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Hi Bigcol I originally tried some very thin silicone tubing around the outside of the FB but the fit of the FB is already quite tight and the tubing made it a nightmare to get in and out of the ACE. I ordered this gasket...

That's the sensor - here's the link to the one I bought http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322025349783 As for the socket, if it's the one that connects the temperature probe to the box this was added on for me by someone competent (clearly not me! :whistle:). It's not strictly necessary - just means...

Good to hear and nice pic. My first recirc went without any problems and it was only later when I started adding other bits and bobs that I started to find issues! Must learn to stop tinkering! I think the longer outlet tube that gets formed when you add a temperature probe into the outlet is...

Hi Bigcol! 1. Yes - I use this in my kettle and it works well for draining after the boil. I've not tried it during a mash recirc. Might be worth a try! 2. I've tried with and without the bag. More stuff undoubtedly gets through, but all of my pumps seem ok with this - they just cough and...

Hi BC Sorry to hear about your clogging - that is pain. Here's my tuppence worth from about 20 recirculating brews, but I'm still learning! 1. I only use the false bottom, I leave the outlet uncovered (or use a silicone tube to extend the outlet into the centre of the tun. I tried using...

Ah, but that's the secret of my mint choc chip stout :o

I've had this a couple of times and have just bagged up some hops and dropped them into the barrel. The difference it makes is night and day. I've experimented with pulling them out after a week or so (by stringing the bag using dental floss) so that you can remove it, and also just leaving it...

Haha! I think that might spell an end to my free curries if I did that! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

+1 I have a monthly beer evening with about 6 mates. I fill them up with grog and guinea pig my new brews on them. They bring the food or pay my share of a curry if we go out afterwards. Works a treat! I get to brew every 2 weeks and my liver remains just about intact! Sent from my iPhone...

A 308 would go down a treat - cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I know this story!!! Started at college courtesy of Muntons and 9 cases of empty Newcastle Brown bottles that I borrowed from the medical students bar. Kept the bottles for a further 25 years before restarting last year after 4 years in the Alps in Chamonix, France. Like Steve I find the beer...

It's a good combination of hops. I brewed a pale ale with 100g split between steep and dry hop. Used a little Magnum to bitter. The Nelson is really unusual - and works well with the citra. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

308 or 308S+12" would be great - thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Beercat When I tested the box with the amp meter before it blew up I realised that it wasn't really necessary. Most of the time it have crazy readings because the PID is switching the current on and off so fast. When the PID runs the heater 100% of the time you get a sensible reading. Once...

30L of goodness boiling away! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Another good brewday with the ACE. Deschutes Freshly Squeezed IPA. Just tucked up in the fridge with a shaken starter of WLP002. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use the the hob with a 50L pot in a garage at about 15 degrees. I start heating the wort as I begin sparging and by the time I am done (30-40 mins) the wort is boiling. I've done brews up to 28L so far and haven't used any lagging to insulate. Works fine without although I'd like to fit some...

A 14 gallon Chronical - I've been saving up the Brownie points and it's redemption time (before the buggers expire) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Might not mean shelling out too much.... http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/301953880886?_mwBanner=1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

+1 same experience as Nigel. I leave the bazooka and FB in place and have never had any issues. Works very well if you include some leaf hops in as they act as a filtering layer for the pellets. My 1600W version never seems to burn much on the bottom - a quick scrub removes anything. Sent...