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Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2227
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
| | Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 07:41 pm: | 
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Alrighty,
Let's see the best of the worst when it comes to home made or commercially available Homebrew products/gadgets
"Anger is a Gift"
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J. Steinhauer
Advanced Member
Username: Jstein6870
Post Number: 897
Registered: 03-2002
Posted From: 66.82.9.62
| | Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 10:31 pm: |
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Two of the Commercial worst have to be the Turbo Scrubber and the doohicky that you put on the dial of your electric stoveto control temperature. |
Chumley
Senior Member
Username: Chumley
Post Number: 4365
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 209.180.187.197
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 02:48 am: |
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The whirlygig. The holes always scale up and get plugged, so you have to soak it in vinegar about every 3-5 use, and the little stoppers on the ends always get lost. And, the manufacturer had the nerve to tell me to use mechanical pencil erasers when the stoppers got lost. |
Belly Buster Bob
Senior Member
Username: Canman
Post Number: 2608
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 74.119.173.225
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 10:56 am: |
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one of the worst has to be the CPBF with the auto pressure releas valve on it. A guarnteed face full evey time. I am the proud owne of one, bought from a fallen company of years gone by. Beer from trees.....imagine
Bellybuster Bob
www.bellybuster.netfirms.com
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Steve Anderson
Member
Username: Steveinmemphis
Post Number: 218
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 216.37.68.121
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 12:50 pm: |
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Phils (Phloating) Phalse Bottom. Lots more trouble than a screen. The false bottom itself is like a starter kit...you have to modify it to ever get it to work right.
Steve Anderson
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Sand
Member
Username: Sand
Post Number: 246
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 216.201.45.28
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 01:44 pm: |
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In my opinion the fermentap is the worst. I like everyone who bought one now has an expensive carboy drainer. |
PaulK
Advanced Member
Username: Paulk
Post Number: 527
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 68.84.198.40
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 02:45 pm: |
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>one of the worst has to be the CPBF with the auto pressure releas valve on it. A guarnteed face full evey time.
I have with an automatic pressure relief and it works perfect.
As for worst gadget, I'd say the auto-siphon. Stupid inner tube always ends up drawing in air. |
Mike Huss
Senior Member
Username: Mikhu
Post Number: 1262
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 24.123.94.154
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 02:49 pm: |
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As for worst gadget, I'd say the auto-siphon
I have to disagree on that one Paul, I have an auto-siphon and I love it! To each their own... |
John Thompson
Intermediate Member
Username: Jt100
Post Number: 483
Registered: 04-2002
Posted From: 63.139.81.162
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 03:49 pm: |
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My auto siphon also works like a charm and has for 5 years. When I first received it, I too was drawing air until I put on smaller diamater hose. In fact I think it may well qualify as one of my BEST gadgets. |
Bob Wall
Intermediate Member
Username: Brewdudebob
Post Number: 294
Registered: 11-2004
Posted From: 24.99.80.253
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 04:39 pm: |
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I use my Auto Siphon all the time. works great. In fact I have 2 so I don't have to re-sanitize when transferring two 5 gallon batches. If you use a tight tube and flick it with your finger after you get the siphon going, you will get rid of the air bubble.
As for WORST gadget, I am surprised nobody has mentioned Mr. Beer...
Give a man a beer and he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew and he'll waste a lifetime.
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ELK
Senior Member
Username: Elkski
Post Number: 1710
Registered: 01-2003
Posted From: 71.195.244.40
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 05:33 pm: |
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Also on my second auto siphon at first it leaked air around the plunger seal. So at someones suggestion I took it out and used my fingers to open up the seal diameter. It has worked fine since.. THe old onw got alot of crazing in the outer tube wall and then finally after severl years in took a sharp smack and broke near the outlet bend.. If it leaks near the hose outlet put on a hoseclamp. Worst thing I have are the 3 bottles of Iodine that the LHBS sold me when I was a newbie. one is a monster size what can I do with this stuff?
Rip them lips!
