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they put lead in brass for added machine-ability. also if the content is real low they dont have to post the lead percentage. like a lot of other alloys you dont have to add much for dramatic change of the characteristics of the base metal.

you can try it before you waste time in bottling, it will be flat though. if your not used to what a flat beer tastes like in that style i recommend buying a similar beer and pour it into a glass and stir it with a fork until flat. and we have all messed up a batch before most are usually...

here is an idea for an even cheaper valve. it is an Italian bottling spigot, cpvc 3/4 pipe adapter, reducer that fits in pipe adapter 3 rubber gaskets, and a nylon 1/2 pipe to 3/8 nipple. i had to file the bung on the cooler out a little with a half round bastard. also had to tap the reducer...

i use a hair dryer i got from dollar general for 4 dollars. on the low setting it draws 3 amps. it only runs for 2 or 3 minutes to warm up my fridge by 3degC, controlled by a stc 1000.

i used a UL listed box for a professional look.

This started out by me buying the wrong tier, i got one for the regular bottle trees. while looking for the right tier i learned that something I've been wanting for a while would not work on the economy tree, the vinator! it would cost less to throw the tier i got away then to return it, so i...