Recent content by grendle77

Trub wow a suction side accumulator is a tank to prevent flood back to the compressor, an issue for low temp freezer and Super market Rac system not this dream. A TXV pressure limit head, limits the pressures related to temp of suction line temp to prevent floodback on start up or after a...

The real issue here is superheat, you will not be able to cool the compressor. When your wort is near boil temp and you start your refrigeration system your suction (evap pressure) will blow the valves out of the compressor. If you are going to go ahead and try it video your adventure from at...

The threads were a bit loose on dry fit I wrapped three times with Teflon tape and everything fit tight and no leaks with cold star San or boiling water ran for an hr. each. I'll be brewing 10gal. batch on Saturday and check back in.

I got mine in the mail yesterday and got cam locks on and a few other fittings, I'v run star San and boiling water threw with no issues. I did not buy a valve for the output side wanted to see flow rate and threw my 1/2" line it moves more than I expected and so quite. A few photos:

I went as compact as I could. All levels are removable for storage. I'm still waiting on pump should be here next week.

Heat wort

I Emailed and asked about the exposed magnet this is the response I got back. The picture is not so clear, the magnet is coated and not exposed as some have suggested that have not seen one of these pumps in person. Sincerely, Scott Cretney

I just ordered one thank for the link. I'll report back 83.10 with shipping.

No this motor is an 1/8 hp way to small for a mill with any load.

I would like to know if you did brew the amber beer and how did it come out.

Inside the cap tube and bulb is refrigerant that expands at higher temp and contracts at lower temp. The refrigerant puts pressure on bellows, on the other side of the bellows is a spring that the temp dial controls. With said refrigerant in line at a know temp refrigerant will put X amount of...

I got in on bev factory perlick SS 525 combo for 25.00 plus shipping 5 mo. ago, and they were great I'd order from them again.

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I just ordered 2 combo sets, hope it works out. Thanks for the heads up on the deal.

I unfortunate have a plastic spoon/ stir stick. I would not drink a single brew if the plastic melted into a batch.