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dhacker
Intermediate Member
Username: Dhacker
Post Number: 442
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 72.4.22.214
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 05:50 pm: |
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Bob,
Rather than considering Mr. Beer as the worst, we may in fact owe it a debt of gratitude for:
A. Introducing the very idea of home brewing to many people. AND . . .
B. Convincing people that there had to be a better way, so that REAL methods could be utilized!!
9 days, 4 hours, 53 minutes, 37 seconds |
Vance Barnes
Senior Member
Username: Vancebarnes
Post Number: 2447
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 208.49.148.10
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 06:23 pm: |
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and the doohicky that you put on the dial of your electric stoveto control temperature.
That would be the AutoMasher.
The fermentap is definately up there. I still use the carboy drainer I built for it though. Even if the carboy had the right slope the tiny drain for the yeast was a joke. I think I used mine twice. Glad it wasn't terribly expensive. |
J. Steinhauer
Advanced Member
Username: Jstein6870
Post Number: 898
Registered: 03-2002
Posted From: 66.82.9.79
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 09:11 pm: |
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There's nothing wrong with the Mr. Beer, if appropriate ingredients and procedures are used to fill it. |
Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3419
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 216.23.59.245
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 09:46 pm: |
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Chumley: "And, the manufacturer had the nerve to tell me to use mechanical pencil erasers when the stoppers got lost."
Did he not offer to replace the stoppers at no charge, including shipping, to you?
Dan Listermann
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Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3420
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 216.23.59.245
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"Phils (Phloating) Phalse Bottom. Lots more trouble than a screen. The false bottom itself is like a starter kit...you have to modify it to ever get it to work right."
While I am as bad as any guy about instructions, if followed correctly, "Phil's Phalse Bottom" does not float with or without modification. I will be thrilled to answer any questions on this subject.
Dan Listermann
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Mike G.
Junior Member
Username: Mikeg
Post Number: 58
Registered: 04-2005
Posted From: 64.68.174.195
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 02:29 am: |
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You know, when I saw this thread in its infancy, I thought, "this looks like a troll to incite Listermann-bashing", but I gave it the benefit of the doubt.
Sure enough. |
Belly Buster Bob
Senior Member
Username: Canman
Post Number: 2611
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 74.119.173.225
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 02:35 am: |
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heya Mike...I've yet to see any bashing but yours. Ole Chumster just stated his opinion, of which he is surely entitled.
I do believe you should justify your comment with some standing up for the stove top doohicky, the "treebrew" CPBF, and every other bad gadget that's been mentioned so far...stick up for'em all or stick up for none....
(Message edited by canman on October 03, 2006)
Bellybuster Bob
www.bellybuster.netfirms.com
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Ken Anderson
Senior Member
Username: Ken75
Post Number: 1728
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 69.168.141.10
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 02:43 am: |
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Good call Mike. It's why this board sucks at times. Either just observe, or become the latest groupie. Nothing else you can do. |
Mike G.
Junior Member
Username: Mikeg
Post Number: 59
Registered: 04-2005
Posted From: 64.68.174.195
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 02:48 am: |
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Not sticking up for any aforementioned products, since I haven't tried any of them.
Just making an observation. |
Belly Buster Bob
Senior Member
Username: Canman
Post Number: 2613
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 74.119.173.225
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 02:57 am: |
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2 out of 19.....looks like a bashing
Bellybuster Bob
www.bellybuster.netfirms.com
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Belly Buster Bob
Senior Member
Username: Canman
Post Number: 2616
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 74.119.173.225
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 03:29 am: |
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bump for fun
Bellybuster Bob
www.bellybuster.netfirms.com
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Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3422
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 216.23.59.245
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 03:30 am: |
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"You know, when I saw this thread in its infancy, I thought, "this looks like a troll to incite Listermann-bashing", but I gave it the benefit of the doubt."
Mike G. ( Thank you for the G. as opposed to without the G. which would be a weasel) All I can say is Duh. . . ?
Again, thank you.
Daniel E. Listermann
(Message edited by listermann on October 03, 2006)
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Belly Buster Bob
Senior Member
Username: Canman
Post Number: 2617
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 74.119.173.225
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 03:34 am: |
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explain????
Bellybuster Bob
www.bellybuster.netfirms.com
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Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3424
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 216.23.59.245
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 03:37 am: |
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Wait, weasels aren't technically rodents, are they?
