hot water cylinder to HLT or Boil Kettle or mash tun

Started this discussion. Last reply by vdog Feb 27, 2014. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Hi All,I had to pull out this low pressure hot water cylinder. i think its 180L. The 2000w element and thermostat works. I pulled it out because it has a weeping leak. Could that be fixed easy?…Continue

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wiring a computer fan stir plate

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Cole Jan 10, 2016. 11 Replies 0 Likes

I've slowly scrounged bits to make a stir plate. The fan is rated 12v DC .18Amp- recycled from a stuffed computer. Wired that to an old 12v phone charger. works/ spins a treat. I bought 2 x 25mm stir…Continue

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bait freezer for fermentation chamber

Started this discussion. Last reply by G S Jun 27, 2013. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Hi Guys i might be able to get my hands on an upright bait freezer. If i give it a good clean would it still be ok to use as a fermentation chamber using a temperature controller.Any sage advise is…Continue

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brewery funding and marketing

Started Jul 7, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hi there,check this outhttp://www.kickstarter.comI'm no pro brewer, but i just saw this via an article in the herald. Its basically a funding website. I…Continue