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Hi all, switched over my pin locks to ball locks.. had to add a 2nd o ring to the dip tubes. have you ever had to do that??? wondering what I have wrong???? thanks in advance. Baloo

Life tends to get in the way and my fermentation schedule seems to suffer. Does it matter much if I ferment for 4 to 6 weeks in place of 2? Thanks, I am thinking it should not matter much as long as fermentation kicked off well. But looking for the opinion of wiser ones here.

I have always used pin lock kegs.. but a friend gave me keg (with beer) and it was a ball lock style. So, I bought some Jansamn ball lock keg fittings.. I thought they were universal.. but I cannot seem to get them to connect. I push down, and they do not click in. Any advice??

Well guys, after a lot of work.. and too many days of lurking in these boards, I am finally worthy to post the current state of my taproom. worthy, because I have my first all grain batch cold crashing in my fermentation chamber (right). well, at least dropping it down to 45 degrees or...

Hi all, Yeah.. like most of us here, I (we) over think the think, and do not over DO the DO... when in actuality, we should do the opposite.. and get things done, even if they are not perfect or we do not think of every single minute possibility. Maybe we should start a support group...

Just curious of your experience with this.. It would give me a way to brew while I save and design my controller. Also, in case of future issues.. a way to salvage the brew day. If this has been discussed and was not a good combination.. please let me know that as well. thanks everyone....

Hi all, Brewed a amber extract batch with Danstar Windsor yeast last saturday, and noticed the bubbles seemed to stop early...??? Only bubbled for 1.5 days. Finally had a chance to test the gravity and it was at 1.030 SG. My beginning gravity reading was skewed because of stratification of...

but as Lee Corso would say.. "Not so fast......!!!" What the heck do I want to do...... What I do know.. 1. I want it to be electric. 2. I want it to be easily repeatable. 3. I want to build it myself to save money. 4. I am pretty handy with things and not scared to try something new...

Was looking to get my inkbird ITC 1000 to build my control panel for fermentors.. and found this..... seems to be a self contained unit, where I could remote mount the temp read out. Has anyone ever used this.. did a search and yielded nothing Poniie PN160...

Hi all, just thought I would be lazy and ask, in place of reading all the posts.. so at least i get a point for honesty.... Looking for a false bottom for my keggle conversion mash tun project. Seeing ones for $35 at 11.5 inches, and others that are 90 and even 120 bucks... seems the 90...

Hi all, I was thinking of my wish list for Christmas and was really liking the All in one Triclover elements that had a built in plug. WOW.. but then I got to thinking.. moving the keggel around to clean.. I would hate to bust up the prongs on the plug. Or if I burnt the element up...

OK, I havnt seen any posts on this so I will start it up.... What do you want old Santa to bring you this year.. given that you were a good boy...... Since I am building my brewery this year.. I have a pretty lengthly list.. but maybe you can help with some good stuff that I am leaving...

Hi all, anyone ever have any trouble with the plastic boxes at Lowes.. seems they would be easy to work with .. but attaching the heat sink could be an issue... how do you overcome that? thanks Baloo

Hi all, Background: I lurk here a lot.. but with brewing extract, I usually do not have many questions and/or comments on many of the all grain topics. However, I am currently subdividing my workshop into a workshop / beer room. YAY me!!! anyway, I have had 3 kegs for years, 2 of them...

Which is more versatile? Going with the first fitting for my element enclosure. Wondering if I should add anything else why the welder has it? Thanks for your advice. baloo

Hi all, Currently an extract brewer. Piecing together my plans to go all electric 2 vessel herms system. Seems lime I am taking forever to figure out what I want to build. I currently use a keggle and have 2 others waiting for conversion. My question is... Do the pots really make a...

Hi all, I admit it. My keggles are simple. Half inch ball valve and that's about it. Before I go knocking holes and adding things, can someone discribe to me their thought process in why they put their keggle additions where they did? Where and why did you put the thermometer?, heating...

Hi all, I admit it. My keggles are simple. Half inch ball valve and that's about it. Before I go knocking holes and adding things, can someone discribe to me their thought process in why they put their keggle additions where they did? Where and why did you put the thermometer...

I am working to convert my keggle to electric from propane. Well, the folks at the electric brewery have this nice kit that you can buy that has all the ingredients.... well... you know what.... if you price them all out it is more expensive than just buying the kit and having everything at...

One regular half barrel, one old time keg... Regular keg seems too beat up to .make a brewing g vessel.... Never had an old time keg.... Thanks in advance for the ideas....