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priming sugar math...
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priming sugar math...
Just a quick check of my math, for those of you numerically inclined.
I think there's about 4 gal of IPA in my carboy - if 3/4 of a cup of corn sugar primes a 5 gals, would 2/3 of a cup be sufficient for (approx) 4?
Thanks...
I think there's about 4 gal of IPA in my carboy - if 3/4 of a cup of corn sugar primes a 5 gals, would 2/3 of a cup be sufficient for (approx) 4?
Thanks...
"What can you say about Pabst Blue Ribbon that Dennis Hopper hasn’t screamed in the middle of an ether binge?" - Jordan St. John
Keep your eye open for a deal on a kitchen scale... here's the one I use:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page ... 34&p=45691
http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page ... 34&p=45691
I just picked this one up at Shoppers, clearance end for $20.00.
http://www.amazon.com/Salter-1406-Glass ... B001DQOE98
I have been using a cheapo from Crappy Tire, but it died a few days ago.
http://www.amazon.com/Salter-1406-Glass ... B001DQOE98
I have been using a cheapo from Crappy Tire, but it died a few days ago.
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I need a scale anyway for bread baking...(and hops measuring...)
My grand-father in law got me a cheapo one that didn't work...
KwaiLo, you picked up a SALTER for 20 bucks at SHOPPERS? Man, I wonder if any close to me have any.
My grand-father in law got me a cheapo one that didn't work...
KwaiLo, you picked up a SALTER for 20 bucks at SHOPPERS? Man, I wonder if any close to me have any.
"What can you say about Pabst Blue Ribbon that Dennis Hopper hasn’t screamed in the middle of an ether binge?" - Jordan St. John
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$9.99 2/3's off right now. works for up to about 7lbs. I use mine for grain and even light amounts of hops.
$9.99 2/3's off right now. works for up to about 7lbs. I use mine for grain and even light amounts of hops.
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"God don't want me yet, man, I got more feet to taste."
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"God don't want me yet, man, I got more feet to taste."
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That's a great deal. I like the old-school mechanical scale, but I do need something for smaller hop measures. What's the precision on that one? (I was thinking more along the lines of <1 Kg capacity with 1-2 g precision).phirleh wrote:http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/8 ... ?locale=en
$9.99 2/3's off right now. works for up to about 7lbs. I use mine for grain and even light amounts of hops.
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I've measured sub 1 ounce amounts of hops. I've never checked the calibration on mine but you can also switch ounces/grams/pounds too. They say it is accurate down to a gram.Derek wrote:That's a great deal. I like the old-school mechanical scale, but I do need something for smaller hop measures. What's the precision on that one? (I was thinking more along the lines of <1 Kg capacity with 1-2 g precision).phirleh wrote:http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/8 ... ?locale=en
$9.99 2/3's off right now. works for up to about 7lbs. I use mine for grain and even light amounts of hops.
Malam cerevisiam facieus in cathedram stercoris
"God don't want me yet, man, I got more feet to taste."
photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/phirleh/se ... 039468171/
"God don't want me yet, man, I got more feet to taste."
photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/phirleh/se ... 039468171/
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Derek, I've heard this one at Lee Valley is pretty good. Not that you can just pop into Lee Valley anymore now that you are in Kelowna.Derek wrote:That's a great deal. I like the old-school mechanical scale, but I do need something for smaller hop measures. What's the precision on that one? (I was thinking more along the lines of <1 Kg capacity with 1-2 g precision).
http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page ... at=2,40725
Definitely get a scale first if you can. 3/4 cups is a very rough guideline, and it really depends how coarse/fine the sugar is. I have seen 3/4 cups measure out to more like 6 oz. The one time I used the measuring cup method it resulted in bulging caps and overcarbed beer.
I have the Starfrit one mentioned above and I really like it, but it doesn't measure down to a couple of grams. I tried measuring dried yeast on it, and up to about 5 grams it still read 0.
I have the Starfrit one mentioned above and I really like it, but it doesn't measure down to a couple of grams. I tried measuring dried yeast on it, and up to about 5 grams it still read 0.
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Yeah, when measuring grain it seems to jump in increments of .05 ounces, which is about 1.5 gramsJ343MY wrote:I tried measuring dried yeast on it, and up to about 5 grams it still read 0.
Malam cerevisiam facieus in cathedram stercoris
"God don't want me yet, man, I got more feet to taste."
photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/phirleh/se ... 039468171/
"God don't want me yet, man, I got more feet to taste."
photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/phirleh/se ... 039468171/