Recent content by Fergus

Cheers for the input. I just put a kg of grain there as I read that 3 litres per kg of grain was a good ratio. I actually used 500g in the last brew. I take gravity readings as I get close to 20l in case I hit my target at a bit less, say around 19l

Hey guys, After three batches, I've found it a bit difficult to be organised and methocal so I've put together a method of what I think is the right way to go about doing a 20 litre extracy with specialty grains. Any feed back or suggestions ould be good to help get the process down pat. 20...

I'm away this weekend, but I would be keen some other time.

I have my probe insulated with an old stubby holder I cut up, and taped to the side of the fermenter. I have switches on the stc1000 that allows me to turn off either the heat or the cool outputs. Set at 18ºc with 1º differential. Seems to work a treat. The heat is switched off. Doesn't drop...

Are you guys still meeting up? I'm just starting out and it would be awesome to pick some brains and see what you do.

If anyone in the albury area needs help setting a temp controller up let me know. I'm new here and to brewing, but I'm a sparky and a fridgey. My setup with an STC-1000 is working a treat. Happy to help out with the hardware for tips on brewing.