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So, Soon I will be visiting Melbourne for a week, staying in the CBD. Down there to do a course so I won't be having any big nights but was wondering from the locals where I should go for a drink when I need to unwind of an evening. Thanks Warwick

Hi, So long story short I bought 2 pin lock kegs on the weekend off a guy. Rang the LHB shop today about what else I needed to get and was told that there are 2 different styles of pin lock kegs. If they are older than 2 years then he thought they would be the 'old' style and cost about $60...

Hi, Been looking at getting some nice push button waterproof switches and also 3 position switches and indicator lights for china like these: I know these are only for small amps but I'm only switching small 12V and 24V stuff so it's perfect for me. I believe these switches can take 5A...

So last night I ran my system through it's first official brew as a system. Been using it in parts for months and just transferring. So last night I decided it was time I ran it through a mash all together, had a couple of days with no kids so I got all of the remaining work done and away I...

Ok so I have lots of AU Cascade and Galaxy flowers in the freezer - thanks yob. Having never used Cascade in a brew myself I was wondering what people would suggest.. Any recipes that anyone can point me to? All grain is what I'm looking at..

Anyone used any of these? https://www.rewarddistribution.com.au/ProductDisplay.aspx?Product=2458220 Not after opinions on aluminium or stainless btw. Read all about it and happy to go with ali for now anyway. Can just get these pots for cheap and locally. So I guess wondering if anyone has...

Hi Everyone, Searched the forums and can't seem to find an answer to this one anywhere. Currently in the process of building my brewery. Long and slow process.. However.. Wondering how everyone connects there burners. I have 2 x 10 jet mongolians which I plan on connecting from one tank. My...

Can anyone see any issue here with my design? Other than the obvious lack of skill in photoshop at least that is. This is using just using 3 x 3way motorised ball valves and 1 x solenoid valve. It seems you need to enlarge this to actually see it animate. Obviously this doesn't show the...

Hi Guys, Once again another bulk buy from China. This time Solenoid valves. Specifications can be found here . Basically getting some 1/2" sized valves with 12v DC operation and viton seals in a normally closed style. Essentially reading all of that stuff in the specifications shows that they...

Hi Gents, Hopefully a quick question for those more knowledgable than I. Not sure if this is the correct section but it seemed the closest. Recently built a heater guard for my 18month old. Well I designed it, old man built it. Really simple but there wasn't one that was the right size and so...

Hi Guys, In an attempt to get a cheap price on some of the little brown pumps I've made contact with a supplier in China for some of these. Seem to be the same thing as per elsewhere. Looking at getting a few for myself but it will make it substantially cheaper if anyone else would like some...

Been bulk priming for years and I've never had this before.. However 2 weeks ago i bulk primed an ESB. Using 1768PC which I know from experience likes to start and stop. Bulk primed with 110g table sugar to give me around 2.2vols carb according to beersmith. Usual method - boiled a cup of water...

A couple of thoughts.. I have the offer of being able to buy pumps from China at some insanely cheap prices. First of all I can get the little brown pumps same as we see everywhere for around $25 landed. Less if I order more.. Naturally. They also have another slightly bigger pump which i'm...

A simple question probably for someone else.. Looking at getting a ph sensor. I notice though that most have temperature ranges of 0-50 or 0-60 at most. Question is how do they handle being stuck in the hot mash.. Anyone had any melt on them? Thanks Warwick

Hey everyone, Currently still desiging my brewing system. Have decided to go gas for the sakes of efficiency/lack of circuits in house.. Now this I plan to automate to some extent. Start of with a few things automated and then automate more as I go along. Now i know I need to use proper LPG...

Hi Guys, Below is what I've got so far.. SWMBO loves the bottle of youngs ESB that I bought.. Hence need to make it. 3.75 kg Golden Promise (Simpsons) (3.9 EBC) Grain 5 88.2 % 0.50 kg Crystal - Heritage (140.0 EBC) Grain 6 11.8 % 30.00 g Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] - Boil 60.0 Hop 7 16.3 IBUs...

Hi, Ok so anyway probably a really simple question for the experienced all grain brewers. Started using chemicals to match my water and something I just noticed. When I add into Beersmith say London water it automatically gives me 23L or my Batch size and it got me thinking. I originally would...

Hi again. I know there have been plenty of threads about Herms and Temperature stepping around here before. I've also read most of them. However what I'm trying to work out is this. Is it possible to use a combination of the 2 methods. I.e. We are aiming for a temperature of say 65 deg C. We...

Hi Guys, So I put down my first all grain last weekend. Bubbling away nicely in my fridge. Couple of things that I've learnt. 1. My 15lt stockpot just isn't big enough to boil water. 2. I badly need a pump. 3. I need thread to attach my manifold to my Lauter Tun. (If it had come apart during...

So my first all grain brew went down on saturday. Bohemiem Pilsner. So all being well in about 2 weeks secondary fermentation and then down to lagering temps for a couple of weeks. Then I'll be hankering to taste it :D A few things that I've learnt from the experience. 1. I definitely should...