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by chefgage
Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: control panel alarm question
Replies: 6
Views: 1246

Re: control panel alarm question

I thought that might be the case, your no/nc are normally open and normally closed contacts ( like what has just been said). With that in mind you would not need the 240v led driver. All that would be needed is a 12v voltage source to one side of the normally open contact and the other side conected...
by chefgage
Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: control panel alarm question
Replies: 6
Views: 1246

Re: control panel alarm question

Just a quick question is the alarm output from your pid actually 240v?

I ask because i suspect its actually just a normally open contact that is rated at 240v but not actually outputting 240v. Have you got a voltage meter to test this?
by chefgage
Wed Apr 06, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: No chill container lids
Replies: 4
Views: 1104

Re: No chill container lids

I have the size/ code that is printed on the label but still not seen anything thing that is clearly the correct size. I think as you say will message the seller to see if they can supply the new lids, but i suppose the price for the new containers isnt that much so i could just get some new ones. I...
by chefgage
Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:55 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Airlocks- why?
Replies: 29
Views: 4029

Re: Airlocks- why?

For me personsonally i have used both the airlock and the lid just cracked open method. When i first started i would just crack the lid open a bit and never had any infection problems. But i have moved onto using an airlock for two reasons, one, i like the idea of the closed vessel and two, its alwa...
by chefgage
Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: No chill container lids
Replies: 4
Views: 1104

Re: No chill container lids

Thanks, i have seen a few on ebay but they were a bit unclear of the size. Goig to have another look today.
by chefgage
Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: No chill container lids
Replies: 4
Views: 1104

No chill container lids

Anyone know where i could get some new caps for my no chill containers to fit the containers as linked below?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B008RJ ... 8719220695
by chefgage
Thu Mar 17, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Draining a mash tun
Replies: 7
Views: 1522

Re: Draining a mash tun

Hi all. I made my 2nd AG brew yesterday. I use a stainless keg with the top cut off as a mash tun. I have fitted a perforated false bottom connected by silicone tube to the outlet, controlled by a ball valve. I bought the false bottom from my local HB shop, and Ive seen pictures of very similar ite...
by chefgage
Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Bottling day
Replies: 7
Views: 1784

Re: Bottling day

oakerspocus wrote:What is the pink sanitiser that you are using?
I think the pink sanitiser you are seeing is just normal starsan. This sanitizing device has a red part that sits inside the clear bit making the liquid look pink from that angle.
by chefgage
Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Malting Barley & Growing Hops.
Replies: 4
Views: 858

Re: Malting Barley & Growing Hops.

I'm from Lincolnshire as well. I grew both cascade and challenger this year. It was the first year of the plants growth but I was surprised at how well it grew and the amount of hops it produced.
by chefgage
Thu Jun 18, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: 210l b&q water butt
Replies: 12
Views: 2646

Re: 210l b&q water butt

I use a similar one for its intended purpose i.e. a water butt. When i got it i lifted off the lid and saw there was some pipework loose inside. So in i go head first to retrieve said pipe work. Well never again the fumes and smell coming off the barrel makes me think its definetly not food safe. Ok...
by chefgage
Tue Jun 02, 2015 8:51 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Bottling wands and headspace
Replies: 6
Views: 1079

Re: Bottling wands and headspace

As whats been said above. Just fill it right up to the rim and then lift the wand out. I seem to remember a bit back i measured how many ml was in the bottle using this method but carnt remember the number.
by chefgage
Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: How clear is your vorlauf?
Replies: 12
Views: 2764

Re: How clear is your vorlauf?

At first i was a bit hung up about how clear the runnings needed to be. I jugged quite a few before i was satisfied and even then it wasnt that clear. The last few brews i have had problems with lots of grain getting past the false bottom so in the end i gave up with the jugs as it was not getting a...
by chefgage
Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Where to buy malts etc?
Replies: 13
Views: 2191

Re: Where to buy malts etc?

[quote="Rhodesy"]I tend to use Brew UK, competitive postage rates and can't fault their service.[/quote]

Same here. Spend over £65 and delivery is free :D