Comments for Gbrewing.com http://www.gbrewing.com Home Brewed Beer and Ideas Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:57:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Low Pressure Propane Jet Burner and Regulator by gbrewer http://www.gbrewing.com/2010/02/01/low-pressure-propane-jet-burner-and-regulator/comment-page-1/#comment-189 gbrewer Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:57:12 +0000 http://www.gbrewing.com/?p=189#comment-189 Chris, If I were to do this again, I would select the burners in this link. http://bayouclassicdepot.com/618lp-10-jet-propane-jet-burner.htm They are the perfect size for home brewing. If you chose to order from Top Food Service, just order one that is for the appropriate fuel. If you are using propane, make sure you order the LP version. It will work with you Honeywell controller. When I build another sculpture, I will be using the burners in the link I provided with my gas valve. I'm not in any way affiliated with Bayouclassicdepot.com nor do I know how they rate as a company. The price seemed competitive and this is really the more appropriate burner. Eric Chris,

If I were to do this again, I would select the burners in this link. http://bayouclassicdepot.com/618lp-10-jet-propane-jet-burner.htm
They are the perfect size for home brewing. If you chose to order from Top Food Service, just order one that is for the appropriate fuel. If you are using propane, make sure you order the LP version. It will work with you Honeywell controller. When I build another sculpture, I will be using the burners in the link I provided with my gas valve.

I’m not in any way affiliated with Bayouclassicdepot.com nor do I know how they rate as a company. The price seemed competitive and this is really the more appropriate burner.

Eric

]]> Comment on Low Pressure Propane Jet Burner and Regulator by Chris http://www.gbrewing.com/2010/02/01/low-pressure-propane-jet-burner-and-regulator/comment-page-1/#comment-188 Chris Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:27:53 +0000 http://www.gbrewing.com/?p=189#comment-188 Thanks for sharing your build information. It is very helpful to those of us attempting the dame. I have a Honeywell controller and will be using my BCS PID to control the burner for the HLT. However, in reviewing the Jet Burners from TopFoodService.com, they make no distinction of High or Low Pressure. Other sites show Low Pressure models for Jet Burners, but they are two to three times the cost. Does it matter with Jet Burners if they are ported for High or Low Pressure? (Propane) If you have your paperwork from your purchase, could you please share the exact the model that you purchased? After seeing your in action on the video, I would be happy to have the exact same burner you show. Thanks again for all of the valuable information. Cheers! Thanks for sharing your build information. It is very helpful to those of us attempting the dame.

I have a Honeywell controller and will be using my BCS PID to control the burner for the HLT. However, in reviewing the Jet Burners from TopFoodService.com, they make no distinction of High or Low Pressure. Other sites show Low Pressure models for Jet Burners, but they are two to three times the cost. Does it matter with Jet Burners if they are ported for High or Low Pressure? (Propane)

If you have your paperwork from your purchase, could you please share the exact the model that you purchased? After seeing your in action on the video, I would be happy to have the exact same burner you show.

Thanks again for all of the valuable information. Cheers!

]]> Comment on Brutus Ten by gbrewer http://www.gbrewing.com/2009/11/14/brutus-ten/comment-page-1/#comment-187 gbrewer Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:46:44 +0000 http://www.gbrewing.com/?p=167#comment-187 Thanks for the feedback. I've built several different stands for myself and other brewers. The last one I built I used the Robert Shaw model 700-400 gas valve. I really like this valve better than the Honeywell. The reason being is the On/Off/Pilot selector switch on the Robert Shaw feels more solid than on the Honeywell . These valves are 1/2" input and 3/4" output and come with a bushing to reduce the output to 1/2". I usually use 1/2" black pipe for my main propane connections and then reduce from there. I like the idea of the 1/4 inch tubing and considered it on my next brewing stand. Just remember that you will need a low pressure .5psi regulator somewhere prior to the gas valve. Thanks for the feedback. I’ve built several different stands for myself and other brewers. The last one I built I used the Robert Shaw model 700-400 gas valve. I really like this valve better than the Honeywell. The reason being is the On/Off/Pilot selector switch on the Robert Shaw feels more solid than on the Honeywell . These valves are 1/2″ input and 3/4″ output and come with a bushing to reduce the output to 1/2″.

I usually use 1/2″ black pipe for my main propane connections and then reduce from there. I like the idea of the 1/4 inch tubing and considered it on my next brewing stand. Just remember that you will need a low pressure .5psi regulator somewhere prior to the gas valve.

]]> Comment on Brutus Ten by davidfricks http://www.gbrewing.com/2009/11/14/brutus-ten/comment-page-1/#comment-186 davidfricks Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:01:04 +0000 http://www.gbrewing.com/?p=167#comment-186 Great site! Two questions: What model of Honeywell Gas Valves are you using? Should I be using 1/4 inch tubing for my LP gas lines or 1/2? Thanks, david F. Great site! Two questions:

What model of Honeywell Gas Valves are you using?
Should I be using 1/4 inch tubing for my LP gas lines or 1/2?

Thanks,
david F.

