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    A better way to hook up a Beer Gun

    What I meant was that you don't need to physically modify your regulator by adding new connections or splitters. You should still lower your PSI
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    Cloning Bent Paddle Venture Pils (Pilsener Lager)

    I need help finishing a clone recipe! This link should take you to Bent Paddle's list of flagship beers, the top one being Venture Pils. The ingredients listed are: ABV: 5.0% IBU: 38 Malts: Pilsener, 2-Row, Carafoam Hops: Sterling, Saaz, German Tradition Knowing this information, I've...
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    How to add permanent volume markings to a kettle (illustrated)

    In addition to BYO magazine, this article has also been posted to makezine.com! http://makezine.com/projects/make-40/etch-a-kettle/ You guys are amazing!
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    How to add permanent volume markings to a kettle (illustrated)

    Yea I wrote it. At the top it says "By Matt Bates" Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew
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    How to add permanent volume markings to a kettle (illustrated)

    Thanks everyone for getting this technique to the cover of BYO magazine. https://byo.com/stories/issue/item/3113-etch-your-kettle-projects Thanks Dawson @ BYO for reaching out to me. I'm so glad this process has worked out so well for so many of you.
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    A better way to hook up a Beer Gun

    Metal on metal isn't very good at preventing O2 from leaking, so there needs to be something softer to form a proper seal. The quick disconnect has a plastic tip that acts as a seal. The keg post adapter has an o-ring between it and the keg post. Therefore you'll need one between the post...
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    How to add permanent volume markings to glass carboy (illustrated)

    This type of etching is not going to weaken the structural integrity of a carboy.
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    How to add permanent volume markings to a kettle (illustrated)

    I just posted my photos of etching carboys here https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/how-add-permanent-volume-markings-glass-carboy-illustrated-464611/
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    How to add permanent volume markings to glass carboy (illustrated)

    amazon/michaels
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    How to add permanent volume markings to glass carboy (illustrated)

    This method uses glass etching cream. The hardest part is taping off where you want the marks to be. Highly recommend reviewing the directions for the etching cream. BEFORE adding volume markings 5 gallon glass carboy Etching Cream Simple glass etching cream from amazon or a...
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    How to add permanent volume markings to a kettle (illustrated)

    You guys are great! The feedback has been amazing. I really enjoy how many of you have shared your etchings! Because you've been so cool, I thought I would follow up with a brew day shot of a Black IPA with the etchings.
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    How to add permanent volume markings to a kettle (illustrated)

    Absolutely!
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    How to add permanent volume markings to a kettle (illustrated)

    The current must travel out through the acid solution. By attaching both leads to the keg, you short circuit and the current simply travels through the keg ignoring the acid. It will accomplish nothing. However, if you mixed up a big tub of the acid solution and attached the positive lead to...
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    How to add permanent volume markings to a kettle (illustrated)

    Yes, this has been mentioned, and here were the responses: source: https://www.facebook.com/john.palmer.336717/posts/10152370663208900 source: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/how-add-permanent-volume-markings-kettle-illustrated-463099/index6.html#post5958597 source...
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    How to add permanent volume markings to a kettle (illustrated)

    Since this process is sort of reverse electro-plating, yes. There's much more to it than simply reversing the polarity though :)
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