hey!

[SHLACKS]

just thought id say hi as im fairly new to brewing actually going to do my first one this weekend coming, jumping straight into allgrain using grainfather into a fermentasaurus i might or might not have a slight problem tho so not sure how its going to go i work fifo so just wondering how i go with fermentation while im away at work ive got an old fridge set up with temp controller but what do i do while im away?



anyways ive been on here for a few weeks now just reading as much as i can on brewing and its only made me more and more keen to get my first one down


cheers!

matt

 

[wereprawn]

How long will you be away for? 2-3 weeks won't be a problem.

 

[mtb]

I recommend the ITC-310T to all the FIFO brewers. Lets you program in a temp schedule - ie 1wk @ 18C, 3d @ 21C, 2wks @ 2C. Real handy because you need not be present to adjust temp as your brew progresses and you'll come home with a fermented, d-rested, and crash chilled batch.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-PLUG-...mperature-Controller-Timer-240V-/222233299558

 

[Bridgey23]

Hey SHLACKS
Agree with mtb.
Although if your FIFO you may have a bit of coin you can invest.
I also brew with grainfather and am waiting for the new glycol chiller to be released. This connects to the grainfather conical fermenters( up to 4 at once).
This will allow you to do what the ITC-310 can do but with four different beer styles and no fridges. Great space saver. Then you could have up to four different beers when you get home. [emoji482]

 

[SHLACKS]

mtb, bugger i already bought the mk2 temp controller....

bridgey23, i thought the glycol chiller was on a indefinite hold???

 

[Bridgey23]

They weren't happy with one of the components so are doing a redesign. It will be released when they're happy with it. Hopefully soon.

Edit: Ps I thought you could program the mk2.

 

[SHLACKS]

i havnt had a chance to play with it and see if it will do the job yet

 

[Garfield]

SHLACKS, you should consider yourself lucky. My greatest vice is checking my fermenters five times a day! I sometimes wish i could fly out for a week and fly back to a finished primary. I can imagine your excitement on the plane...



Are you dreaming up brew sessions in your sleep yet? Give it time.