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Halfmoon TechLabs
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Приєднався 24 січ 2022
Welcome to Halfmoon TechLabs!
Here we like to experiment with electronic gadgets, brew beer, and play a little ham radio.
You can look forward to a collection of explainer videos, misc repairs, teardowns and modifications, and hopefully some useful tips in these subject areas, as well as anything else of general interest. I'm doing this for fun, but your likes and subscriptions are appreciated, as it will help raise channel visibility to help or entertain others as well. Thanks for coming by!
Here we like to experiment with electronic gadgets, brew beer, and play a little ham radio.
You can look forward to a collection of explainer videos, misc repairs, teardowns and modifications, and hopefully some useful tips in these subject areas, as well as anything else of general interest. I'm doing this for fun, but your likes and subscriptions are appreciated, as it will help raise channel visibility to help or entertain others as well. Thanks for coming by!
SS Brewtech V2 unitank CIP fermentor wash
In this video, I use the CIP pump made in a previous video to do a CIP cleaning of my new "SS Brewtech Unitank V2" 1/2 bbl fermentor, fun with yeast and suds!
Yes, I could use caustic and base washes too, but for a small fermentor, this usually works well!
00:00 Intro
01:36 PBW setup and CIP wash
02:39 flushing PBW and look into fermentor while cleaning
03:03 Look at CIP ball, and inspection of vessel
04:00 Starsan CIP hot washing, and bubbles!
04:36 Discussion on diastaticus yeast strains, and cation to for brewers of Belgian beers
05:29 Conclusion, suggestions, and outro
CIP, Clean In Place, fermentor, fermenter, cleaning fermentor, cleaning fermenter, CIP ball, CIP spray ball, Rotary CIP spray ball, fermentor sanitizing, fermenter sanitizing, CIP pump, brewery cleaning, brew cleanup, brewing hardware, PBW, Powdered Brewery Wash, starsan, star san, SS Brewtech, V2 fermenter, V2 fermentor, v2 unitank, v2 uni-tank, Belgian beer, diastaticus, diastaticus infection, belgian yeast, diastaticus yeast
Yes, I could use caustic and base washes too, but for a small fermentor, this usually works well!
00:00 Intro
01:36 PBW setup and CIP wash
02:39 flushing PBW and look into fermentor while cleaning
03:03 Look at CIP ball, and inspection of vessel
04:00 Starsan CIP hot washing, and bubbles!
04:36 Discussion on diastaticus yeast strains, and cation to for brewers of Belgian beers
05:29 Conclusion, suggestions, and outro
CIP, Clean In Place, fermentor, fermenter, cleaning fermentor, cleaning fermenter, CIP ball, CIP spray ball, Rotary CIP spray ball, fermentor sanitizing, fermenter sanitizing, CIP pump, brewery cleaning, brew cleanup, brewing hardware, PBW, Powdered Brewery Wash, starsan, star san, SS Brewtech, V2 fermenter, V2 fermentor, v2 unitank, v2 uni-tank, Belgian beer, diastaticus, diastaticus infection, belgian yeast, diastaticus yeast
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EGO String Trimmer Head Repair
Переглядів 3795 місяців тому
In this video, I’ll show you how to repair the string trimmer head for the trimmer included in the combo package "EGO POWER 2-Piece 56-Volt Cordless Power Equipment Combo Kit", which was featured in a previous review video by simply replacing the "Lower Housing Assembly", SKU# 2826636001. You will see just how easy it is to repair your old worn head, versus buying a completely new head assembly...
Ego string trimmer head replacement
Переглядів 10 тис.6 місяців тому
In this video, I’ll show you how to replace the string trimmer head for the trimmer included in the combo package "EGO POWER 2-Piece 56-Volt Cordless Power Equipment Combo Kit", which was featured in a previous review video. The Ego website shows that the head for this trimmer is obsolete, but upon further investigation, it in fact DOES have a drop-in replacement that is simply not shown on the...
Canning Imperial Stout at home
Переглядів 1299 місяців тому
This is the last of 4 segments for the "Halfmoon Heavy" Imperial Stout brew, where we can 74 pints of beer from the remaining 2 Cornelius kegs (5 gallons each) using the Oktober can seamer! Maybe we'll sneak a taste in as well ;) 00:00 Intro 00:05 Quick dry walkthrough of canning steps 00:40 Live canning example, filling & lidding operations 01:23 Seaming operation using Oktober can seamer 01:4...
Using CIP (Clean In Process") to clean fermentor
Переглядів 1029 місяців тому
In this video, I’ll use the CIP (“Clean In Place”) pump built in an earlier episode to power a beast of a CIP spray ball to clean a very dirty stainless fermentor after a messy imperial stout brew. Fermentor is a ½ bbl Stout conical fermentor, and 2” rotary CIP spray ball is a “Jowin” brand Rotating CIP Spray Ball 1.5" Tri-Clamp on 3" Tri-Clamp Cap: Amazon ASIN# B0C5RRQRC8 00:00 Intro 00:25 CIP...
How to do Oxygen-Free beer transfers
Переглядів 2909 місяців тому
In this video, I share my "displacement" method of transferring beer from a fermenter into kegs without introducing any oxygen in the process. 00:00 Intro & fermentation progress 01:48 Cornelius kegs, aka “Corny” 01:59 Oxygen-Free aspect 02:24 “Displacement method” to eliminate oxygen 03:53 Displacing sani water in Corny with CO2 05:40 Thar she blows! 06:14 How fermentor is pressurized 07:06 Pr...
