Recent content by Chappo

Yes no need for the timer and thermostat. Bypass these and use your STC or what have you to control the compressor cycle. Won't need the defrost cycle as you won't be getting the fridge cold enough for long enough,

Does the $8 postage cover multiples?

Spunding valve stuck / blocked?

If you have mounted any SSR's to the wood I strongly suggest suggest using a heatsink to get the SSR away from the wood. SSR's have a habit of melting/burning when they fail.

x3 please

What about kettle taps? http://brulosophy.com/2014/11/13/problem-identification-or-helping-a-buddy-stay-in-the-hobby/

When was the last time you cleaned out your taps?

That thread suggests using it within the thermowell itself. This will have no contact with the wort so won't matter too much what you use - I wouldn't use anything though. A correctly sized probe and thermowell will still allow sufficient heat transfer - and will still mean you can remove /...

Cheers for the link! I did get it red hot with the mapp torch - brazing rods were just struggling to get flowing. Probably due to my inexperience though. Pots a few mm thick.

Hey guys, First attempt at brazing stainless. Didn't quite go as planned. May have used the wrong brazing rod (nickel & bronze). Has the pot been ruined by too much heat? Still needs fixing - silver solder seems to be what I should have used in the first place?

Why not use a magnet and hop bag? When you want the hops to be added to the wort remove the outside magnet and the hop bag will drop down into the wort (add a small weight to make sure the bag sinks).

Brad - Can you confirm the 1-off 3" Long BCS-460/462 Temp Probe w/ 1"/1.5" Tri-Clamp Compatible & M12 Quick Connect has been sold?

And 1-off 3" Long BCS-460/462 Temp Probe w/ 1"/1.5" Tri-Clamp Compatible & M12 Quick Connect

Can I grab (if still available) - 2 x 1"/1.5" Tri-Clamp Barbed 90deg - $5 each 2 x 1"/1.5" Tri-Clamp Barbed Straight - $3 each 4 x 1"/1.5" Tri-Clamps - $5 each 4 x 1"/1.5" Tri-Clamp Silicone Gaskets - $1 each 4 x 1"/1.5" Tri-Clamp Short Ferrules - $2 each