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Belly Buster Bob
Senior Member
Username: Canman
Post Number: 2619
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 74.119.173.225
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 03:43 am: |
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Dan, you start your sentences in the middle and work your way to both ends. Come out and say it for Cripes sake. What the hell are you talking about?!
Bellybuster Bob
www.bellybuster.netfirms.com
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Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3425
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 65.29.220.144
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 04:25 am: |
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BBB:"explain????"
". Come out and say it for Cripes sake. What the hell are you talking about?!"
Need I say more?
Dan
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Patrick C.
Advanced Member
Username: Patrickc
Post Number: 601
Registered: 01-2001
Posted From: 63.250.179.198
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 11:15 am: |
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Yes? |
Steve Sampson
Intermediate Member
Username: Sampsosm
Post Number: 255
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 129.137.241.187
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 01:32 pm: |
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He said "Duh", meaning he agrees with what Mike G said, it it that complicated?
FWIW, I think the wort wizard, while it is a very novel idea is a bad gadget, its just to much of a pain in the ass to hookup in my opinion. I gave my brother one for christmas 3 years ago, then he gave it back because he didn't want it, and I haven't used it at all.
That stove top automasher thing seems pretty insane also. |
John Thompson
Intermediate Member
Username: Jt100
Post Number: 485
Registered: 04-2002
Posted From: 63.139.81.162
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 02:39 pm: |
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hmm. who'd have ever guessed where this thread would go??? |
Ken Anderson
Senior Member
Username: Ken75
Post Number: 1729
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 69.168.141.10
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 02:58 pm: |
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There have only been a few nibbles so far John. 
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Steve Anderson
Member
Username: Steveinmemphis
Post Number: 219
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 216.37.68.121
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 03:18 pm: |
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When I listed the Phalse Bottom, I did not even think about it relating to Dan's business. I have never participated in any of the juvenile barbs tossed back and forth by the factions posting on this board. I bought the product. It didn't work well. Other's may have different opinions. Contrary to what Mike G. seems to think, I didn't bash anyone. I bashed a product. I didn't mention Dan nor did say anything bad about his other products (some of which I have used and found to work fine).
Some of you guys just look for •••• to whine about.
Steve Anderson
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Ken Anderson
Senior Member
Username: Ken75
Post Number: 1734
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 69.168.141.10
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 03:34 pm: |
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Well, maybe my most useless brewing gadget is the big fancy funnel, with filter screen I bought from...
(speaking in hushed tone...)
ST. PAT'S!
The problem is, the neck doesn't fit in a carboy. So THERE'S a dust collector. Actually, my Mini-Jet filter has about as much dust.
Ken |
Mike A.
Member
Username: Mike_a
Post Number: 155
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 128.173.15.155
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 06:05 pm: |
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Hey Ken, I've got a big funnel just collecting dust too. It was definitly a two person job using that thing. Then, I bought a smaller funnel that actually fit the carboy but the screen was so small it clogged too easily.
Anyway, I plan on using it as the bottom of a hopper whenever I get my JSP mill motorized. If you cut off the bottom of a 5-gal bucket it will fit nicely in the top of the funnel. The bottom of the funnel can be trimmed to channel the grains down to the middle of the rollers. My exLHBS had a hopper design like this that worked really well. |
J. Steinhauer
Advanced Member
Username: Jstein6870
Post Number: 899
Registered: 03-2002
Posted From: 66.82.9.61
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 08:58 pm: |
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As the first responder, I hardly see how this was a bashing session. Paranoia! The stainless steel dome-shaped false bottoms for coolers don't work without modification, either.
You win some you lose some, you know. My Philmill II was an outstanding purchase.
While I've never tried the Automasher, any halfwit can see it is an inherently bad idea.
Cooper's carbonation drops don't fit into swingtop bottles.
Homebrewers using Sinamar ought to just give it up.
Carboy dryers...rather than upside down over a Corny keg.
Carboy wedges...rather than 2x4's.
Gas leak detector!
Plate chiller backflusher!
The most valuable experience (in $$$) to be gained over time in this hobby is figuring out what the ripoffs are.
