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  1. philly224

    Another Glycol Chiller

    Why do you need to wire it like that? Can't you just plug the AC direct into the inkbird? I just bypassed the thermostat and plugged the ac into the inkbird.
  2. philly224

    Spike Conical- observations and best practices

    Oh no I don't use the cip at all. I could see using it for one of the larger conicals maybe but did the cf5 and cf10 it doesn't seem needed. Being able to take the lid off is one of the best feature of this unitank over some others imo.
  3. philly224

    Spike Conical- observations and best practices

    I just put the coils into a bucket without disconnecting my lines and clean it that way. Still super easy.
  4. philly224

    Legal to trade brew?

    No one is gonna care if you trade six packs to your friends. What could possibly happen?
  5. philly224

    Kegerator handle locked

    Rear sealing faucets are a pain in the ass. Definitely suggest upgrading asap! That use to happen to me all the time.
  6. philly224

    Looking for recommendations for a heating mat/wrap for a Spike CF5

    I looked around to see if there was any good cheaper options but I just went with the one from spike. It works really well and fits perfectly so I think it's probably just worth biting the bullet.
  7. philly224

    Spike Conical- observations and best practices

    Nice! The carb stone is one of my favorite parts about the conical. It's awesome not having to worry about carbing in the keg. Its perfect right out of the conical every time!
  8. philly224

    DIY glycol Chiller

    Its working out well! I can cold crash to 36 easily and hold the temp there. If I added more insulation I could probably get lower but 36 is fine. I have cold crashed and carbed 3 batches now with no issues. Currently I am only chilling one but I plan on adding another eventually. I think...
  9. philly224

    Can anyone with a Spike 5gal Unitank share the dimensions?

    You can build a DIY glycol chiller for about 200 bucks and it's pretty much just set and forget.
  10. philly224

    SS Brew tech or Spikes?

    A more fair comparison is probably to the ss unitank. Some good info in this thread! https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/help-me-decide-between-spike-cf10-and-ssbrewtech-unitank.637394/
  11. philly224

    Am I asking for an infection? No boil starters.

    Interesting.... I hate working with dme too
  12. philly224

    Am I asking for an infection? No boil starters.

    Thanks everyone, I'll stop doing that!
  13. philly224

    Am I asking for an infection? No boil starters.

    For my last 4-5 brews I got really lazy and decided to try to make a starter without boiling the dme at all. I just threw it into a sanitized flask, poured in 70 degree water, mixed it up with stir plate and then pitched the yeast into it. So far no issues with infection so far but I can't help...
  14. philly224

    Clean In Place question

    I just pump pbw through my lines let then soak for 10-20 mins and then pump some water to rinse them.
  15. philly224

    DIY glycol Chiller

    How's it working out for you so far??
  16. philly224

    Spike Conical- observations and best practices

    How are you guys adding your dry hops to these? I just have been opening the lid and dumping them in and then purging with co2 but won't that still introduce some oxygen?
  17. philly224

    DIY glycol Chiller

    Yeah mine get icy when it's on too
  18. philly224

    From a porch, comes a barrel?

    Potential? I just read this guy's history. He is definitely a troll. A hilarious troll, but a troll. So good lol
  19. philly224

    Need some help with Kegerator/keg connection

    https://www.kegconnection.com/1-faucet-fridge-homebrew-kegerator-kit/ This kit will give you an idea of what you need. You don't need all of thy necessarily though.
  20. philly224

    Need some help with Kegerator/keg connection

    You don't really need a conversion kit unless you want to use commercial kegs too. I would just take the chance to replace the lines if they aren't new and put ball lock connections on them.
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