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  1. fraser_john

    Ebay, Gumtree and FB Marketplace

    Korny Keg, currently $36 in Pascoe Vale, 12 hrs left Jockey Box, nice stainless coil
  2. fraser_john

    iKegger - Growlers and Kegs

    They can be had on aliexpress for a good saving over what they are retailing them at and if they are buying them in bulk, they would be doubling their money on them, which is what retailing is about, they have bills to pay :) Just ask Yob or any other retailer on here. Certainly would be good...
  3. fraser_john

    Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) home brew comp 2016

    My understanding from prior years is no feedback, no sheets returned, just results at the end of day
  4. fraser_john

    Dedicated Herms Guide, Problems And Solution Thread

    Heheh, don't I feel the fool..... been so long since I built this thing I forgot it was really K-type thermocouples I had, d'oh. But that does not change a lot, pulled the T-piece off and definitely scope there for the probe to maybe not being in the full flow, it was entering at 45 degrees...
  5. fraser_john

    Show Us Your Mash Paddle

    Hehe, this really appeals to my Scottish heritage..... I might have to trundle off to Big W to find the cheapest cutting board I can find.
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    Dedicated Herms Guide, Problems And Solution Thread

    Yeah, I'll do a tear down tonight on the t-piece and investigate the wiring of the PIDs (both HLT & HERMS), just in case!
  7. fraser_john

    Dedicated Herms Guide, Problems And Solution Thread

    http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_15&products_id=96 RTD probes come in both two and three wire versions, two wire versions use the same set of wires for both excitation and measurement. <edit> hmmm I note the following line in one of the Auberins manuals "for...
  8. fraser_john

    Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) home brew comp 2016

    Excellent RoneMac, looking forward to another great event, hopefully the competition is growing well. Have quite a few entries for this year.
  9. fraser_john

    Dedicated Herms Guide, Problems And Solution Thread

    I have a two wire RTD and use thermocouple plugs/sockets on my system, so they are clamped well and truly in place, so should not be an issue there. I think I'll pull the t-piece, ball valve section of the HERMS return tonight and have a good look what is going on, might be time to modify the...
  10. fraser_john

    Dedicated Herms Guide, Problems And Solution Thread

    So I have been a HERMSer for years now, before that a RIMs user for years (thought I was going to say RIMer did'nt you!), but, on my current configuration, I have really been struggling with attenuation. I'd set my PID to mash through 63c to 65c for 90 minutes to try get a drier finish, a wort...
  11. fraser_john

    What are you Brewing 2016?

    McKenzie Wheat with double decoction Brewing Date: Saturday January 16, 2016 Head Brewer: John M Fraser Asst Brewer: Recipe: McKenzie Wheat Recipe Specifics ---------------- Batch Size (L): 24.90 Wort Size (L): 24.90 Total Grain (Kg): 4.80 Anticipated OG...
  12. fraser_john

    Randal anyone?

    Flowers, but little chunks of broken cones always drifted off and clogged things off. I like what Liam_snorkel is suggesting, using a hop screen.
  13. fraser_john

    Wine kits - worth a go?

    The issue with wine kits, and a lot of home made cider, is that they fail to go through malolactic fermentation, this is critical for converting malic acid to lactic acid and results in a far smoother, less "sour" product. Sour is probably the wrong word, but lactic acid is a more smooth...
  14. fraser_john

    Randal anyone?

    I've only had a couple of experiences with this kind of configuration, Steve from Southern Bay Brewing brought it to our annual break up a couple of times. Based on that, I'd not bother, the beer was foamy, warmed and the hops caused tons of problems blocking the line/tap etc. The issue could...
  15. fraser_john

    Long drip tray - anyone tried a shower drain

    Something like this? I figure cut the drain connector off and seal it up and it should make a pretty good, long, stainless drip tray for a pretty reasonable price. Thoughts? Anyone used something along this line? Thinking we might use it for the clubs 8-tap portable bar.
  16. fraser_john

    Beerfest 2016 - Melbourne Brewers 26-27 Feb

    Yeah, I know he has his hands very full
  17. fraser_john

    Beerfest 2016 - Melbourne Brewers 26-27 Feb

    Yeah, was just doing some testing and noted that, maybe something the system needs to manage more gracefully, "Please login first" error message :)
  18. fraser_john

    Beerfest 2016 - Melbourne Brewers 26-27 Feb

    Compmaster not so ready? Had this issue this morning...
  19. fraser_john

    Style Of The Week 13/9/06 - Weizen

    I find hefeweizen has a pretty low pH after ferment (around 4?) and might attribute what people think as a sourness, but is more tart than sour.
  20. fraser_john

    Portable Bar Build

    Geelong Craft Brewers had decided to build a bit of a portable bar, our annual break up camp was always a bit of a mess with people bringing all sorts of ice, bins etc. The club wanted to give something back to the members, so it was decided. We picked up some coolroom panels off ebay for $70...
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