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Not knowing what the ledger looks like, that seems pretty cheap.

Nice work. That's the way to do it - I did the same when I milled my panel.

Thanks for posting this pic!

I cap screw-tops flat out, never had a problem. My capper doesn't fit perfectly either - maybe just a thing with some cappers. I use loose dextrose to carbonate, so I usually tip the bottle a few times to mix that in, and a poor seal is immediately visible and can be fixed there and then. I...

Power = Voltage x Current So a 5500 Watt (power) element on 240 Volts will draw roughly 23 Amps (current). So if you wanted to run one of these elements you'd have to get a sparky to put in a 30 Amp circuit and then run a cable and plug to suit. As michaeld16 said, a normal household powerpoint...

Yep, find a lid at an op shop or elsewhere and make a jig to get a nice fit for it - or rough cut by hand within 2-3mm and then grind out the rest to get a perfect fit.

I just want to reply to this bit for other people reading this thread. An alternative approach if you want to use a spare laptop is to use an Arduino (or whatever), which is just a USB serial COM device, and then send/receive data to/from the Arduino with any software you like (Python, Java...

Why gas for HLT? Surely elec is a better option for HLT since you want to use a PID on that to get to a steady-state temp. Gas on the BK for sure, for me. Just speed. LPG, you sacrifice cost a bit, but it brings a good 70L+ batch to the boil ASAP.

Very nice work. I'm drooling more over your workshop though.

Angus, that's excellent. Great way to support the shelf without permanent modification to the fridge.

chemfish is "that guy" at parties. "Mew-keg" - what are you talking about ;) Yeah, I wouldn't touch Kickstarter as a general rule. Especially if it's already over the target. People just keep throwing money at it unnecessarily. I guess at least they know they have a market.

Thought this was a great idea: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/growlerwerks/the-ukegtm-pressurized-growler-for-fresh-beer Smashed the target for the fund raising. They have the 64oz (1.9L) one for $99 and the 128oz (3.8L) for $129.

Haha, good repurposing of spare CAT-5! I have a huge roll of black co-ax under the house, you're giving me ideas...

Amarillo is brilliant. That cultivar is gold. Those bastards.

Semi-related, has anyone used a washing machine motor before? I have a spare one I salvaged. It is capacitor start as well. It seems to run on the fast side, but I think it should have enough power (I can't stop it by hand).

Looks awesome. Love the orange on the handles. One of my six Chinooks has come up this week (in Melbourne), so they won't be far away.

Nice! Doubles as a crucifix if you ever need to nail someone up.

They do have an XLR option now for a couple of bucks more.

That's some neat joinery work, nice one

Nice job! Looks very tidy