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    Beer Faucet overhaul

    I could have taken a better photo. the nut is round and slotted, holding rubber washer. I have 2 of the faucets and rebuild kits. Thanks
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    Is it ok to use pH test strips instead of a digital pH meters?

    Most meters will last about a year, maybe 2 IMO and experience.
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    Beer Faucet overhaul

    I need suggestions on how to remove end nut without distorting stem. Thought I might heat with torch. What do you think?
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    Refractometer

    Good for checking OG but need to use hydrometer for FG, IMO Ed B
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    pH meter recommendations, please?

    I tell interested visitors that of all the equipment I have the PH meter is the most expencive piece per use that I have. Throw away a $ 65 plus meter after 3-4 uses. Not worth the hassle. Take your H2o or your wort sample to a craft brewer, they would be happy to check it for you if you buy...
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    1% Iodine for sanitizing

    Living in Key West with out a brew store and running out of a sanitizer around 2010 I found an article on the Web the writer had tthe same problem and started using this Ideal gentle wound spray 1 % Iodine. I have been using it ever since. A gallon will last me over 5 years at $ 14.00. Product...
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    Hurricane Ian find

    No it did not wash ashore, said was in destroyed bar cooler. I dont have access to sankie taps. should be aged well
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    Hurricane Ian find

    My neighbor just brought over a 5G sankie keg full of untapped beer. It has been unrefrigerated since last Sept, washed in from somewhere near Ft Myers beach. Any ones guess to its drinkability Ed B
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    1% Iodine for sanitizing

    Since I was using iodine for my sanitizer I found this article. Observations not scientific, I printed it at the time so here it is. Original web site is down
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    1% Iodine for sanitizing

    I have been using Ideal Gentle Wound Spray from farm stores for many years. We didnt have brew supply stores in Key West then so in my travels I picked up a gallon @ $ 11.00. It lasted over 4 years. I keep a darkened spray bottle and change it every 4-5 brews along with a spray bottle of...
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    Erlenmeyer Flask Thermal Shock

    I am an old timer with Neuropathy in my hands and feet, cant feel a thing. The handles helps me handling the hot flasks off the stove and into the pool.
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    Erlenmeyer Flask Thermal Shock

    After boiling my starter I let it cool in the pool for an hour and pitch my yeast
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    How do YOU clean your racking cane

    Thanks for all the comments. I did a deep hot soak in oxyclean and rodded the cane and tubing with a new long handled brush. Nothing, no crud, dirty water, nothing. I guess a good rinse with soap and water works fine Ed B
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    How do YOU clean your racking cane

    Looks like I will try one, thanks
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    How do YOU clean your racking cane

    Have you tried this? I cant find anything to go around the neck. It looks great for tubes and hoses Ed B
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