I did my first extract brew in 8 years...I honestly have forgotten how fast my brew day goes with extract. From start to cleanup in under 3 hours. Don't get me wrong, I love all grain but it was nice to start just before noon and be done by 2:15.
I did an extract because I was out of base...
Just finished fermenting a porter (1.068 post boil) in this and wanted to give my review.
I had about 5.5 gallons that I poured into this vessel post boil. Maybe a little less. I used a blowoff tube because I was a little worried about the small amount of headspace.
I would recommend...
I just purchased the DeepWood from a local brew shop. I paid $139 for the 6Gallon with 2 ports. The size is deceiving but it should be good for a 5.5 gallon fermentation.
So far so good. Pressure is holding good. Thanks for all the suggestions.
It was ultimately a bad oring that did not leak all the time. Only by wiggling the Gas in QD did I see the leak as previously suggested. Thanks everyone!
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All my kegs are ball lock...no pin lock. Always use keg lube.
But you are probably on the money with a touchy disconnect. I am going to replace the o-ring and if that doesn't work the QD.
Thanks. I think I may have found the leak. While spraying, looking, and moving. I put some pressure on the gas in QD and heard the faint hiss of gas releasing. I took the QD off sprayed and no bubbles. I placed the QD back on the gas in, turned on the gas and saw plenty of bubbles leaking...
Keg was definitely not pressurized. I do not believe the valve is one way. Checked the tops of the connects, and they seem tight and not to be leaking.
I am going to try the dawn solution.
Right now I am using a foam solution...turns to soap suds moment it is spayed. Maybe not as tight, so...
I have been going crazy trying to find a leak in my keg system, and for some reason it keeps eluding me. 2 weeks ago I kegged my ale and put it on air to carb. I sprayed all connections with soap to check for a leak and did not find any. Within 1 - 2 days my newly filled 5lb tank was drained...
So swmbo gave me an early Christmas gift. She got me a chest freezer. Time to start lagering. Just need to get a controller and a good recipe....decisions, decisions.
I have though about that but I had some reservations.
First I can only find used kegs for that price, new kegs are more expensive.
Once I add any shipping in (if I cannot find locally) I am at 100+ dollars already. Still half the price agreed, but I would need to get some work done to the keg...
Dimensions: 15 1/2" x 23 1/2"
Here is the link to the site and product if interested:
http://www.dwbrewproducts.com/shop/product_info.php/gal-stainless-steel-carboy-ports-p-84
I was Thinking about purchasing a 12 Gallon Stainless Steel Carboy from Deep Wood Brew Products.
Does anyone have any experience with these? I am planning on doing 10 gallon batches in this. The price point is better than a conical, and space is a bit of an issue at the moment so this...