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I think you'll find some nasty funk in the poppet springs and some beer stone on the interior of the dip tubes. You should be running a stiff brush through them at least every other beer.
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What do you use to clean out the dip tube?
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12-13-2012, 02:17 AM
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Only if I have an extra 2 minutes!
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12-13-2012, 02:26 AM
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Any way to get my pin lock posts off without buying a special $15-$20 socket?
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12-13-2012, 03:54 AM
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Any way to get my pin lock posts off without buying a special $15-$20 socket?
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I just used a socket laying around and cut slots in it. If you don't have one you can just go buy a cheap one. If I remember right it is a 13/16 socket but I would verify this before buying. |
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12-13-2012, 07:39 PM
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I don't have it in front of me but I think it's 15/16. A cutoff wheel on a dremel or angle grinder does a good job at cutting the slots.
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12-13-2012, 10:31 PM
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What do you use to clean out the dip tube?
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Ummm? 
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12-14-2012, 12:16 AM
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What do you use to clean out the dip tube?
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12-14-2012, 12:49 AM
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Picked up tube brush set has 4 that fit tied 60# test leader easy to use and store. Harbor Freight.
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12-14-2012, 02:02 AM
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Absolutely disassemble, pbw and sanitize. Nothing like losing a few batches of aging brew to teach you how important it is.
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12-17-2012, 08:21 PM
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Yup. You all were right. Took the posts off and was amazed at how much junk was in there. I'll do this in between each batch now.
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