J. Steinhauer |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2235
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 09:15 pm: |
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Gas leak detector!
Brilliant!
That has been added to the "Things to buy" list
"Anger is a Gift"
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Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2236
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
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Just finished my gasleak detector...
One bottle of soapy water...
Total cost a couple bucks...
"Anger is a Gift"
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Steve Sampson
Intermediate Member
Username: Sampsosm
Post Number: 258
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 129.137.241.187
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 09:35 pm: |
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"Carboy wedges...rather than 2x4's."
I always fold up a towel, and stick it under the fermenter, works great! |
Jeff Preston
Member
Username: Jeffpreston
Post Number: 182
Registered: 02-2004
Posted From: 142.161.185.229
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 09:48 pm: |
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It may not be the worst but I think my old PH meter was the biggest waste of money. Good PH strips are much easier and pretty accurate. |
Richard Nye
Senior Member
Username: Yeasty_boy
Post Number: 1654
Registered: 01-2004
Posted From: 68.4.202.69
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 01:19 am: |
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How about those BLC hand pumps instead of a pressurized corny. |
Pacman
Advanced Member
Username: Pacman
Post Number: 754
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 68.51.120.98
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I have to agree with Jeff Preston... a pH meter was one of the biggest wastes of money i've spent on gadgets... You need to calibrate it before each brew session and with mine, if I didn't remove the batteries between sessions, it would die and I had to replace the batteries... The ColorpHast pH strips work great....
Damn Brewing's Fun!!!! Kölsch Krusader!
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Geoff Buschur
Senior Member
Username: Avmech
Post Number: 1250
Registered: 06-2004
Posted From: 70.243.201.52
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 02:20 am: |
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Yeah, my pH meter was garbage too. Definitely go with the high quality strips.
Wort wizard was a waste of $ for me too. It was too hard to incorporate into my system without it spraying back. Not to say it is a bad product, the venturi effect is a proven principle, but it isn't for everyone.
Zymico products weren't for me either. I had better luck rigging my own stuff from the local mega supply. In fact the products never worked as advertised until I came up with my own fixes. Before anyone gets their panties wadded up in their camel toe I will clarify that my problems were specific to items that were designed to hold back liquid at a bulkhead. Keep in mind that I worked for several years on aviation fuel tanks, I know a thing or two about keeping stuff from leaking. The products, as delivered, did not do the job as intended. I was later able to come up with solutions to make them work.
Piss on WRT digital thermometers...well piss on any digital thermometer. Go bi-metal and buy one lab calibrated alcohol or mercury thermometer. Occasionally calibrate your thermometers at working temps.
Almost every piece of equipment I own has been either purchased twice, modified or replaced at least once (except for the ones mention in the "best" thread).
The stingy man ALWAYS pays the most.
"I've been drunk for 14 years...my judgment isn't what it used to be."
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Pacman
Advanced Member
Username: Pacman
Post Number: 755
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 68.51.120.98
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Did Geoff just say to go Bi??? 
Damn Brewing's Fun!!!! Kölsch Krusader!
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Hophead
Senior Member
Username: Hophead
Post Number: 2289
Registered: 03-2002
Posted From: 207.200.116.133
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 03:13 am: |
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Hmmm, I've always just put a stopper under the carboy when transferring. must try 2x4 next, for no apparent reason.
Best ever, ordering "1 pound" of whole hops from hopsdirect and getting an average of 26 oz... sweet.
oops, this is the worst thread. sorry. uh, hmmm, I'll go with the stupid WHIRLY GIG fly sparger apparatus. Many (many, many) moons ago, I can recall checking on that damn thing constantly. Longtime batch sparger...for life...  |
Mike G.
Junior Member
Username: Mikeg
Post Number: 60
Registered: 04-2005
Posted From: 64.68.174.112
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 04:23 am: |
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Sorry if I offended anyone's sensibilities. Just a bit sensitive, I guess. I didn't like where this thread was headed, it seems to be a common occurrence.
The contributors here have a wealth of knowledge and experience unmatched by other boards. However, I get a little tired of the schoolyard antics - would people talk in the same manner in person? I don't think different rules should apply for the internet.
