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• Posted in thread: Freezing CO2 tanks prior to filling. on 09-27-2012 at 06:26 PM
  My welding supply store weighs my empty tank, then weighs the filled tank. if the difference is
  greater than 5lbs they open the valve until it loses weight.In that situation, cold or warm,
  5lbs is 5lb...

• Posted in thread: Regulator acting wacky on 03-14-2012 at 05:49 PM
  Hi All,I have an issue that I'm hoping someone is familiar with.I have a dual regulator setup
  that simply outputs to the typical picnic taps. It has been working fine for years.All of a
  sudden, one re...

• Posted in thread: Midwest Supplies on 01-26-2012 at 01:14 PM
  I feel your pain.I have called Midwest on these situations in the past. They have offered to
  send my order express since they didn't ship in a reasonable time-frame.Give that a shot. Then
  order from N...

• Posted in thread: Midwest Supplies on 01-25-2012 at 10:20 PM
  I have a preference for Midwest because I have had great experience with their support. Also
  their prices always seem the be lower than Northern Brewer.However......If I need something to
  arrive in le...

• Posted in thread: Windguard for SQ14 on 01-24-2012 at 02:27 PM
  Great idea. thanks for the pics and description. It was very easy to do on my sq14. I didn't
  measure the times but I think that it really made it more efficient. My flame stayed blue and
  there was no ...

• Posted in thread: First partial/mini mash and no gas :( on 10-06-2011 at 07:14 PM
  Yeah, as long as you added sugar to prime the beer for bottling it will certainly develop co2.
  Try moving the bottles somewhere between 60-70degrees F if it isn't already there. Give it some
  more time...

• Posted in thread: Fermentation question... on 10-06-2011 at 07:11 PM
  Yes, you are in business. Since it is still bubbling there has been a co2 layer protecting the
  beer. Looks perfectly normal.

• Posted in thread: What dip tube / ball valve combo for a keggle with IC?? on 12-27-2010 at 11:26 PM
  Orfy, I like the simplicity of your setup. Do you use this regularly? Does it ever get gunked
  up? How do you attach the scrubby? Do you secure it or not?I just got a Shirron plate for
  Christmas. I put...

• Posted in thread: off flavor - medicinal/band-aid - i know chlorine BUT help me solve the puzzle on 11-05-2010 at 02:02 PM
  Just a recap on the medicinal causes:Chlorine or Chloramine in the waterPoor yeast healthHigh
  fermentation tempsWater from a bad garden hoseAny others you guys can think of?I don't believe
  infection c...

• Posted in thread: Medicine, Band Aid Off Flavor - Solved on 10-26-2010 at 12:16 AM
  Yeah, that is my next concern. I am debating just dealing with the off flavor and toughing it
  out. I am wondering if it is a bad idea from a health standpoint.