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• Posted in thread: Leak test for new system- Will this work? on 06-11-2010 at 05:17 PM
  I've rebuilt the three kegs with new o-rings and keg lube and am kegging my first beer
  tomorrow. I figured that I would use last night and today to check for leaks without the kegs
  in the equation. I'...

• Posted in thread: Leak test for new system- Will this work? on 06-11-2010 at 12:51 PM
  I finally had a chance to pick up a CO2 tank from Airgas. I bought a 20 pounder and ended up
  getting a nice shiney aluminum tank :ban:. Anyways, after reading through the numerous threads
  about leaky ...

• Posted in thread: Dented Gas Post on Corny on 06-04-2010 at 12:53 PM
  I was able to pound it back into shape with a hammer and punch. Should be GTG now.

• Posted in thread: Dented Gas Post on Corny on 06-03-2010 at 02:10 PM
  Upon reassembling the kegs that came in my Keg Connection kit, I noticed that one of the gas
  posts has a dent on the top outer rim (sealing surface). Is this OK to use, or do I need to buy
  a replaceme...

• Posted in thread: corny question on 06-02-2010 at 01:25 AM
  The pressure washer worked great. Took about five minutes to clean three kegs :D. The stickers
  were blasted off, but one particularly stubborn sticker left a little residue. It isn't sticky
  anymore th...

• Posted in thread: corny question on 05-29-2010 at 01:41 PM
  I just received my 3 keg kit from Keg Connection. The plastic top on one of the kegs is cracked
  in many places. It looks like it was re-glued a long time ago. Should this cause any concern
  about leaki...

• Posted in thread: sub for nottingham yeast? on 05-28-2010 at 05:08 PM
  I use Nottingham almost exclusively also. The only time that I use "special" yeast is if I'm
  making a Belgian or something.

• Posted in thread: Guide me, oh knowledgeable ones. on 05-27-2010 at 12:15 PM
  Don't bother with a kettle from a homebrew store. It will be overpriced and flimsy. Go to a TJ
  Maxx Homegoods, Marshalls, or someplace like this that has closeout cookware. You are looking
  for a pot t...

• Posted in thread: adding water. on 05-26-2010 at 07:24 PM
  Use whichever is adventageous. Use hot water when adding during the boiling process and cold
  water (or even frozen water) to help cool faster before pitching yeast.

• Posted in thread: First time force carbing on 05-26-2010 at 12:28 PM
  My equipment arrives on Friday and I had some of the same questions. If I use the set it and
  forget it method of carbing, do I need to up the pressure to 30 psi to seat the lid or can I
  just hook it u...