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I need suggestions on how to remove end nut without distorting stem. Thought I might heat with torch. What do you think?

My neighbor just brought over a 5G sankie keg full of untapped beer. It has been unrefrigerated since last Sept, washed in from somewhere near Ft Myers beach. Any ones guess to its drinkability Ed B

I clean mine by pumping hot Oxyclean through my SS cane and hose for about 5 min, every 4 to 5 uses with no problems yet. I spray sanitizer, Iodine, inside for a few min before use. I am wondering what else works Ed B

I always have used DME for my starters but as cost are going up I am giving some thought how to go about using wort as my starter base. I brew 5 G every 3 weeks. I would like a few comments from brewers that use this method and pit-falls if any. Thanks Ed B

Speidel 20 l Braumeister. Purchased to use while moving between homes as I couldnt use my 10 gallon setup. Brew schedule says about 26 brews. Silicon gap ring upgrade. Includes copper chiller. $ 850.00 plus shipping costs or pick up in Ft Myers Fl 305-360-0269 or [email protected]

I have gotten lazy over the years. I have only been checking the OG with the refractometer and FG with the hydrometer. Last week to my surprise when I cross checked I found a .005 difference. Yes I did check the calibration and it was right on the money. I always thought the hydrometer was...

Its time to replace the Camco 5500 w foldback element. Its been a long time since it was installed and I believe it was under $ 10.00. I see a lot of choices out there. Hi- V low density. wavy, coated, stainless etc. I believe the fold back would be the easiest to clean. Which one would...

Hi guys, I am in my mid 80's and have developed neuropathy in my hands ( no feeling in my hands and fingers ). That being said I have to use the utmost care handling glass and hot objects. Cleaning plastic carboys was getting close to imposable so I was happy to discover the 6 gal Fermonster...

I topped off the fermenter with too much H2o and dropped the OG. If I do this again what do you think, if I boil some sugar water, add to fermenter and procede. Ed B

I am pissed, lost quart of beer last night. Only 1 month since new o rings. My coffee can drip catcher overflowed and had to mop the mess up. I always check for drips before shutting down for supper. My fix is removing both Perlicks and am now using the more reliable Picnic faucet. I would...

Hi all, I just purchased a 6 Gal. Fer-Monster, replacing one of my old ones. On my first use yesterday the o ring dropped out of the cap into the beer. A quick thrust and retrieved it with a wet hand. I have given it some thought for a fix including some petroleum jelly or making digits in...

I have a S/S Stone that I have been using for over 12 years. Attached to it is a 5' tubing that I slip on to a medical o2 tank. After use I wash in PBW and before use I soak in Iodine solution. Every once in a while, when I think about it, I will boil it . I have not had an infection...

Hi all. Just purchased the Torpedo floating pickup for kegs. I have been dry hopping in bags suspended with dental floss plus a bag of hops from previous keg on the bottom. I m wondering am I going to have problems with this setup with the new pickup? How are others dry hopping with the...

I have a registered first version B/S 2 and have tried to download the new update but it will not update with the cloud thing. Has anyone had a update problem? Need a little help. Ed

I need some advice in converting a keg. What hole size would be appropriate in the top? I plan to put some water in the keg then use a plasma cutter. Yes/No? Thanks Ed