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Hi! I always wear surgical gloves when using oxi-type cleaners. They do dry out the skin with even short periods of immersion.

Hi @Drunkula The Herculometers have a single scale, but come in three varieties. I have the "finishing" model for easier measurement of FV, as well as a more general model for OG.

Hi @jayrussell Why are you soaking overnight? Is it particularly dirty or covered in dried crud?

I'll get me coat :D

Hi! Come on, get it right! When it's very hot, blame global warming. When it's very cold, blame climate change. :D

Hi! The best way to get a wort correction factor is to measure FV with hydrometer and refractometer over 15 to 20 brews. Your way will give you a close enough approximation.

Hi! I think Cream Supplies recommend using a gauze between the glass and flame.

Step-ladder :D

Hi! Of course, some of us don't need to stand on the bonnet :D

Hi @Ghillie Alternatively, start with, say, 20 litres, heat to 76°C, mark off and then drew off 2 litres, mark off, etc etc.

Hi! Even Boddingtons?

Hi @Neil1454 I've looked on the Homebrew Shop; they have Sodium Metabisulphate for £4.44, but I can't see any sodium percarbonate. The best deals are on ebay. Astonish Oxi Cleaner works well: I get mine from Home Bargains or B&M. I've only noticed a chalky deposit on bottles with an oxi cleaner...

Like the man with no legs? :D

Hi! The expansion of the volume of water in relation to heat is not linear, so if you want accurate sparge volumes, add your scale when the water is at sparge temperature. You may need a dual scale, the second for boil volume. I bet you thought this was going to be simple :D

Hi! You may want to look into overbuilding your starter - making more than you need and storing the excess in the fridge to be used as the basis of another starter.

Hi! Sorry, @BeerCat you've made it even bigger!

As I tried to explain in my earlier post, Yes. However, as @Leon103 wrote, just measure out 5 litres of water into your FV and mark off the level of the water. No need to weigh it. However, we are assuming that you have a measuring jug.

OMG! How do you store them? :D

Hi! I'm sorry, but your reply makes no sense to me.

Hi @Alside101 I use the plastic Herculometer from Beer Hawk - they come in various "scales"