Recent content by Corny

OM Says it sounds like Ready Fire Aim to him :lol:

Sounds a bit hairy to me.

Last time BOC asked for my account number before they would provide a swap, had to phone SWAMBO to check BOC file. All ok when I gave the number.

For those using a dip-stick to measure volume: TEMPERATURE Made a dip stick by adding 5L at a time to my vessel and marked the stick. Then made a really nice job of it all sealed and laquered. Filled the HLT to the required level/amount. Heated my strike water and checked the volume - had an...

Vinegar is great anti mould/mould inhibitor. Be sure not to use an unpasteurised vinegar otherwise acetobacter could be a problem. I keep a 4:1 of water and unscented bleach in a spray bottle for a spray and wipe for my fridge and brewery surfaces.

Used to use a long knife and slice through the grain bed to make slits in the muck that forms on the top and the run off would start again. Find the longer I used to recirc for, the more stuck sparges I had, put it down to more fine material forming the layer of muck over the grain bed. Mostly...

Efficiency in a recipe doesn't interest me. The gravity of the recipe is more important TMWOT. If the gravity is above or below recipe gravity at my systems efficiency setting then I adjust the fermentables keeping the percentages the same, ie: if a recipe calls for 45% wheat and 50% ale malt...