Jim's Beer Kit

Sorry, to overseas BFPO.

Hi Folks,

Are there any reputable HBS who deliver to BFPO addresses?

Cheers... Fingar

Folks,

Thanks for all of the replies and the recommendations. Just one question: do these scales require calibration? Or is this a bit 'overkill' for measuring salts? Think that might have been two questions!

Cheers... Fingar

Chris Brooks wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:48 pm

what max weight do you need

I am just talking a few grams - it is only for salt additions for a 23L brew. My current scales are good for grain, but not for refined accuracy needed for salt additions.

Thanks for link PeeBee.

Cheers... Fingar

Folks, Does anybody have a recommendation for scales suitable for the accurate measurement of water treatment salts, so presumably, something that can measure to two decimal places. I bought an utter cheap piece of tosh which is about as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike as it was warped and fai...

I'm going to try Harlequin and Olicana in the near future (as recommended in the Malt Miller's latest Q & A on Youtube... I do an 'approximation' of Proper Job, which I call Improper Job - posted https://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=82721 - which uses Amarillo instead of Cascade....

+1 for Bramling Cross, but must give Admiral a go.

Jocky/Eric - thank you for your replies I don’t think you need CRS with alkalinity that low, but if you can stretch to it, get a pH meter to check the pH ... Too tight for that :D but might have to suck it up! Any particular recommendation? Personally I’d bin the DWB and buy a pot each of calcium ch...

Hi Folks, There comes a point in a man's life when he thinks it is time take a hard look at his water! My analysed water report - the second time I have ordered from Murphy & Son - gives me an alkalinity as CaCO3 of 20ppm and my recent Salifert test put that reading at 17ppm. Am I correct in saying ...

All,

Thanks for your replies. I may try and see if it cleans up/de-clogs by throwing it in the dishy, if not, I will donate it to Steptoe and Son!

Cheers... Fingar

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