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  1. mschippr

    Beerbelly Rectangular False Bottom (falsie)

    I am selling my Beer Belly rectangular false bottom because i have moved to a round vessel and no longer use a esky. As described on the beerbelly website: Price $60 Thanks, Mark.
  2. mschippr

    Show Us Your Return

    Hi, I am trying to design my mash/liquid return on my mash tun. Does anyone have any smart ideas on how to put one togther that doesnt disturb the grain bed or get clogged up? Pictured is the mash tun that im currently building, my current idea is to just have some hose layed on the top of...
  3. mschippr

    Heater Element Wire Covers?

    Hi All, Does anyone have any suggestions about what i can use for a heater element wire cover and how to fix it to the vessel/element? Thanks, Mark.
  4. mschippr

    Wanted: Ss Fittings, Camlocks

    Hi, I am after the following BSP stainless steel fittings: 4x Camlock Male (Type F) 1x Female T Piece 1x 90 Degree Male/Female PM me with a price if you have them spare. ;) Thanks,
  5. mschippr

    Rims/brewtroller Brewery Upgrade

    Hi, I have decided to upgrade my brewery to a RIMS three vessel system controlled by Brewtroller. I chose brewtroller since it works out to be a similar price once you consider buying two PID's and other components and allows for future growth. I will make two new 50L vessels. One will be...
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    Rims Or Herms

    I'm in the process of upgrading my rig to either RIMS or HERMS. I can get a 1KW SS RIMS tube delivered for about $170 or a 40 foot SS Herms Coil to install in my HLT delivered for about $140. Not sure which way to go on this either way i still need to also get a HLT, PID controller, and Pump...
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    Honey Pale Ale?

    Hi, I went to the local the other night (Duck Inn, Coromandel Valley) and they had a pale ale on tap which they might make or get some a local brewer that was really nice, It had a big honey taste to it that i really enjoyed. Can anyone suggest an all grain recipe that has this characteristic...
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    March 809 Split Shipping Adelaide.

    Hi, I am keen to put an order in for a March pump. I found one online and was wondering if anyone wanted to go in and split the shipping? http://www.tescopumps.com/servlet/the-199/...-809BRHS/Detail? $143.44+$49.00 Shipping for one or $143.44 each plus $61.00 shipping for two. I want to put...
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    Temp Controlled Hlt.

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has an easy way to turn a keg into a temp controlled HLT? I have the key but am not sure what to purchase for the build. I am in the IT game so am not totally electronics illiterate, just dont want waste money buying stuff i dont need. ;) Thanks,
  10. mschippr

    Brew Stand Issues, Suggestions?

    Hi there brew squad, I have just moved to full mash brewing (previously BIAB) and am having an issue with my current 2 teir brew stand (it folds down for storage). It seems that the mashtun is not low enough to get adaquate flow from the HLT. I tried my first full mash a month ago and couldnt...
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    Fermenter Full Of Kraeusen

    Hi, I don't know if this is a problem or not but i brewed 30L of amber ale over the weekend and pitched on the day into a 30L fermenter. I checked it today and the remainder of the fermenter is now totally full of Kraeusen (i.e. no air space left), It's not overflowing or anything though...
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    Wanted: Custom Steel Brew Frame? Adelaide

    Hi, Does anyone know where i can get a basic 600mm square (galv?) steel brew frame made up in Adelaide? About 1000mm tall would be sufficient. The main reason is I want to mount my spiral burner inside the top of the frame so it will need to cope with the heat. Thanks, MARK.
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    Think I've Just Ruined My First Ag.

    Hi, So i did my first AG today and got it into the fermenter from the plate chiller. I noticed that i couldnt get the temp down to 24 and my batch quantity was 22.3L instead of 24L. So stupid me added 1.7L of cold water. Did i just ruin the batch by adding nasties? I havn't pitched the yeast...
  14. mschippr

    Evaporation From Boiler Test.

    Hi, Today i did a evaporation test in my boiler in preparation for my first AG in the coming weeks. I'm setting my equipment for use with Beersmith. My pot is a SS 59L and it is quite wide (500mm internal). I put 35L (17cm) of water into it and kicked off my italian spiral. Lid off once...
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    Medium Regulator And Italian Spiral Flame Questions

    Just testing out my gear in preparation for my first AG. While doing my evaporation test i have been trying to get my burner to be efficient. I have noticed that adjusting the medium regulator doesnt make much difference to the flame. The flame is blue and sitting 1mm from the burner bed. 1cm...
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    Cleaning & Sanitising Plate Chillers

    Hi, I just got myself a 20 plate chiller in preparation for my first AG and was wondering what you guys do to clean & sanitise them before and after a brew day? Thanks. MARK.
  17. mschippr

    Brew Rig/platform Ideas.

    Hi, I'm trying to get some ideas together for building a platform/rig for my brew pot, burner, plate chiller, mash tun, etc. I like the one that beerbelly have Brewboy2 rig/platform but cant afford the luxury. What i was thinking is trying to weld together a basic thing with the father inlaws...
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    Wanted: Grolsch Bottles - Adelaide

    Hi, I'm in Adelaide and am looking for Grolsch swing top bottles for my first AG beer brew in the coming weeks. Does anyone have any they would be willing to part with in Adelaide. Thanks, MARK 0434574135.
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    Wanted: Swiss Voille Biab Bag For Pot

    Hi, I dont have a sewing machine and dont really want to shell out for one at this point in time. Can someone make me a Swiss Voille BIAB bag to suit a (internal size) 500mm wide by 300mm deep 59L SS pot? I'm in Adelaide if that makes any difference. Obviously ill pay for materials and...
  20. mschippr

    Pot & Burner Question For Biab

    Hi, I'm getting together the equipment to do my first BIAB and have just acquired my pot. It's a 59L 18/10 stainless stock pot with capsule bottom (500mm wide by 300mm deep) for $140 from Allbids.com.au My question is what type of burner should i purchase to heat the liquid? I have my eye on a...
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