]]> Comment on Beer Brewing Temperature Control using Johnson Controls by What controller do I need? - Page 2 - Home Brew Forums http://www.gbrewing.com/2011/07/09/beer-brewing-temperature-control-using-johnson-controls/comment-page-1/#comment-181 What controller do I need? - Page 2 - Home Brew Forums Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:33:37 +0000 http://www.gbrewing.com/?p=404#comment-181 [...] Control A419. I have also built one in the past using the LOVE controller. Both will work fine. http://www.gbrewing.com/2011/07/09/beer-brewing-temperature-control-using-johnson-controls/ Here is a picture of the LOVE control. It is now configured for fermentation but you can get the [...] [...] Control A419. I have also built one in the past using the LOVE controller. Both will work fine. http://www.gbrewing.com/2011/07/09/beer-brewing-temperature-control-using-johnson-controls/ Here is a picture of the LOVE control. It is now configured for fermentation but you can get the [...]

]]> Comment on Low Pressure Propane Jet Burner and Regulator by RandyBurleson http://www.gbrewing.com/2010/02/01/low-pressure-propane-jet-burner-and-regulator/comment-page-1/#comment-169 RandyBurleson Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:26:35 +0000 http://www.gbrewing.com/?p=189#comment-169 Thanks for posting this info. I am still debating not only between the Banjo and the Jet burner but if I go to the Jet burners should I get the 10 tip or the 23 tip. I have read that the 23 tips are a little hard to control the flame on the propane version. Some think that the 10 tip is more than sufficient. I wil be trying a HERMS set up where the heat exchanger is in the HLT so I need good flame control there so that I can regulate the temp easily.. The Boil kettle could be bigger I suppose. The Mash Tun is a cooler and I am using the HERMS heat exchanger so I don't need a burner for the Mash Tun. What would give me the best flame control for the HLT/HERMS heat exchanger? Thanks for posting this info.
I am still debating not only between the Banjo and the Jet burner but if I go to the Jet burners should I get the 10 tip or the 23 tip. I have read that the 23 tips are a little hard to control the flame on the propane version. Some think that the 10 tip is more than sufficient.
I wil be trying a HERMS set up where the heat exchanger is in the HLT so I need good flame control there so that I can regulate the temp easily.. The Boil kettle could be bigger I suppose.
The Mash Tun is a cooler and I am using the HERMS heat exchanger so I don’t need a burner for the Mash Tun. What would give me the best flame control for the HLT/HERMS heat exchanger?

]]> Comment on RIMS Tube for Brewing Beer by gbrewer http://www.gbrewing.com/2010/10/13/rims-tube/comment-page-1/#comment-162 gbrewer Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:33:48 +0000 http://www.gbrewing.com/?p=244#comment-162 I think my temperature swings are just a matter of tweaking the BCS460 parameters. Once I get the temperature swings worked out, I think I could fully say I prefer the RIMS tube. I like that it is quiet and doesn't use any additional propane. Less propane means less trips for refill. There are a couple other concerns that I didn't mention. With the RIMS Tube, you need to make sure fluid is always recirculating through the tube while heating or you risk a creating a pressure bomb. You also need to make sure the tube has fluid in it prior to allowing the element to power on. These concerns sound simple enough, but could cause you a bit of a headache if you forget to put the safety features into place. I think my temperature swings are just a matter of tweaking the BCS460 parameters. Once I get the temperature swings worked out, I think I could fully say I prefer the RIMS tube. I like that it is quiet and doesn’t use any additional propane. Less propane means less trips for refill.

There are a couple other concerns that I didn’t mention. With the RIMS Tube, you need to make sure fluid is always recirculating through the tube while heating or you risk a creating a pressure bomb. You also need to make sure the tube has fluid in it prior to allowing the element to power on. These concerns sound simple enough, but could cause you a bit of a headache if you forget to put the safety features into place.

]]> Comment on RIMS Tube for Brewing Beer by zoso124 http://www.gbrewing.com/2010/10/13/rims-tube/comment-page-1/#comment-161 zoso124 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:11:47 +0000 http://www.gbrewing.com/?p=244#comment-161 So, if you would have to do it all over, would you use the RIMS tube or direct fire from the burner? So, if you would have to do it all over, would you use the RIMS tube or direct fire from the burner?

]]> Comment on Home Brewers RIMS Tube by gbrewer http://www.gbrewing.com/2010/07/30/home-brewer-rims-tube/comment-page-1/#comment-159 gbrewer Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:56:40 +0000 http://www.gbrewing.com/?p=229#comment-159 Updated here. <a href="http://www.gbrewing.com/2010/10/13/rims-tube/" rel="nofollow"> Updated here.

]]> Comment on Home Brewers RIMS Tube by zoso124 http://www.gbrewing.com/2010/07/30/home-brewer-rims-tube/comment-page-1/#comment-158 zoso124 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:06:40 +0000 http://www.gbrewing.com/?p=229#comment-158 Have you used the RIMS tube yet? Would like to know your thoughts on using it versus direct fire on your mash tun. Thanks, -Mike Have you used the RIMS tube yet? Would like to know your thoughts on using it versus direct fire on your mash tun.

Thanks,
-Mike

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