Recent content by JFlowers1300

So I've just upgraded my brewery to handle 10g batches and I have my first two beers on the new system planned for this Sunday. My question is what is the best method of spliting my starter between two carboys? I realize that I could eyeball and try to 50/50 the starter but it seems that I would...

+1! Did you use anything other than silicone caulk to secure the collar to the lid?

Just subscribed, in the process of a very similar build. Good luck!

14, planning on building a single teir HERMS system. MLT and BK have 4 total welds each will have a sight glass, thermometer, ball valve and return and HLT has 6, 4 for everything previously mentioned but with two additional for the coil.

Here are a few pictures of the work they did for me...

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Got all my welds completed and couldn't be happier, I'll post the pics as soon as I get them off my phone. Thanks to everyone who posted a response to my questions, the advice I received was and is greatly appreciated. I ended up taking a little more time and found a custom fabrication company...

Just an update, I had my kegs welded at Kemco Industries in Sanford, FL which is a little bit east of Orlando. They aren't cheap but they took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and did a really good job on all of the welds.

I know it's been a while since you've posted but I've got 14-15 welds I need to have done. Were you were able to find someone good? I would greatly appreciate any info! :mug:

It will be a gas build at least to begin with, I've looked into silver soldering, but I'd really like to have them welded.

^^^I can't believe I hadn't thought of that already, lol! There is a micro brewery 5 mins from my house. Gives me a reason to go up there :rockin:. Thanks!

^^^This is exactly what I'm wondering at this point. With all the time I've already put into cutting, drilling and polishing up my kegs and the fact that I am going to be putting much more time and money into completing my brewery as a whole, an extra $15-$20 a weld doesn't seem like a high...

So, my next question... Anyone know of any reputable SS welders in the Orlando area? :D

Alright, thanks to everyone for the advice. It's really starting to sound like my initial worries about this place might be accurate. It seems like they just don't want to take the time to do what I need them to, the welds will just have to wait a little while longer to be done right...

Is that what will happen if it's not backed purged with argon gas regardless of the welder's ability?