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After using these for 6 months, I noticed the original black rubber/foam seal was starting to develop a distinct smell. So I recently removed all of the seals and replaced them with food grade silicone caulk. After two brews they seem to be working great, and they require less cleaning/...

Yes there is a gasket inside of the lid, I couldn't get a picture of it since it is also black. It's a bead of a rubbery compound in the lip that makes contact with the top of the barrel. Then the metal clamp ring squeezes them together. They were originally used as airtight shipping containers.

Thought I'd share my most recent DIY project. I just finished making (4) 15 gallon fermenters made from used pharmaceutical pill containers that I found for sale on Craigslist. The pills were in sealed bags inside the containers, so they are like new. Then I drilled a 1/2" hole in the tops...

After Etching try, "Rub 'n Buff" to make your Glass Etchings stand out from the glass. Apply it to the etched portions of your glass then rub it off with a paper towel. It adheres to the etched part of the glass and wipes away easily from the un-etched sections of the glass. The Silver color...

After Etching try, "Rub 'n Buff" to make your Glass Etchings stand out from the glass. Apply it to the etched portions of your glass then rub it off with a paper towel. It adheres to the etched part of the glass and wipes away easily from the un-etched sections of the glass. The Silver color...

Anyone? Any ideas?

I'm putting together homebrew gift packages for friends and family. So far they will contain a bomber of Blitzen's Brew (Porter) and a bomber of St. Nick's Ale (Spiced Ale). I have also recently got into soda making and I'm considering throwing in a 12oz bottle of rootbeer and cream soda. I plan...

Soak in Ammonia and Water mix. I usually use 1/2 gal of ammonia to 3 gal of very hot water in a 5 gallon bucket, hold the bottle under the solution with rubber gloves on, until they fill up and sink, let it soak for a few minutes and most fall or peel right off. Repeat process using the same...

Hey mrstevenund, Those Tap Handles are: http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/tap-handles-pid-T180-7.html

Thanks Quaffer and everyone else! http://s687.beta.photobucket.com/user/Clancy4747/library/Kegeratorhttp://

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Igloo 4.6 cu. ft. Refrigerator and Freezer, Black, FR464 Walmart.com $129.00 Click Here Haier 150-Can Beverage Center Sam's Club $149.98 Click Here 3.2 cu. ft. GE Compact Refrigerator - Black Sam's Club $99.98 Click Here