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Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 03-15-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 42
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Posted By johnsma22
Once mine are cleaned and thoroughly rinsed with...

Once mine are cleaned and thoroughly rinsed with cold water, they have no lingering odors what so ever. Even after they've dried and have been stored they have no odor. When I brewed in buckets, no...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 03-10-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,617
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I don't care if I have to ferment in an old boot...

I don't care if I have to ferment in an old boot that I found on the side of the road! After a friend of mine almost bled out after severing his femoral artery due to a brand new glass carboy falling...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 02-28-2013, 02:48 PM
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Posted By johnsma22
Maybe I'm just lucky, but I've been overnight...

Maybe I'm just lucky, but I've been overnight soaking my Better Bottles in hot PBW solution since I bought them 8 years ago, and they all still look as new as the day I received them.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-31-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 29,792
Posted By johnsma22
When I served we had both SP (Security Police)...

When I served we had both SP (Security Police) and LE (Law Enforcement) Not positive about the difference in their jurisdiction, but the SP's were typically in BDU's (battle dress uniforms) and...
Forum: DIY Projects 12-01-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 89,355
Posted By johnsma22
Again, you're welcome my friend. Chloramines can...

Again, you're welcome my friend. Chloramines can be easily eliminated through a chemical reaction with a crushed Camden tablet in your boil water. A 1/2 gram Camden tablet will reduce the chloramines...
Forum: DIY Projects 11-19-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 89,355
Posted By johnsma22
When I first posted this thread I had no idea how...

When I first posted this thread I had no idea how many people would end up finding it useful. To everyone who has thanked me, I extend a very sincere "you're welcome" to you!
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 11-02-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,911
Posted By johnsma22
Never claimed it was cheap, only that the DryTrap...

Never claimed it was cheap, only that the DryTrap air lock completely eliminates the "suck back" issue. It's an unfair comparison between the DryTrap and a typical plastic airlock, as the former does...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 11-01-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,911
Posted By johnsma22
Why are people dismissing that Better-Bottle...

Why are people dismissing that Better-Bottle addressed the "suck back" issue caused by deformation when lifted at the very same time they introduced the Better-Bottles themselves with there own...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 10-31-2012, 02:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,911
Posted By johnsma22
The suck back problem is completely eliminated if...

The suck back problem is completely eliminated if you use Better-Bottle's PET, DryTrap airlock. It uses a simple ball check assembly that will not allow anything to get in when the BB deforms when...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 10-31-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 586
Posted By johnsma22
Do an experiment. Boil with the lid on,...

Do an experiment. Boil with the lid on, occasionally remove the lid and collect the condensate that forms on the bottom. Taste what you've collected and decide for yourself. I think it tastes nasty,...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 10-29-2012, 01:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,175
Posted By johnsma22
Yes, that's how these get installed. There is an...

Yes, that's how these get installed. There is an arrow on them that you need to make sure is pointing in the direction of gas flow from regulator to keg. Also, if using worm drive hose clamps, make...
Forum: Home Brewing Photo Forum 08-04-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,017
Posted By johnsma22
They only help me in that they are my main...

They only help me in that they are my main ingredients!
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-22-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 490
Posted By johnsma22
I know it looks that way, but a twelve point deep...

I know it looks that way, but a twelve point deep socket fits perfectly.
Forum: General Chit Chat 07-20-2012, 02:09 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,421
Posted By johnsma22
The way I see it, life has a 100% mortality rate...

The way I see it, life has a 100% mortality rate no matter what you do!
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 07-14-2012, 03:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 668
Posted By johnsma22
That RIS above puked out so much liquid, trub and...

That RIS above puked out so much liquid, trub and yeast that it started fermenting in my sanitizer filled blow off vessel!
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 07-14-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 668
Posted By johnsma22
Here is a photo of my last RIS in a 6 gallon...

Here is a photo of my last RIS in a 6 gallon Better-Bottle! It speaks for itself! This also had the recommended dosage of foam control drops! Suffice it to say, you'll need a blow off tube.
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Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-14-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,526
Posted By johnsma22
We've brewed, and consumed, well in excess of 200...

We've brewed, and consumed, well in excess of 200 gallons each and every year that we've been homebrewing! One good thing about that is that we've been too drunk to care what anybody thinks about it,...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-07-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By johnsma22
Believe it or not, but they dry MUCH faster if...

Believe it or not, but they dry MUCH faster if left upright, or on their side. I'd still have water droplets in them days later when I used to dry them inverted. After reading on Better-bottle's...
Forum: General Chit Chat 07-07-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 287
Posted By johnsma22
311 Tickets Have Arrived!

Can't wait to see them on 8/4!!! Who else loves these guys?
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-07-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 11,448
Posted By johnsma22
The best solution to this problem is if you don't...

The best solution to this problem is if you don't want to answer the question that has been asked a thousand times, don't! Just move on and don't respond at all! It's easy and you don't come off...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-07-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By johnsma22
I don't know the answer to that. I can tell you...

I don't know the answer to that. I can tell you that I've been using my Better-Bottles for almost 7 years now, and have had dozens upon dozens of batches through them without a single bad batch. Bad...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 07-07-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 577
Posted By johnsma22
I've learned that there is no need to shake the...

I've learned that there is no need to shake the Whitelab vials at all. Just simply let the big "slug" of yeast plop out into the starter vessel, followed by the remaining liquid.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-07-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 11,448
Posted By johnsma22
There is only one guy on here that is...

There is only one guy on here that is consistently rude, arrogant and condescending with just about everything he posts. I'm not going to name him because he has a little cult following of sycophants...
Forum: General Techniques 07-07-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,363
Posted By johnsma22
I've only bought one kit from them (Stone IPA)...

I've only bought one kit from them (Stone IPA) and it came out very nice!
Forum: General Chit Chat 07-07-2012, 02:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 510
Posted By johnsma22
Nice 914! Here's the 924 that I bought for $800...

Nice 914! Here's the 924 that I bought for $800 from someone who begged me to get it out of their driveway. All it needed was a clutch, a set of tires and a good cleaning. Resold it for $4200 3...
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