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  1. Druncan

    Inkbird replacement thermocouple advice and parts?

    Just checked the jack plug only has two possible connections, not three. Any suggestions?
  2. Druncan

    oxygenating wort - larger capacity systems

    @peebee "I can't imagine you in 30L Speedos. No photos ... please!" I'm hurt, XXL Mankini any better? @Weizenberg - Please advise what meter and how you calibrate it? -really interested athumb..
  3. Druncan

    oxygenating wort - larger capacity systems

    I add bottled water 30mins to dry yeast and match FV temps. Always did the shaky-shaky with my 30L Speidels. :groupdancing: Get the choons on blasting!:cool: Now I get the wort below 23*C -for ale yeasts then plug in the pump with the CIP head on and let it rip for 3 mins on 75L and 150L FV's...
  4. Druncan

    Inkbird replacement thermocouple advice and parts?

    I bought one of these Inkbird IBS-TH1 Temperature Data Logger Recorder Bluetooth Thermometer Hygrometer Wireless Temperature Humidity Monitor for Incubator Reptile Vivarium Greenhouse : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies for my new solar HLT and stupidly snapped the probe in the thermowell. Contacted...
  5. Druncan

    Co2 keg filling new technique,,,, Doh

    @CaptAwol - Impressive, well done and very efficient! Just shows there is a whole new CO2 world to experiment with.
  6. Druncan

    Co2 keg filling new technique,,,, Doh

    I've just been filling the cornies from my 150L BB conical. Cold crash then dump yeast then gravity drop, then connect up pump and keep on filling. I stick a CO2 scavenged gas bag on top to stop oxidation. Then the bag ran out so I connected a pipe straight from the co2 cylinder and put a...
  7. Druncan

    Solar panels

    400l HLT is sitting @52*C,,,, better brew tomorrow, or another big bath night in!!! :groupdancing:
  8. Druncan

    Sir Keir Starmer breached MPs' code of conduct eight times

    Very cocky, bent and sniffs arses?wink...
  9. Druncan

    Petrol and diesel prices reach new record high

    Try Tiree, Our new community petrol/diesel station still has Diesel £2.08,,,:mad:
  10. Druncan

    Weighing it up

    I have a 500g x .01g but it can be calibrated easily and I have an OIML M1 class test weight like this; Calibration Weight 500g M1 Precision Chrome Steel for Digital Balance Scales 41814198361 | eBay Makes sure it's accurate athumb..
  11. Druncan

    Petrol and diesel prices reach new record high

    Today £2.08 Diesel ,,,,,,,asad1 good job our big drive is 16m round trip.
  12. Druncan

    Cost of the boil.

    Aye, Amazon prime delivery costs going up to get the free delivery that saves us hundreds/year. So we will just bite the bullet as it's still the most cost effective way to get many products to us. Good job I charge £5.00 per pint! :roll: Solar thermal sitting at 62*C - nearly mashing temp...
  13. Druncan

    Tap and line cleaning

    For all my taps and triclamp fittings and carbstones I use PAA in a ultrasonic bath VEVOR VEVOR Ultrasonic Cleaner Machine 3L Stainless Steel Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine Digital Heater Timer Jewelry Cleaning for Commercial Personal Home Use (3L) | VEVOR UK that one heats as well when I use the...
  14. Druncan

    Hosepipe ban.

    Looks like i'm going to be re-servicing our well again,,,, Bring back PEK chopped pork! It made me what I am today,, :vomitintoilet: Never knew ham. Giving our old dog his meds involves hiding it in wafer ham. None in shop so tried chopped pork, the picky fekr won't even eat it, or the...
  15. Druncan

    Cost of the boil.

    This is brilliantly informative! However, (as ever,,,,) I have approached this from a completely different (nutty) direction.:tinhat: Prior to Covid I was planning to incorporate energy saving measures in my brewery development. We have an energy savings trust grant/loan for this. It's now...
  16. Druncan

    Ooni Pizza ovens

    Is it used cat litter? What flavour does that impart?:vomitintoilet:
  17. Druncan

    Controlling Induction Hobs.

    Hi @RichardMW If the IB switches off the IH has no power to energise the cooling fans. I was worried this may cause it to overheat. So once up to temp and beeping. I unplug from the IB and plug into the wall socket IH fans now operating and I can dial down the rolling boil. - The IB has however...
  18. Druncan

    Ooni Pizza ovens

    I had a pellet but gifted to my bro' and he loves it. It was a bit of a pain getting pellets up here. Now got ooni Karu than I run on chopped driftwood. Perfect for me. Love doing fresh mackerel an prawns in it. Once done pizzaring we put a tray of tatties in and seal it up. Perfect jackets...
  19. Druncan

    Favourite Kit

    Festival Beer Kits athumb.. acheers.
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