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    I'm dying ...

    foibles brew on ya'll
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    Thanksgiving Turkey Thread

    I'll be frying. Fresh or frozen, always brine em before going into the fryer. Altons simple brine. 1lb brown sugar, 1lb kosher salt, and i add 2 quarts orange juice.
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    Future Kegerator - Anyone seen one like this?

    COmpressor is gone? That can make it tricky. Its a cool piece. I'd see if you can make friends with a local refrigeration guy, buy some parts and toss in some homebrew to build you a sealed system.
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    Can I "Hot" wire a Freezer Compressor?

    Yes you can, as said above make sure it has a delay for restarting the compressor so the system pressures can balance. Verify you have 120v to the comp. Some newer units are using an inverter to switch to DC for efficiency. The yellow and white wires plug into the compressor relay so make sure...
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    Future Kegerator - Anyone seen one like this?

    Lacrosse is still around, they do bar equipment. You could contact them through their web site. There should be a model/serial tag on the unit somewhere. The tag will tell you what kind and how much refrigerant is in it. If its a 50's unit it could be anything from Ammonia to R22. Some...
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    Is your Keezer Killing your Wallet?

    Just a minor addition, it's not just the compressor that makes heat. To simplify a bit, the refrigerant collects heat, then the condenser acts like a radiator to get rid of the heat the refrigerant collected. Even running for a few minutes you can feel significant heat in the condenser. In a...
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    The Brew Stand Incredible Giveaway

    This would fit nicely into my brewing empire.
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