Recent content by UpstateMike

I like this idea. I will have to try it next time i make this. I've been gone awhile, and it is nice to see that this thread has made it to 209 pages so far. :mug:

Interesting, but it is still a 2 - 3 man operation, and at a cost of $275+, I don't see an advantage over a beer gun. Plus, how easy would it be to convert that setup from 22 Oz bottles to 12 Oz longnecks, or squat bottles like 12 Oz woodchuck cider? :mug:

1: Rinse / clean the Corona bottles 2: Fill corona bottles with tap water, then cap the bottles closed. This is to prevent CLR from getting inside the bottle. 3: In a 5 gallon plastic bucket, pour one 28 ounce bottle of CLR. 4: Place corona bottles into 5 gallon plastic bucket, caps up. 5: Add...

Possmanns Pure Hard Cider (Germany) is in clear bottles, if you can find it. I have 5 empty cases currently. Possmann Distributors :mug:

How about this? Used Pin Cornelius 19/32 Gas Keg Post :mug:

The link to this page may help you as well. Keg Parts :mug:

In Upstate NY its now $70 retail for used, $45 - $50 on Craigslist if you are lucky. New are going for $130 retail. :mug:

Here's how they do it at Makers Mark. :mug:

I carb and serve at 12 PSI, so I test my kegs at 30 PSI... I figure if there's going to be a leak, that will find it... :mug:

Still seems to me like poor product deign to have a non-removable poppet in a post. I hope the replacement post that you received has a removable poppet. :mug:

Could also be 5/8 - 18 if it's the liquid side for an older Firestone keg. :mug:

Like Day Tripper said, replace the dip tube gaskets on the gas and liquid side. :mug:

Don't waste your CO2 testing a keg for leaks. Build a pressure check connection like the one below, then use an air compressor or bike pump to fill /pressurize the keg. Link for materials: Build a pressure check filler :mug:

Here's what I do. Set to 12 PSI. Wait 2 - 3 weeks Pour If you need refreshment while waiting the 2 - 3 weeks, and do not have anything you made in bottles or in another keg ( :eek: ), go to the store and buy something you like or can tolerate. :mug:

Found some guidelines from Midwest Supplies. The rubber gasket seals will last for up to 10 uses or more before wearing out. Replace the rubber gasket if: • There are visible cracks • There is mold growth at any time • The gasket has become thin • The gasket has failed...