(end whine)
On with the productive exchange of knowledge. |
Mike Huss
Senior Member
Username: Mikhu
Post Number: 1270
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 24.123.94.154
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 01:14 pm: |
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Before anyone gets their panties wadded up in their camel toe
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HEU Brewer
Member
Username: Heu_brewer
Post Number: 200
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 146.137.248.1
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 04:35 pm: |
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Whirlygig.
Was told that I "needed" this for AG brewing many many years ago
Most expensive useless item I ever purchased |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2239
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
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I have to agree that the "Whirlygig" is in the top five of the worst brewing gadgets
"Anger is a Gift"
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Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3436
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 216.23.59.245
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Scott, consider me provoked, LOL!
Dan
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Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2240
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 05:05 pm: |
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oh go away dan
"Anger is a Gift"
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Chumley
Senior Member
Username: Chumley
Post Number: 4369
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 63.118.227.254
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 06:03 pm: |
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>>I guess. I didn't like where this thread was headed, it seems to be a common occurrence.
The common occurrence would seem to be the continual stream of nonsensical drivel by one certain poster. I just wish he would pack up and return to rec.crafts.brewing where he belongs. This board didn't have the "schoolyard antics" three years ago or so, until this turkey showed up.
Bill Pierce started a thread on why the B&V is getting slow. The continual taunts and blitherings of this one poster, would seem to be a significant factor for this. |
Ken Anderson
Senior Member
Username: Ken75
Post Number: 1741
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 69.168.141.10
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Chumley, isn't that a veiled taunt from you in the 3rd post down???
The question was in regard to gadgets, not customer dissatisfaction with manufacturers, which you seemed to slip into the discussion. |
Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3437
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 216.23.59.245
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Note too that Chumley has thus far failed to respond to my question regarding his post.
Dan
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J. Steinhauer
Advanced Member
Username: Jstein6870
Post Number: 903
Registered: 03-2002
Posted From: 66.82.9.83
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 07:04 pm: |
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When I first joined this board, most of these turkeys were already here. Some noticeably departed for a while.
I wonder a little about the sensitivity around here.
Threads like this are what make this group seem so close knit. If you and your man friends don't spend all of your time ripping on each other, then you are much to intimate with your man friends.
Dan, I can tell, over the years, the haranguing has really damaged your self esteem. You must be eating Prozac like candy. |
Denny Conn
Senior Member
Username: Denny
Post Number: 5907
Registered: 01-2001
Posted From: 140.211.82.4
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 07:11 pm: |
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It isn't the "one poster" that's the problem as much as the multitude of responses to the "one poster".
LIfe begins at 60...1.060, that is.
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Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2248
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 08:13 pm: |
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I found this artwork on ebay today...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Phils-Phittings-Counterflow-Wort-Chiller-Homebrew_W0QQitemZ1 30032815559QQihZ003QQcategoryZ38172QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Now that is an interesting looking device
"Anger is a Gift"
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Patrick C.
Advanced Member
Username: Patrickc
Post Number: 603
Registered: 01-2001
Posted From: 24.30.11.194
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 08:19 pm: |
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I think most of his cost is in the duct tape... |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2249
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 08:23 pm: |
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what is amazing is that there are 4 bids on it and it is up to $31
"Anger is a Gift"
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Patrick C.
Advanced Member
Username: Patrickc
Post Number: 604
Registered: 01-2001
Posted From: 24.30.11.194
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 08:25 pm: |
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I wonder if these guys are buying it for the copper? |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2250
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
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good point
"Anger is a Gift"
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HEU Brewer
Member
Username: Heu_brewer
Post Number: 201
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 146.137.248.1
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 08:40 pm: |
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Hmmm.....
How about "Clinitest" |
Vance Barnes
Senior Member
Username: Vancebarnes
Post Number: 2460
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 208.49.148.10
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 08:52 pm: |
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Needs more duct tape....
They could probably get more selling it for scrap duct tape  I'm sure it works fine but it sure ain't purdy.
Clinitest, and that makes me think of...
