While it is not brewing equipment, I thought this was still appropriate I bought a set of the new glasses designed by Sam Adams ($30 for 4). In all, I was...
Joe, Return the unit for a replacement. If you can, check to make sure that it works before you leave the store, assuming that this wasn't purchased online....
In reviewing some past messages which have been since deleted from the archives, I noted that one member had a question which was not answered; I decided to...
I have some of these also and they do accent the beers best characters aroma flavor and visual appeal! ... In all, I was pretty impressed. Tried it with a...
... excessive ... nothing at ... Another option, if you're getting all of your emails in one inbox folder, is to create a separate folder for this forum, and...
... I was wondering if Dan could describe the method he uses to clean and sanitize mini-kegs for reuse. I am normally soaking brewing vessels with oxi-clean,...
I'm in the process of setting up an aquarium for tropical fish right now. I bought a pack of these "test strips" at the local petstore for about 12 bucks for...
I make sure that the kegs are cleared of yeast by rinsing and shaking to empty. They are then kept upside down and reshaken later. I used to put a rolled up...
Hi all, I returned the Pyrex Thermometer. I had bought it online on ebay. I have decided that I dont want a traditional setup, and have decided to BUILD MY...
Quick update on the refractometer, it works as advertised. Made in China, duh. Nice case that says "Portable Refractometer", boy I'm glad they put that on the...
... Do you prefer using one over a hydrometer? I usually don't worry about alcohol content or the gravity reading unless entering a competition, but there may...
... I find taking gravities quite useful in helping spot any problems with my process or to check on the effect any changes in my process or system may have....
Here is a video tutorial by Chris Graham from Morebeer.com that shows you how you can use your refractometer for figuring out your alcohol as opposed to just...
Two things: 1) Mine reads in alcohol % as well a brix, no calculation required 2) You only have to draw off 2 or 3 drops for readings. I simply want to know...
... using an ... about it. ... Measuring gravity is the best way to tell if fermentation is complete or not. If for no other reason than this, you should be ...
szdonick wrote: snip ... But is it a good refractometer, coming from China? Don't get me wrong; I'm not a bigot. It's just that recently there have been a...
... I don't think it works that way. The scales on the instrument are calibrated for a sugar OR an alcohol solution. If you put in an alcohol solution you...