Comments for OldeRascal.com http://www.olderascal.com Lots of random stuff Wed, 16 May 2012 13:18:06 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on DIY Fermentation Chiller by xiejol http://www.olderascal.com/?page_id=18#comment-495 xiejol Wed, 16 May 2012 13:18:06 +0000 http://olderascal.com/?page_id=18#comment-495 I would probably use two fans, one to blow into the ice chamber and one to blow out. My only concern with a larger model is the amount of ice necessary to keep it cool. You might want to double-up on the insulation, and I would definitely go with extruded foam as opposed to expanded. I would probably use two fans, one to blow into the ice chamber and one to blow out. My only concern with a larger model is the amount of ice necessary to keep it cool. You might want to double-up on the insulation, and I would definitely go with extruded foam as opposed to expanded.

]]> Comment on DIY Fermentation Chiller by Eric Cole http://www.olderascal.com/?page_id=18#comment-492 Eric Cole Wed, 16 May 2012 01:21:00 +0000 http://olderascal.com/?page_id=18#comment-492 Great information and very nice instructions! I'm going to start getting my version of this cobbled together in the next couple of weeks. I want to build a slightly larger version ... enough to hold 3 fermenters. Do you think the same ice chamber and single fan will be enough? I guess the total volume would only be a little more than twice what you are showing. Cheers, Eric Great information and very nice instructions! I’m going to start getting my version of this cobbled together in the next couple of weeks.

I want to build a slightly larger version … enough to hold 3 fermenters. Do you think the same ice chamber and single fan will be enough? I guess the total volume would only be a little more than twice what you are showing.

Cheers,

Eric

]]> Comment on Homemade Wort Chiller by xiejol http://www.olderascal.com/?page_id=13#comment-392 xiejol Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:12:56 +0000 http://olderascal.com/?page_id=13#comment-392 I didn't even look at working temp. I never had a problem with the copper degrading in any way, other than normal tarnishing due to oxidation. I don't imagine it would be an issue since you will be running cool water through it. Even when the water leaves the chiller it won't be at the boiling point. I didn’t even look at working temp. I never had a problem with the copper degrading in any way, other than normal tarnishing due to oxidation. I don’t imagine it would be an issue since you will be running cool water through it. Even when the water leaves the chiller it won’t be at the boiling point.

]]> Comment on Homemade Wort Chiller by Jordan http://www.olderascal.com/?page_id=13#comment-391 Jordan Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:05:49 +0000 http://olderascal.com/?page_id=13#comment-391 I've been looking at the copper coils at my local hardware store and most of them have a max working temp rating of 200°F. Some of them had a max working temp of 150°. Did you use tubing that has a higher working temperature or did you just not worry about it? Maybe its only important for long-term contact and boiling (212°) the chiller for 15-20 minutes isn't a big deal. Any thoughts? Thanks. I’ve been looking at the copper coils at my local hardware store and most of them have a max working temp rating of 200°F. Some of them had a max working temp of 150°. Did you use tubing that has a higher working temperature or did you just not worry about it? Maybe its only important for long-term contact and boiling (212°) the chiller for 15-20 minutes isn’t a big deal. Any thoughts? Thanks.

]]> Comment on Homemade Wort Chiller by xiejol http://www.olderascal.com/?page_id=13#comment-201 xiejol Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:53:44 +0000 http://olderascal.com/?page_id=13#comment-201 Possibly a stuck fermentation, try pitching fresh yeast and monitor the gravity. Possibly a stuck fermentation, try pitching fresh yeast and monitor the gravity.

]]> Comment on Homemade Wort Chiller by martial arts san francisco http://www.olderascal.com/?page_id=13#comment-174 martial arts san francisco Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:49:12 +0000 http://olderascal.com/?page_id=13#comment-174 I'm making my first ever batch of homemade Stout. According to the instructions, the wort and yeast should sit for 3 to5 days, and should reach a SG below 1020. It said when the head drops, to move it to the carboy. After less than 2 days, the head dropped completely, and the SG is just above 1020. Does the sudden drop in head indicate a problem already? I’m making my first ever batch of homemade Stout. According to the instructions, the wort and yeast should sit for 3 to5 days, and should reach a SG below 1020. It said when the head drops, to move it to the carboy. After less than 2 days, the head dropped completely, and the SG is just above 1020. Does the sudden drop in head indicate a problem already?

]]> Comment on 2012 CARP Trails Map by xiejol http://www.olderascal.com/?page_id=92#comment-105 xiejol Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:17:40 +0000 http://olderascal.com/?page_id=92#comment-105 I can't increase the GPX files, all the points I have are already there. As for the PDF, I built it from a HUGE graphic and put it into the PDF at either 2400 or 3600 dpi. I've got a 30-something inch print done on a professional plotter in my office. If you want, try printing it across multiple pages from the Adobe reader. It will print across three sheets of paper just fine. I can’t increase the GPX files, all the points I have are already there. As for the PDF, I built it from a HUGE graphic and put it into the PDF at either 2400 or 3600 dpi. I’ve got a 30-something inch print done on a professional plotter in my office. If you want, try printing it across multiple pages from the Adobe reader. It will print across three sheets of paper just fine.

]]> Comment on 2012 CARP Trails Map by Erik Polta http://www.olderascal.com/?page_id=92#comment-102 Erik Polta Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:09:17 +0000 http://olderascal.com/?page_id=92#comment-102 Would love a higher resolution pdf image of the CARP trail/topo map. I'm using Google earth to convert it to a KMZ file so I can drop it into my Garmin Edge 800. The linked file is 2Mb - which is good - but if you could output it to something a little higher res - maybe 5 Mb - I think the resulting KMZ file would look better on the Garmin screen. Appreciate your efforts.... If you are interested in the final product for all garmin edge 800 owners - I'd be happy to send it to you to post. thanks again!! Would love a higher resolution pdf image of the CARP trail/topo map.
I’m using Google earth to convert it to a KMZ file so I can drop it into my Garmin Edge 800.
The linked file is 2Mb – which is good – but if you could output it to something a little higher res – maybe 5 Mb – I think the resulting KMZ file would look better on the Garmin screen.
Appreciate your efforts….
If you are interested in the final product for all garmin edge 800 owners – I’d be happy to send it to you to post.
thanks again!!

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