BEANO! |
Ken Anderson
Senior Member
Username: Ken75
Post Number: 1742
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 69.168.141.10
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Northeast Ohio. That's where I live. Hmmm. |
Richard Nye
Senior Member
Username: Yeasty_boy
Post Number: 1664
Registered: 01-2004
Posted From: 68.4.202.69
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"Northeast Ohio. That's where I live. Hmmm."
Better run out and get some more duct tape Ken, I think you're getting low. |
Tom Callen
New Member
Username: Tc2642
Post Number: 7
Registered: 07-2005
Posted From: 194.72.37.252
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Haven't been on here for a while but have a question? Regarding digital themometers, is it worth getting one? I have seen one for around £38.00 (not sure what that is in dollars), quite a bit too pay but I do want to upgrade from my mercury one. |
HEU Brewer
Member
Username: Heu_brewer
Post Number: 204
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 146.137.248.1
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$70 or so seems a lot for a thermometer. You should be able to find a dial thermometer for less. Just remember to pick one and use that one. Just like a man with two watches never knows what time it is, a man with two thermometers never knows what temperature it is. |
Mike A.
Member
Username: Mike_a
Post Number: 158
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 128.173.15.155
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My only complaint with the Wort Wizard is that it makes it harder to use plastic bucket fermenters. They tend to collapse under the pressure. |
Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3452
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 65.29.220.144
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I built a really cool automatic sparge level control that had no moving parts. It relied on a submerged vent tube that would break a vacuum on a sealed HTL when the level got below the tube. It worked great except that it really sucked in the walls of the HLT plastic bucket which threw the control off.
Sorry for the tangent.
Dan
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Richard Nye
Senior Member
Username: Yeasty_boy
Post Number: 1666
Registered: 01-2004
Posted From: 68.4.202.69
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I got a used Fluke digital thermometer. I've had it about 6 months and it's built like a BSH (brick •••• house). I think it will last decades. Accurate too (according to my mercury lab thermometer). It comes with a standard thermocouple jack, and I have a 10" SS probe. |
Denny Conn
Senior Member
Username: Denny
Post Number: 5909
Registered: 01-2001
Posted From: 63.114.138.2
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You collapsed a bucket with the Wort Wizard? Man, your water pressure dwarfs mine! I've never had nay trouble at all using it with a bucket.
LIfe begins at 60...1.060, that is.
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Mike A.
Member
Username: Mike_a
Post Number: 160
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 128.173.15.155
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Yeah, I have to vent the stopper and return the bucket to it's normal shape a few times during transer. I'm on city water so there's a lot of pressure, it may also have something to do with the inline plate chiller. |
Chris Colby
Intermediate Member
Username: Chriscolby
Post Number: 458
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 24.27.7.221
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Weasels are not rodents; they are mustelids. Other mustelids inlcude mink, polecats, wolverines, badgers and ferrets. Mustelids are more closely related to other carnivores such as dogs and cats than they are to rodents.
Chris Colby
Bastrop, TX |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2252
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
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Ahhhh Yes...
Weasel: 
Rodent: 
Anyone have a picture of a Jackass?
"Anger is a Gift"
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Tim Wi
Advanced Member
Username: Riverkeeper
Post Number: 600
Registered: 03-2005
Posted From: 24.158.157.254
| | Posted on Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 11:20 pm: |
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Did Geoff just say to go Bi???
Well if you did go Bi, you wouldn't need a little black book, you could just walk around with the white pages under your arm.
T |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2253
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
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For the record...
Dan has now chosen to harass me via email...
----- Original Message ----
From: Dan Listermann <dan@listermann.com>
To: skotrat@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2006 8:38:22 PM
Subject: Jackass
First, hey Boys!
<anyone>
Consider looking in your family's picture album.
Your Troll,
Dan
Dan please cease emailing me
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"Anger is a Gift"
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Randy McCord
Advanced Member
Username: Mccord
Post Number: 601
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 216.174.177.147
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After reading this thread, I just realized that I am a lucky cheapskate!
I have made nearly all of the pieces of my brewery from advice here and other places over the last 3-4 years.
My worst fabrication was of a fly sparge arm which got scrapped after I started batch sparging.
My best fabrication is my homemade bulkheads and wortwizard, but I guess there's another thread for that.
I'm glad I didn't waste any of my hard earned money on some of the things I don't need.!!!
