Great news. I just tried my dip tube today and could never get it to stop leaking. I assume that I might've screwed it on too hard, but I eventually gave up and put on the stock valve (what a piece of junk) because it was time to sanitize the Speidel.
Looking forward to the new gasket.
I'm unable to get my dip tube to stop leaking also - been testing with water. I like the design but would be afraid to ferment a 6 gallon batch as is.
Fingers crossed for the new gasket.
Seriously man, I am sorry to hear that! Are you laying it on its back and being careful to put the gasket on the Speidel then carefully add the part, hold snug making sure not to slide it around while you add the lock ring and tighten it up. I have done this more times than I can count in the store and honestly man it works every time.
I have heard people using a 1.5" TC gasket with success as well.
Cheers
Jay
here is what i did. i actually managed to lose the gasket. Take the one from the cap and use that for now. Don't tighten too much. right how i have another rubber washer and a little plumber tape while i wait for the gasket of the gods from Jay. or try to use that.
And to add another topic in here. Jay, a nice upgrade on the dip tube would be to engrave/notch a mark that represents the direction of the opening. I'm doing that with my dremel tomorrow. makes it easy to know which way its pointing since as i rack I want it to start pointing up and then i can twist as i get near the bottom. just a thought.
Do you have any updates on the gasket?
I'll call the mold maker today. I was supposed to see the 3D print yesterday of the mold and gasket. I am pushing them as hard as I can push.. I'm not sure whats taking so long. I'll give em another call today.
Cheers
Jay
This gasket ever materialize?
Hey Jay, do you have any plans to make stainless coil to go in through the top for controlling temperatures?
Ohhh yeah for sure!
http://www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com/store/Speidel-Accessory-Gasket-Silicone.html
Cheers
Jay
It turns out Jay can do that! Thanks, it looks great.
I can't post pictures here, so I can't show the pictures of the final setup.
Jay, I have a Speidel Gas In with Pressure Relief Valve from you. It won't hold more than 3psi. I have adjusted the screw to raise the psi and it still releases at around 3 psi. I've put teflon tape on per your suggestion in the website as well with no luck.
I'm looking to put a spunding valve onto my Speidel when fermentation is wrapping up.
Is there something I'm overlooking? Is there a way to get a gas in piece without the prv? I shouldn't need it because I will be using a spunding valve.
Thanks again,I'll post em up for ya! Thanks for the build! It was fun!
Here is the picture of the faucet adapter build for the Speidel. We just added the FFL fitting to the dip tube. We had a little work there to get it all to mate, fit and look right. Cool idea!
Is there a way to get this with 1.5" ferrule instead of 3/4"? I don't want to buy all new stuff in tri-clamp for just this part.
http://www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com/store/Speidel-Fermenter-Tri-Clover-Dip-Tube-Thermowell.html
IF you want to screw the 1.5" TC to it yes. But the ferrule is larger than the locking ring so it has to be screwed onto it AFTER the lock ring is installed.
Cheers
Jay
Ah, that's why it wasn't 1.5 to begin with. Makes sense now. I guess I could use a reducer.
Try this:Any thoughts on a better the top lid gasket? I notice that my gasket (about 6 months and 10 batches old) now partially goes under the lip of the screw-on top lid and probably is a CO2 leak site. I do get bubbling in the huge air lock for the first 24 hour or so of a fermentation and then it's quiet. Plenty of kruesen so I know the yeast are working; I'd just like to seal it up better if I could. Thanks.
What size are you referring to? The gaskets vary.
Sorry, meant to quote Marc.It's size #351, 4-3/4" ID, 5-1/8" OD, 3/16" wide
http://www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com/store/Speidel-Accessory-Gasket-Silicone.htmlI just ordered these (last ones) hopefully they fit well. I looked into finding a replacement gasket for the lid before since the OEM ones seem to get stretched out and don't fit very well after a couple of uses. I was only able to find any in bulk so thanks for the link. Somebody who sells Speidels and accessories should consider selling a replacement gasket. I dunno maybe @Jaybird ??
http://www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com/store/Speidel-Accessory-Gasket-Silicone.html
These are for the parts. If you are talking about the LID gasket I do carry them. But they are the stock one from Speidel. If you think I should come up with a better one, I am open to that. Let me look into the sizes and the cost. I have an idea I will shoot you a PM in a bit.
I am traveling for the next 2 weeks so internet access is limited.
Cheers
Jay
Yes!! Same thing has happened to mine. I have the 30l/7.9gal fermenter. So I'd be interested in a replacement gasket as well.Yes I am talking about the lid gaskets, the stock ones seem to be affected by StarSan. Most of mine are so loose I can barely make them work. I ordered the ones bleak linked above. I will report back on the fit, it would be great if you could carry a better and maybe cheaper gasket. I have been surprised that I have not found more people having problems with the stock gaskets. I have had trouble with mine since about the third uses or less. I researched it before but this is the first I have seen it come up.
How did the gaskets work out for you?Yes I am talking about the lid gaskets, the stock ones seem to be affected by StarSan. Most of mine are so loose I can barely make them work. I ordered the ones bleak linked above. I will report back on the fit, it would be great if you could carry a better and maybe cheaper gasket. I have been surprised that I have not found more people having problems with the stock gaskets. I have had trouble with mine since about the third uses or less. I researched it before but this is the first I have seen it come up.
How did the gaskets work out for you?
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