Recent content by arcticz1

Homebrew Talk - Beer, Wine, Mead, & Cider Brewing Discussion Forum

Help Support Homebrew Talk - Beer, Wine, Mead, & Cider Brewing Discussion Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. arcticz1

    Dip tube not picking up below valve

    If you are using a weldless fitting you would remove that in order to remove the pickup tube. If you have a welded fitting you will have to incorporate a compression style fitting as mentioned earlier.
  2. arcticz1

    Dip tube not picking up below valve

    I use pretty much the same setup that you show in the pictures. However, it looks as though you did not solder the elbow to the straight length of copper coming from the stainless coupler. This will allow air to be sucked into the line as soon as the liquid level gets down to the level of the...
  3. arcticz1

    March pumps and recirculating mash tun

    I use a pump with the false bottom and never had a problem. I distribute the wort back on top of the grain bed with a copper distribution pipe slightly submerged under the wort line at a slow rate and the grain bed never channels. I have seen some people pump the wort into a strainer/colander...
  4. arcticz1

    What came in the mail for you today?

    1 lb of Citra leaf hops and 1 lb of Mosaic pellets hops. Now I just need some warm weather.
  5. arcticz1

    Nashville Beer

    We tried Yazoo Brewing Co when we were in Nashville. We then walked to Jackalope Brewing Co. Had a great time at both places. Customers are very friendly had some great conversations.
  6. arcticz1

    Questions about corny system for making sparkling water?

    I have been doing this for 3 years now with a 5 gallon corny. I put the keg in the kegerator at 30-40 psi and I am usually drinking it by day 3. If it needs more co2 I just leave it at 30-40 psi until I am happy with the level of co2. I use a Perlick 575SS faucet with about 5' of 3/16 bevlex...
  7. arcticz1

    Illinois 3 Tap Tower

    Is the tower chrome or stainless?
  8. arcticz1

    North Carolina Home Brew Stuff for Sale

    The end of an era. I watched you build it now you're selling it. Glad the business is going well.
  9. arcticz1

    US-05 dry yeast...does using liquid yeast make a big difference when brewing an APAs?

    I have not used it personally. However, I have heard great things about it. I would love to hear how it turns out for you.
Back
Top