Good marketing people are sometimes good at what they do............Sometimes. |
Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3458
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 216.23.59.245
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Hey Scott, we are always being told to "take it to the street." I thought an experiment might be interesting. It appears that the experiment failed, doesn't it?
Dan
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Randy McCord
Advanced Member
Username: Mccord
Post Number: 602
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 216.174.177.186
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Take it to the street means ass kickin to me, One on one in the street. It doesn't matter, I've been there before.
By the way Skot! I'm growing my hair to donate it! Thanks for the info! |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 2254
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.128.118.170
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By the way Skot! I'm growing my hair to donate it! Thanks for the info!
Sweet... Best thing in the world you can do with that hair...
I think that I am doing the same... Haven't got my hair cut since june and I think that I will just let it go the year.
"Anger is a Gift"
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Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3462
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 216.23.59.245
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I am 52 years old and need a hair cut tomorrow.
Dan
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Midwest Brewer
Intermediate Member
Username: Midwestbrewer
Post Number: 319
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 24.216.161.66
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Now I know why I do not post here anymore...
Add me to the list of the whirlygig being the stupidest piece of HB equipment I have purchased. One stuck mash w/a stout and a bunch of flaked barley and it went into the ziplock bag forever.
- "What this calls for is a really futile and stupid move on somebody's part...and we're just the guys to do it."
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Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 3463
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 65.29.220.144
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MWB, wow!
Dan
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Brad Petit
Member
Username: Voodoobrew
Post Number: 143
Registered: 06-2005
Posted From: 69.22.8.78
| | Posted on Friday, October 06, 2006 - 08:17 am: |
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In a short amount of time, I've seen what seems like dozens of threads like this -- and they all devolve into the same ••••.
just ca
There must be something about the internet that keeps people from conversing and behaving like adults -- civility must not be that much fun.
* I'm 24, and if I treat people the way many of you do when I'm 50, I'll be ashamed of myself. * |
Tom Callen
New Member
Username: Tc2642
Post Number: 8
Registered: 07-2005
Posted From: 194.72.37.252
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Thanks for the info on thermometers HEU and Richard, I am still not so sure what to go for, did see a cheap dial thermometer for around £6.00 tho, so I am being tempted by that at the mo. |
dhacker
Intermediate Member
Username: Dhacker
Post Number: 462
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 74.226.89.185
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Just because I felt compelled to add to the whirly-thing discussion,
The correct spelling is Whirligig . . not Whirlygig!
Now . . let the . . . 
5 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, 53 seconds
(Message edited by dhacker on October 06, 2006) |
John Thompson
Intermediate Member
Username: Jt100
Post Number: 487
Registered: 04-2002
Posted From: 63.139.81.162
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hmm. who'd have ever guessed where this thread would go??? |
Steve Sampson
Intermediate Member
Username: Sampsosm
Post Number: 260
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 129.137.241.187
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"Add me to the list of the whirlygig being the stupidest piece of HB equipment I have purchased. One stuck mash w/a stout and a bunch of flaked barley and it went into the ziplock bag forever."
Huh??? What does a whirligig have to do with your stuck mash? Were you using it as a manifold under the grain bed? |
John Cote
Junior Member
Username: Johnbarleycorn
Post Number: 47
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.136.236.134
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My worst brewing purchase was the MacGillicuddy's brewing kilt.
Brewing outside on a cold windy day with that thing was terrible.
Bending over to pick up a carboy, laughing neighbors, police, indecent exposure charges...
I'm never brewing with THAT again! |
Richard Nye
Senior Member
Username: Yeasty_boy
Post Number: 1670
Registered: 01-2004
Posted From: 68.4.202.69
| | Posted on Friday, October 06, 2006 - 02:30 pm: |
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John, you just created visuals in my mind that I NEVER want to see again! |
Jim Keaveney
Advanced Member
Username: Jimkeaveney
Post Number: 884
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 64.12.116.8
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fragile things and i don't get along. bought a floating thermometer in a pinch and it broke on the first use (inexplicably). Had no luck with the vwr ones either.
bought a wine thief recently for no apparent reason and that seems a complete waste. the ol' turkey baster never let me down. |
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