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looks good, thanks for sharing!You can see the quick disconnect on the knockout port in the pic above.
looks good, thanks for sharing!You can see the quick disconnect on the knockout port in the pic above.
You might consider perusing this thread. You might finds some useful info. It's not too long.thank you, you can tell im new to the equipment.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/ssbrewtech-svbs.704301/page-3#post-10253951looks good, thanks for sharing!
I haven't seen one, but as i brew outdoors I never really look at those threads.also does anyone know if a steam condenser lid exists for this? my searches suggest not but you'd know more than me.
TSP is VERY caustic. It can cause skin burns when diluted in high concentrations. I've used it a lot for cleaning things. Starsan is low pH (acid) TSP is high pH (alkaline).in terms of cleaning before first time use, the ss website says to wash using TSP. I've never used it before but ordered the powdered kind from Amazon. Is there anything about TSP I should be aware of before using? Is it just a stronger form of Star San?
I bought the steam slayer from brew hardware, I cut a hole and did a weldless TC port. I just keep it capped when I'm not using it. I brew in my Houston garage and it was worth every penny to have that, especially in the summer. My boil off rate was about the same when I was at 75% power with an open lid with my new set point at 50%.also does anyone know if a steam condenser lid exists for this? my searches suggest not but you'd know more than me.
thanks for this! can you share a pic of what the lid you use looks like with the steam slayer?I bought the steam slayer from brew hardware, I cut a hole and did a weldless TC port. I just keep it capped when I'm not using it. I brew in my Houston garage and it was worth every penny to have that, especially in the summer. My boil off rate was about the same when I was at 75% power with an open lid with my new set point at 50%.
Ive been on a 8 month hiatus, brewing a Japanese lager and Orange Cream Milkshake IPA this weekend, ready to get that pipeline back up!
how do you ensure no bugs land in your wort?I haven't seen one, but as i brew outdoors I never really look at those threads.
"outside" for me means on back patio. It is entirely screened in, so no bugs/leaves/etc.how do you ensure no bugs land in your wort?
Not gunna lie. I'm a little disappointed with the internals of this thing. Wagos and all that tubing!? I mean I get it but I figured the inner workings would be a little more...umm...deliberate.
I saw somebody guess that the inside contained a network of SS tubing. I guess that would look better, but if that was the case I'd probably still have a clogged tube.
If I get a free afternoon sometime, I'll do the rest of the disassembly and see what the power/element control looks like.
You don't. Bugs happen when brewing outdoors and they aren't going to affect or harm your beer. I've made plenty of honey bee porters and wasp IPAs. Scoop 'em out and carry on.how do you ensure no bugs land in your wort?
here you go. No issues with the weight.thanks for this! can you share a pic of what the lid you use looks like with the steam slayer?
Good idea. I thought about a hop port, but it's pretty easy to just lift the lid for a few seconds. I mostlyYou need another hole in that lid so that you can drop the hops in. I made the hole on mine to fit a kilner jar lid ( they have a rubber gasket) so they fit well.
I like it so I can look in as well! But there's no doubt for me the lid and condenser is a game changer.Good idea. I thought about a hop port, but it's pretty easy to just lift the lid for a few seconds. I mostly
do lagers, if I did a lot of hop additions I might sing a different tune!
what type of tool did you use to make the hole? also, does steam escape the small 'inlet' the lid has in it?Here is what I have
here you go. No issues with the weight.
I wish I would have cut the hole another inch towards the middle but oh well.
The 10 gallon lid apparently fits the SVBS, I wanted to do that one as my steam lid, but it was out of stock at the time.
I haven't rigged up my steam slayer on my SVBS yet but I do use it on my Anvil Foundry 6.5 which has a hole in the lid for the recirculation tube. It doesn't affect the steam slayer at all.what type of tool did you use to make the hole? also, does steam escape the small 'inlet' the lid has in it?
Just a carbide hole saw for the size I needed.what type of tool did you use to make the hole? also, does steam escape the small 'inlet' the lid has in it?
Have you opened up the back and looked at the internal tubing?I did a kettle sour over the last two days, waiting to start the boil. Will say it worked great, will probably end up replacing all of the tubing once I'm done to prevent any contamination.
ExactlyPictures of the internal tubing above I think. Surely a boil recirculate and PBW will kill off any souring bacteria, otherwise what would be the point of boiling a kettle sour before ferment with a normal yeast?
In my last brew I mashed 19lbs @ 1.71 in approximately 8 gallons + .15 quart/ lb to compensate for grain absorption. Still not able to hit predicted pre boil gravity, etc despite following general mash rest protocol @ 153 for 60 min. Even with extended to 80 min total best I was able to reach was 1.048. Need advice on what I am not getting. View recipe here on brewers friend "Big Brown Dog "Maybe get some help with figuring grain water ratio, strike volume, etc. Having trouble with mash efficiency.
Do you use software? By tweaking and dialing in your equipment profile you will be able to correct those issues. SS Brewtech even supplies very accurate equipment profiles for users of Beermith and I haven't had any problems hitting my gravity or volumes.In my last brew I mashed 19lbs @ 1.71 in approximately 8 gallons + .15 quart/ lb to compensate for grain absorption. Still not able to hit predicted pre boil gravity, etc despite following general mash rest protocol @ 153 for 60 min. Even with extended to 80 min total best I was able to reach was 1.048. Need advice on what I am not getting. View recipe here on brewers friend "Big Brown Dog "
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