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Equipment and Software / temp control
« on: October 04, 2011, 08:33:29 AM »
Which controller is the best for fermenting ..Johnson Controls A419ABC-1C Electronic Thermostat... OR...RANCO ETC-111000 Digital Temperature Control...?
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Equipment and Software / Re: ball lock
« on: October 03, 2011, 07:32:58 AM »
MoreBeer said to cut away a corny ...........but really?........know one has a lead on the type of thread a ball lock post takes?.
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Equipment and Software / Re: ball lock
« on: October 03, 2011, 03:13:38 AM »
I have the sanke already. I just want to be able to snap the gas on to add a few psi to push the beer up hill without having to change fittings.
That thread has to be available from somewhere? How do people add a ball lock fitting to another project without having to cut apart a good corny?
That thread has to be available from somewhere? How do people add a ball lock fitting to another project without having to cut apart a good corny?
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Equipment and Software / ball lock
« on: October 02, 2011, 11:46:41 PM »
I'm trying to add a ball lock to a converted 15.5 gal keg/fermentor..
Where can I get the ball valve post, the part that is welded to the corny?
(not the part that has the poppet in it)
Where can I get the ball valve post, the part that is welded to the corny?
(not the part that has the poppet in it)
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Questions about the forum? / key word
« on: September 27, 2011, 07:40:08 AM »
Is there a way to enter a key word to search the previous forum topics to help me answer previously asked questions without manually reading every topic and thread.
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Equipment and Software / Re: fermentation chamber performance
« on: September 25, 2011, 12:15:13 AM »
Yes, 42 is about the best you can get with a mini fridge. Even some semi expensive kegerators only get to 40-42.
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Equipment and Software / Re: Keg Conversion
« on: September 23, 2011, 09:11:36 AM »
How do you get the keg clean? Especially underneath the lid.
I've got an old keg that just doesn't want to come clean.
Any suggestions?
I've got an old keg that just doesn't want to come clean.
Any suggestions?
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Kangen Water
« on: September 18, 2011, 08:21:06 AM »
I think that is an interesting idea. The machine splits the water molecules electronically to create a higher absorption rate in your body. The science seems sound but the whole MLM thing and 4K ? WOW !
Kangen water systems can deliver very low pH for antiseptic applications also. Hospitals in Japan use the Kangen systems for pH water down to 4.8. or lower. The machine is made to be adjusted for very high pH or very low pH depending on its use. So maybe it would be good for the mash water.
It's primary use is for drinking water which they claim needs to be high Ph.
Now I think the water changes again during the boil so there might not be an adverse affect on the 50-100 ppm of calcium needed for healthy yeast growth. Ask Kai , he could tell you.
Kangen water systems can deliver very low pH for antiseptic applications also. Hospitals in Japan use the Kangen systems for pH water down to 4.8. or lower. The machine is made to be adjusted for very high pH or very low pH depending on its use. So maybe it would be good for the mash water.
It's primary use is for drinking water which they claim needs to be high Ph.
Now I think the water changes again during the boil so there might not be an adverse affect on the 50-100 ppm of calcium needed for healthy yeast growth. Ask Kai , he could tell you.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Using Flavor Extract- How much extract is the right amount?
« on: August 14, 2011, 08:20:57 AM »
Do you use 1/2 bottle per 5 gal in the secondary or primary or before bottling???
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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Uh-oh... Leaky Keg Blues
« on: July 10, 2011, 11:58:27 PM »
I just got my 10th Corny last week because in California they are up to around 50 bucks with tax and getting higher.
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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Bright Tank
« on: July 10, 2011, 11:52:02 PM »
Instead of cutting your dip tube, attach about 4 inches of flex tubing to the end of your dip tube so it lays on the bottom and makes a U turn about 1 inch above the bottom.
When you transfer your beer you will leave 1 inch at the bottom without scattering the sediment into solution. Assuming you are using a Corny keg as a secondary, put the flex tubing on the dip tube when you first transfer the beer into your secondary keg.
When you transfer your beer you will leave 1 inch at the bottom without scattering the sediment into solution. Assuming you are using a Corny keg as a secondary, put the flex tubing on the dip tube when you first transfer the beer into your secondary keg.
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Ingredients / dissolving chalk
« on: June 10, 2011, 12:59:44 AM »
Do I have to use co2 to dissolve the chalk for building my water? How do you add chalk?
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Kegging and Bottling / Re: campden tabs
« on: May 31, 2011, 07:35:27 AM »
I read that the proper amount of campden tablets to work effectively is 1 per gal.
Is that correct?
Is that correct?
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Kegging and Bottling / campden tabs
« on: May 28, 2011, 09:15:37 AM »
I used 2 tabs of campden to stop the fermentation of a cider ale I am making. I intended to keg this batch but later decided to bottle because I didn't want to tie up my kegerator with a specialty brew that only a few would enjoy.
It has been 2 weeks since the campden was used...... Is the campden still working?......... Can I add corn sugar as usual and expect to get natural carbonation or do I have to re-pitch the yeast???
It has been 2 weeks since the campden was used...... Is the campden still working?......... Can I add corn sugar as usual and expect to get natural carbonation or do I have to re-pitch the yeast???