Homebrewers - Whats Fermenting?
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What trouble are you having? The only thing that would need lube are the motor bearings. The impeller floats in liquid, sort of a liquid bearing. If the hole on the impeller is gummed up that can cause trouble. Lubing this will cause more headaches. Scrub the hole out with boiling water and let it dry. If it is during the boil/whirlpool stage try angling the dip tube up off of the floor. Most likely getting vapour lock at this point. Another thing to keep in mind is to have larger fittings on the intake side of the pump. And don't mix and match fitting sizes in a hose run.
That looks like it will be a tasty easy drinker. Will be curious to hear your thoughts on the finished product.All cascade.
It's kinda hard to explain. When it's first plugged in it makes a loud squeaking noise and pumps good at first then gets to normal operating sound but only pumps a trickle. I pulled the head and everything looks good in there so I'm confused. Maybe you can come check it out when you have some free time because I can't find anything wrong with the pump
Get some 3-1 oil and hit the motor bushings lightly. They sound dry. That should do it.
Will do, will need to plan a day you can come brew with us. We gotta brew that rye beer of yours
That is a good idea. The oil should do the trick. Sounds like the motor. The pump itself should be good for a long time.
Got my rhizomes in and got them planted. Will need to replant the small bucket when I can find a larger pot and then will have to run some string up to the roof for the bines when they start to take off.
That's exactly what I did, lol. The info you sent was a big help actually and I hope to be posting growth pics in the near future
I've been researching doing this here in Kansas City. I grow quite a bit of veggies so I think I should be able to grow hops. Would love some info.Got my rhizomes in and got them planted. Will need to replant the small bucket when I can find a larger pot and then will have to run some string up to the roof for the bines when they start to take off.
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Where did you get the rhizomes, maybe @sean will let me sneak a few in on of his planters. I wonder if all that citrus would have an affect on the flavor/aroma
There isn't a ton of info that I have found and hops grow like weeds in the right conditions. They like 6-8 hours of sun a day and a fair amount of water. They can grow up to 20 feet tall so they need something to climb and when they start growing you have to train them to grow around whatever it is you want them to climb.
I ordered from yakimavalleyhops.com, they were by far the least expensive rhizome vendor I have found at $3.50/rhizome and shipping isn't bad either. I'm sure they would be fine growing around citrus.
It depends on the flowering cycles...
We got the space, but the summer heat might be intense. Come by on Thursday night and negotiate with Nicole.
Anyone going to jump into this I highly recommend looking into hop crowns from Great Lakes Hops. It puts you about 2 years ahead of starting from a rhizome. Although more varieties are available if you start from rhizomes.
Also if you don't have the space for a trellis bines can be trained to grow horizontally on a lattice or gated fence. You just have to keep up with it because they grow like crazy.
Also if you don't have the space for a trellis bines can be trained to grow horizontally on a lattice or gated fence. You just have to keep up with it because they grow like crazy.
I am looking to try a few simple varieties this year and I will definitely be trying Great Lakes for a more established plant. Thanks for the info. I have seen hops grow horizontal, is there any reason I couldn't train them to grow on my fence?
It might be a little work but I don't see why not. They'll keep trying to go vertical you just have to weave the bines along the fence. You sort of have to do it every day or so otherwise it's hard to guide the bines once they latch onto something or itself. Make sure to leave room for sidearms too which start popping out around the 10ft mark. That's something I wasn't expecting and never planned for.
You should be concerned with herbicides put on that field.I am looking to try a few simple varieties this year and I will definitely be trying Great Lakes for a more established plant. Thanks for the info. I have seen hops grow horizontal, is there any reason I couldn't train them to grow on my fence?
Of course, if the farmer kills your stuff, that would be illegal. You can decide if you want the hassle.
Beautiful property!I am looking to try a few simple varieties this year and I will definitely be trying Great Lakes for a more established plant. Thanks for the info. I have seen hops grow horizontal, is there any reason I couldn't train them to grow on my fence?
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Didn't think of that. However, there is 2-3 feet behind that fence that grows weeds and he never kills those. I think he uses the area as a buffer to avoid spraying anything in my lawn. Will definitely take that into consideration.
Thanks!