Using relays in your vehicle
Переглядів 6710 місяців тому
In this clip, we will go over simple uses for automotive relays to control high current devices, and show another variation where one relay can use more than 1 input to power a device. 00:00 Intro 01:53 Test setup 02:53 Relay explaination 04:43 Example usage and schematic 06:09 Using an "OR" circuit for multiple inputs 06:50 Diode explaination 08:20 Using a diode as a snubber on DC relay 09:58 ...
Brewing an Imperial Stout "Halfmoon Heavy"
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In this video, Halfmoon Techlabs takes a trip to Halfmoon Brew Labs (in the basement ;) to brew a "stick to your ribs" heavy winter beer, This imperial Stout style beer has a bit of added chocolate, and should clock in around 10% ABV, give or take. One pint of this after shoveling snow, and you'll be right as rain! 00:00 Intro 00:31 Brewery tour 03:24 Measuring brewing salts 06:40 Adding salts ...
Stop scammer & robocalls with this simple trick!
Переглядів 7911 місяців тому
Stop annoying scammer and robocalls from ringing through to your cell phone using this simple trick. In this video, I'll show you a simple modification to your "Do Not Disturb" feature on your Android phone that will stop outside callers that are NOT in your contact list from ringing your phone (Samsung Galaxy used as an example). No tools, no software... just a simple tweak in your settings th...
How to grease (or re-grease) sealed bearings
Переглядів 3,2 тис.Рік тому
Learn how to grease (or re-grease) "sealed" bearings. Whether it's to replace the questionable or non-existent grease in new cheap bearings, or to simply refresh the grease in an older bearing that is starting to show signs of trouble... it's easier than you think. There are some things you should know however, so check out the video, and see if it helps! 00:00 Intro 01:41 Tool used to remove s...
Building my own CIP (Clean In Place) pump cart for my brewery... from scratch!
Переглядів 578Рік тому
In this video, after taking several months to slowly acquire all the required components for bargain prices (thanks eBay!), I finally construct my “CIP pump cart” for my brewery. It’s every homebrewers dream to have a nice pump or two for moving around liquids, but what do the “big breweries” use to sanitize their big stainless hardware? Big pumps, that’s what! CIP means “Clean In Place”, and i...
John Deere mower deck bearing replacement
Переглядів 54 тис.Рік тому
Many riding mowers use disposable sheaves (pulleys) with integrated bearings. With a simple modification, these can be made to accommodate replaceable bearings than you can service yourself for about 1/20th of the price! COMMON QUESTIONS ALREADY ANSWERED IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BEARING GREASE: When using bargain bearings, be careful, some bearings sourced from overseas have little to no decent ...
Fix your soggy office chair! (Chair lift cylinder replacement)
Переглядів 189Рік тому
Is your office or gaming chair's lift cylinder getting soggy? In this video, we take a look at just how easy it is to replace the lift cylinder for a new lease on life for your old favorite office or gaming chair! 00:00 Intro 01:31 A look at the replacement kit 03:24 Old lift cylinder removal from seat 07:28 Cylinder free! 07:43 Clamp removal 08:16 Removing cylinder from wheel base 08:54 Insert...
How to change a watch battery
Переглядів 154Рік тому
In this video, you will see how to replace the battery in 2 different wrist watches that have snap-off backs. Screw fastened, and spanner type watch backs are shown as well for reference. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Different watch back types 04:00 Watch #1 06:10 First attempts to remove 07:25 Success! 08:00 Battery removal 09:10 New battery check 09:35 Replacing battery 09:50 Replacing back 11:32 Watch ...
Making a hanging lamp from a wastepaper basket!
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In this video, we turn an old wastepaper basket into a hanging lamp. 00:00 Intro 00:34 Project description/planning 03:30 Examining dimmer 05:32 Checking polarized cord 07:37 Custom washer fabrication 08:31 Setting up drill press 09:21 Drilling! 11:22 Drilling center holes 12:38 Setting up drill 13:42 Finished washers 14:40 Removing wires from inline dimmer 15:30 First assembly attempt 16:15 Ru...
Using air launcher to install wire antenna
Переглядів 3,9 тис.2 роки тому
Using air launcher to install wire antenna
Pneumatic launcher (aka "Air Cannon")
Переглядів 18 тис.2 роки тому
Pneumatic launcher (aka "Air Cannon")
EGO POWER+ 2-Piece 56-Volt Cordless Power Equipment Combo Kit (Unboxing & Testing!!)
Переглядів 8 тис.2 роки тому
EGO POWER 2-Piece 56-Volt Cordless Power Equipment Combo Kit (Unboxing & Testing!!)
Remote control repair (fix that sticky remote!)
Переглядів 2042 роки тому
Remote control repair (fix that sticky remote!)
Lowes security tag... what's inside?
Переглядів 2,4 тис.2 роки тому
Lowes security tag... what's inside?
Chugger pump upgrade using Blichmann Riptide Kit... Is it worth it?
Переглядів 3502 роки тому
Chugger pump upgrade using Blichmann Riptide Kit... Is it worth it?
Chugger vs Blichmann Riptide brewing pump shootout!
Переглядів 5202 роки тому
Chugger vs Blichmann Riptide brewing pump shootout!
How to replace dead battery in key FOB for Subaru keyless entry/ignition
Переглядів 2602 роки тому
How to replace dead battery in key FOB for Subaru keyless entry/ignition
Samsung Galaxy S10e battery replacement using IFIXIT kit
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Samsung Galaxy S10e battery replacement using IFIXIT kit
Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan Repair (bad capacitor replaced).
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Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan Repair (bad capacitor replaced).