Recent content by rattletrap1970

Here is mine. It’s built from a GDM-37 cooler merchandiser. It has 4 taps for the 4 kegs I have. I converted all the lighting to RGB LED (Remote controlled), wrapped the outside in faux stainless, all controls are 12v to control 120Vac cooling and heating (I can use it as a fermenter).

Got my hands on a True GDM-37 cooler. I took out all the fluorescent lighting, the stock temperature controller, and evaporator fan. Replaced the lighting with remote controlled RDB LED strip. This is in place of the marquis lights, and interior lighting. Also added it around the perimeter of...

Yes! That is exactly what I had in mind. I am going to make up a few bottle for that task.

I have to agree. I don't get too serious about sanitation pre-boil. Everything gets rinsed (maybe a splash of StarSan once in a while). The carboy and transfer equipment to get it there gets cleaned and sanitized as well as the flask I make my starter. That's it.

Yeah, in my opinion, too much variables with the plastic bottle thing. I think the grolsch bottles would have the tendency to be more accurate.

Wondering about something. Whether it's been done and if not, would it work. If I took a Grolsch Bottle and replaced the glass stopper with a plastic one, then drilled through the center and tapped it 1/8-27 NPT and affixed a 0-30 PSI pressure gauge. Then, when I bottle my beer I use this bottle...