Recent content by Hopnsandles

Hi guys , I know I don't talk much here on this site but ........ I also have been wanting a Christmas pudding beer . The thing is I like to put what I'm wanting (pudding) In a Pale Ale I have made a wicked Cherry Beer a few years ago and used 2 trays of Rolleystone farm fresh cherries...

Thanks for your comments , I've been researching over the last couple of days and all above are issues with BUDGET controllers . I tried to be a tight ass on a budget build and keep costs low . For the money I've spent I'm really happy , makes great beer but I'm thinking GAS HLT and Electric...

Yeah 1 2400w in the mash tun , it only needs to reach and maintain temp , no stress . The boil kettle also has a 2400w . I use the that to get sparge water to temp and then boil after transferring wort . So it works quite hard . As you can see in the pic only the LEFT controller is badly damaged...

Where did you get your controller from , I bought this cheap kit and had an epic fail It melted .

Hey guys , I had advise and bought 2 cheap controllers and got my uncle to wire it up (he's an electrician) , he said it may be a little weak though and he was right . After 8 all grain sessions it melted . I did notice a lot of heat in the plug connections . My local HBS says these units are...

G'day Guys , I had a similar experience with my new all grain brewery . I was trying to be smart and adjust the temp using the controller and with not enough wort in the mash tun I BURNT the wet grain ; only for 10-15 seconds . Threw a wobly , rang my brother and he told me to push on and finish...

Fermenter ready for test run Australia Day . Liquid Malt extract and "Target" hop boil . Low $ risk to see if it works , here's hoping . Got my wash trolley to keep things clean .

Yeah it's a lovely piece of lawn , I mow it with the vacuum cleaner . Lol . I was going to use a silicone baking mat but me being a tight arse I chose 12 layers of cling wrap (cheap as) 12 layers worked out to be about the same thickness as a baking mat . Over size and under size to suit the...

Here's a pic of it as a fermenter , I'll be filling this baby this weekend with an extract cascade light, 40ltr batch .

Yeah , looks bling ! I used a panel shop buff machine and some G23 compound I borrowed from a customer of mine . But before that , that keg was covered I tree sap , so I had to clean with turps and a pocket knife to scrape everything off . Then I took to it with 180 grit wet and dry , gave it a...

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Thanks guys , that paddle looks great . Hers a pic of mine not quite finished , I have a bit more sanding and finishing to do .

I thought so as wood has been used for ages in brewing and has minor antibacterial properties . I'm like a kid with a new toy and can't wait for my first brew Thanks

Hey guys I'm new to this site and I was wondering if Tassie Oak is ok for a mash paddle , I have been brewing for about 20 years but only now I am getting into All Grain . I've been doing Extract for the last 10 to 15 years . I have 2 keggles and a mash tun;with an insulator. 1 Keggle I have...