Recent content by Jaellis

I spoke with a machinist and it would be possible with some modification. The tabs on the side are slightly sloped to be able to tighten down the new piece into the keg connection. This is apparently very difficult to do and ends up being fairly costly. That would be ideal though if I can...

Thanks for the thoughts!! I wanted something that didn't require welding, and was fairly easy to implement in most kegs, I.E. D System Sanke kegs. The nylon idea might work, I will look into that. Dupont has a Zytel Plus Nylon that might work. I need it to be able to withstand direct...

So some of you may remember my previous attempt at this and I had a fairly anti-climactic failure. here (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/bottom-drained-keggle-small-budget-no-welding-317640/). Well I am at it again but I am using my 3d printer for prototype design, and I have a working part...

Well JB Weld Is an epic FAIL. When tightening everything down I heard a crack... this was the result :-( JuanMoore's plan might be a better way to go... And before this I was getting pretty excited about my JB weld solution. :-)

What another this? Another part of the union used to shield the jb weld part? The parts laid out The shield attached to the connector The sanke connector attached to the connector.

@Juan Moore I like your connection style there:rockin:. My Sanke conection is a little different, is is beveled on the inside and flat on the outside. so a washer like that might be difficult to implement. I was going to do a test for the JB weld maybe use something (i.e. aluminum foil <-...

Electric is a good possibility, im looking into it. Might be too expensive but the company next to the one I work for just went out and threw away a bunch of brand new electrical boxes, unions, wire and conduit that I saved from the dumpster. For now it is a great mlt. All I need is a false...

Still deciding. I need to experiment with the jb weld to see if it will hold up to the heat of my burner. It says it can hold up to 600 f along with my silicon gaskets up to 550f. I may need a 5" diameter heat shield to block the flame from hitting the jb weld directly. I will experiment and...

So after making a batch and siphoning out 10 gallons of wort a couple times I decided to embark on a quest to make a bottom drained keggle. Considering I dont a lot of money to put towards welding stainless steal (I.e. $20 wont get me very far) I decided to go a different route than most. Same...

So I thought this is a great use for the Miller threaded style keg. (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/how-remove-miller-threaded-keg-valve-not-retained-spiral-ring-76393/) I'm not sure if this would be easier or harder than the triclover but the connection would be secure on there. Any...

So I know that this might sound a bit back alley, but what about non toxic liquid soap? 1/2 drop per liter and I can't taste it in root beer, but the foam stays. Ultimately you need a surfactant like yucca root extract(I couldn't find this anywhere), but that is what makes the bubbles stay...

Has anyone ever tried a ball mill?? It is very easy to make and if used properly seems it could crush grain with no real problem except making a bit of flour :-/. Any thoughts?

I have never made a saison only studied how so don't take my word.

Drying for 1-5 days (I don't think it can get too dry so a bit longer doesn't hurt) and then 2-6 hours kilning slowly bringing it up to 170f-210f. I have read no higher than 210f for pale but I don't know how strict that is once its dry the enzymes are a little more protected from heat.

Just a thought you might not need any spices. The mesquite has notes of cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. With the prickly pears I think it would balance well with no other spices.