Recent content by A-Bus

I agree with speavle. That’s soft aluminum on the Chiller with circuitry right below it. The conical Fermenter can be very heavy during use and the risk is too high for an expensive failure.

I bought mine during the Black Friday sale. But, I have not tried the new controller yet for any sort of review. So far, I do like the Wifi capability and the ability to download updates. I also like being able to change temperatures when away from home.

I HIGHLY recommend this modification to your Grainfather's false bottom. Drill out four existing holes to accommodate the bolts. Add the bolts with washers on the bottom then attach the nuts. DO NOT use the silicon seal. Works like a charm.

I've had very good luck with insert just the Co2 line and increase pressure to 25-30 psi. I lay my Corney Keg on its side (make sure you don't pull over your Co2 tank) and i roll it back and forth for five minuets. This is the accelerated "Burst Carbonation" technique I've been using with...

I have both magnetics just as you described. But, there is not enough pull between the two to make an actual connection. I checked and both have a decent magnetic pull. The issue seems to come from a circular plastic indentation ring (second picture with no washer) that keeps the Controller from...

I have the exact same problem. It almost appears that another magnetic needs to be in the circle area of the bracket, second photo. I brought this to Grainfather's attention and they sent a second bracket. Still no magnet in the circle area. But there is a magnetic on the wired back side, but...