Recent content by Kellabrations

So I pulled the controller apart and two connections had come loose. At least I know the problem now. Thanks to all who offered advice.

Cheers Spog. I'll pull it apart on the weekend and see if there's anything obviously loose. Going to hurt to throw out my brew but have low expectations of US05 fermenting at 28c.

Further info: I've just put the probe into the freezer to trigger the heat function and plugged in an appliance – it's working, so only the cooling output is broken. Does this narrow it down to a loose connection?

Hi guys, Sorry for another STC-1000 question, but my controller that has been working perfectly for over a year (20 or more fermentations) has stopped working for no apparent reason. It's not the fridge, as I've plugged another electrical device in and their is no power output. The compressor...

Yob - rehydrated fresh pack of SF05 and the brew is bubbling away nicely. Thanks to all for assistance.

Yes Yob, it was just sprinkled in. I'll take your advice and add rehydrated yeast. Are these instructions sound? http://mikesbrewreview.com/how-to-rehydrate-yeast/ K

Hi all, I've done a New World Ale FWK from Grain & Grape - tasted brilliant in the store. Last night I put it in my fermenter, added my SF05 yeast and about 2 minutes later I added 1.5–2L of boiled water to bring the volume up to ~19L. The water had boiled about 2 hours prior and I thought it...