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by guypettigrew
Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Calculating a grain bill from percentages
Replies: 10
Views: 2051

Re: Calculating a grain bill from percentages

Best of luck! I hadn't realised GW's Beer Engine would only run on Windows.

I also hadn't realised some people don't use Windows! My IT knowledge is minimal.

Guy
by guypettigrew
Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Calculating a grain bill from percentages
Replies: 10
Views: 2051

Re: Calculating a grain bill from percentages

JamesF wrote:
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:00 pm
Looks like I might have to "borrow" my daughter's Windows laptop then :)

James
Why?? If you can access this site then you can access Beer Engine.

Confused!!

Guy
by guypettigrew
Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Calculating a grain bill from percentages
Replies: 10
Views: 2051

Re: Calculating a grain bill from percentages

As a starting point a beer of 1.045 OG will need about 4.5 kilos of grain. You can then use Graham Wheeler's beer engine to work out the fine details. You'll find the GW beer engine on here at: JBK Links>brewing calculators>Graham Wheeler's original beer engine calculator. JBK links is at the top of...
by guypettigrew
Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: What's Wrong With my Inkbird ITC-308?
Replies: 11
Views: 2307

Re: What's Wrong With my Inkbird ITC-308?

A few queries first, if I may. Well, quite a lot of queries really! Have you got the Inkbird set at +/- 0.3 C or +/- 3.0C? I'm guessing the former, but just checking. You say 'it' goes up to 70C. Is that the reading from the Inkbird probe or a separate probe? Where is your Inkbird probe located? How...
by guypettigrew
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Cleaning, Sanitation and Sterilisation
Topic: Moldy taste from Beer Engine does not go away
Replies: 15
Views: 10513

Re: Moldy taste from Beer Engine does not go away

Sending the pump back to England and having it „re-refurbished“ is way to expansive in this post Brexit world. I guess I will say a prayer, take the pump apart and have a look inside. There is not much I could ruin anyway… Best of luck! Hadn't realised you weren't in the UK. Let's hope you can buy ...
by guypettigrew
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Cornelius Maxi 110 not getting cold
Replies: 24
Views: 3834

Re: Cornelius Maxi 110 not getting cold

How's this going? Have you managed to sort it out?

Guy
by guypettigrew
Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Cleaning, Sanitation and Sterilisation
Topic: Moldy taste from Beer Engine does not go away
Replies: 15
Views: 10513

Re: Moldy taste from Beer Engine does not go away

Perhaps you could contact the company, explain the situation, and ask if they could service the handpump and fit new rubber seals.

It would probably cost you a bit, but better than throwing the thing away.

Guy
by guypettigrew
Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Cheap grain
Replies: 6
Views: 1749

Re: Cheap grain

MashBag wrote:
Sun Jul 16, 2023 8:57 am
Genuine question, is £43 per sack delivered good then?
Odd! I've just checked and it's £28.70 for 25kg, plus £6.75 delivered by DPD. Total of £35.45, not £43.

Guy
by guypettigrew
Thu Jul 06, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: Cider Making
Topic: Weekend cider
Replies: 11
Views: 9950

Re: Weekend cider

Well, something new to learn every day! Thanks.

Guy
by guypettigrew
Wed Jul 05, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: Cider Making
Topic: Weekend cider
Replies: 11
Views: 9950

Re: Weekend cider

Confused! Why does it say 'cider' on the bottles? Is it already fermented? I thought you made your own.

Guy
by guypettigrew
Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:42 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: The mysterious case of the diminishing sugar level…..
Replies: 13
Views: 2781

Re: The mysterious case of the diminishing sugar level…..

You can also buy one like this that that gives you the wort original gravity as well as Brix. https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUTOUTLET-Refractometer-Aluminum-Specific-10%C2%B0C-30%C2%B0C/dp/B07CCH49DY/ref=sr_1_4?c=ts&keywords=Refractometers&qid=1688380280&s=kitchen&sr=1-4&ts_id=3579771031&th=1 Remember t...
by guypettigrew
Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: The mysterious case of the diminishing sugar level…..
Replies: 13
Views: 2781

Re: The mysterious case of the diminishing sugar level…..

This is as good as any, if you want a hand held one. You'll need to convert the Brix reading to gravity. Plenty of on-line converters available. For a quick 'rough' conversion, multiply the Brix by 4.

If you fancy spending a bit more, then a digital refractometer is worth getting.

Guy
by guypettigrew
Sat Jul 01, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: The mysterious case of the diminishing sugar level…..
Replies: 13
Views: 2781

Re: The mysterious case of the diminishing sugar level…..

Hi. When you say the gravity was lower after the boil, do you mean you measured the gravity in the kettle before running the wort off?

Or do you mean the gravity dropped after running the wort from the kettle and after you'd sparged and squeezed the hops?

Guy
by guypettigrew
Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Cornelius Maxi 110 not getting cold
Replies: 24
Views: 3834

Re: Cornelius Maxi 110 not getting cold

I would not bother with either. It does not need digital accuracy. Gycol is actually a less effective coolant (it's antifreeze qualities is why it is used) Those bits ain't broke, don't fix them until they are. Or.. Just don't waste money you could spend on beer. 😂😂👍🏻 Any fridge repairer will regas...
by guypettigrew
Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Cornelius Maxi 110 not getting cold
Replies: 24
Views: 3834

Re: Cornelius Maxi 110 not getting cold

Hi.

I think there's an impeller in the ice bath to stop it freezing solid. It could be that which is causing the banging noise. Perhaps, if the impeller isn't working, the whole unit won't work. Some sort of safety thing, perhaps?

Others will know more.

Guy