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  1. J-Malone

    ferm fridge/kegerator issue

    I got a fridge from a friend (acquaintance actually) and it just sat in my garage for a few months bc I didnt have time to fiddle with it and make space. Well, I finally got around to plugging it in and it doesnt seems to be cooling at all. freezer isnt getting cold at all really and the fridge...
  2. J-Malone

    Stainless steel replacement pump head

    where can I get a stainless steel replacement for my march 809 pump? chuggerpumps.com appears to be out of stock...
  3. J-Malone

    BK adjustable hieght pick up tube

    I have been trying to work this out in my head. I have had this idea for a while and wondered if anyone on here had ever actually done it. I was thinking about creating an adjustable pick up tube in my BK. I have a standard keggle BK. Instead of the standard pickup tube that everyone puts as...
  4. J-Malone

    Ideal location of Mashtun Thermometer

    I am converting kegs, and I am wondering (mostly making sure) what the ideal location of the mashtun thermometer is? I will mainly be doing 5 gallon batches in these converted kegs (15.5 gall) and I don't want to put it too high and it not be in the mash for my smaller batches (10-12# grain...
  5. J-Malone

    mini ball valves????

    Hey guys I was searching around here and didnt see any topics on the use of these and I wondered if anyone had ever used them and where they might be used effectively...
  6. J-Malone

    buying fittings

    I am about the start converting a couple kegs and I am certain I can piece together bulkhead fittings for cheaper than some of the online shops. I was wondering if anyone had ever used buyfittingsonline.com? the pricing is pretty good but I am just wondering if anyone has any experience with...
  7. J-Malone

    Keg Mashtun Manifold design

    I am converting a Sanke to a Mashtun and I was going over the options of false bottoms and manifolds I was wondering if I could just design a copper manifold that would go in a circle around the bottom of the tun and then have a center piece that would run along the bottom of the keg to pick up...
  8. J-Malone

    Opinions: Full False Bottom or smaller

    I realize that a full FB is optimal but is it really necessary? I am converting a Sanke Keg into a mashtun and I am trying to figure out the best way to do the FB. I have seen Jaybird's false bottoms and they are nice but the 15" hinged FB start at $85 +shipping. There are similar...
  9. J-Malone

    Best chiller option???

    In the process of building a single tier, 3 keggles, one pump... Question? What are my best options for a wort chiller? Btw, I am not forking over $200 for a Therminator, so that is out... 50' Immersion Chiller w/ recirculation? 25' DIY Counter flow? 20 plate chiller? Just...
  10. J-Malone

    high pressure vs low pressure orifice...

    I just want to know the difference between the two orifices. Can I drill a LP orifice and make it high pressure? Or is it the other way? I am build a stand and I am at the gas manifold stage as you might have guessed. Any help us greatly appreciated ...
  11. J-Malone

    Brewing Equipment - Craigslist find - Not Mine

    http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/for/2252158600.html For anyone in the Chattanooga area, I saw this looking around CL, contacted seller about a few of the pieces and he didnt want to break it up at this point. Includes a barley crusher and kegs and all sorts of stuff....wants $500 obo...
  12. J-Malone

    Corny wont hold pressure - what to do?

    I have a corny that has some how developed a leak and I think it is in the main seal, it might be out of shape and not able to get a tight seal. My question is what have others done with out of commission cornies?
  13. J-Malone

    6" Low pressure burners mounting question

    I just got my 6" BG12 burners from Agrisupply. I am trying to figure out the best way to mount them. I have seen several options (hard plumbing the lines and have them float, welding bolts to the underside of the top and running a steel tube or angle underneath and bolting to that, or even...
  14. J-Malone

    Brutus Minimus...another build

    Hey all, I enjoy looking at others build threads and since I am about to embark on the building of one myself, I thought I'd start this thread to document it. I am building a brutus style single tier, 3 vessel, 1 pump system. It will not be automated (at least not at the moment), but I...
  15. J-Malone

    Tig vs mig welding - gas manifold

    I am about to start my first Brutus style build, but I am a little confused...I have seen at least a couple rigs with the gas manifolds built into the frame. I like that but some of them have mentioned that they mig welded the frame, but tig welded the gas manifold... Why was that necessary...
  16. J-Malone

    Little Giant 3-MD

    I was wondering if anyone is using the LG 3-MD pump in there system? I see that it is listed as having a temp rating of up to 150, but I was wondering if anyone has been using for near to boiling temp transfers and if they have had any issues? Additionally, I am looking at a LG 360S and have...
  17. J-Malone

    False bottom question

    What is the best size false bottom for a converted sanke keg mash tun?
  18. J-Malone

    Chugger Pumps update

    I sent an email to www.chuggerpumps.com, to find out when they would have new chugger pumps available and they said it would be April. Just and FYI for those that were looking for them
  19. J-Malone

    pumps?????

    I am interested to hear all the pros and cons for the type of pumps people are using... I noticed that March 809's appear to be the popular choice....why? What about the little giant? or the Iwaki MD-70RLZ? Are there base line specs needed for a pump and what are they? thanks, jm
  20. J-Malone

    Acquiring kegs - legally

    I am wondering what the best way is to acquire old kegs. I am talking legally, not what back alley can I get a good deal on kegs. I am looking for old out of commission kegs to convert into keggles. Thanks JM
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