Recent content by keithsipa

I have done the CO2 to outlet many times for initial carbonation, what you didnt read, and if you pay attention to the color of the couplers in the tutorial, you would see that they used the liquid coupler on the liquid outlet to pressurize the keg. The couplers are different sizes and only...

I will second Simgo, great to deal with and resonably priced. They supply all of the retail wine and beer stores in my area with their kegging equipment.

Last time I was in NFLD I ended up drinking rum for the whole visit, about the only beer on the shelves was Blue and Black Horse. And yes before anyone asks, they are 2 different beer (Labatt Blue that is). Glad to hear you solved your CO2 problem. And there is a rumor you are having a free...

No problem Jesterday. Let us know how things turn out.

There are atleast 2 different kinds: One is a nylon washer and the other is a rubber seal. http://www.kegkits.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PermaSeal&Category_Code=WASH

It is not the threads that seal the reg. to the tank. The coupler just meshes two almost flat pieces of machined metal together. There is supposed to be a rubber washer between the two. If yours isnt leaking, then I would suggest the surfaces mated together pretty well / you got lucky. I am...

It will take a couple of weeks sitting at 12 psi to get a proper carbonation level. If you are looking to drink in a couple of days, then take a look at some of the threads on force carbonation.

An update and progress report. After approximately 4 days with minimal fermentation (OG 1.052, SG 1.0.50), I aerated the brew thoroughly, then transferred the primary into a sealed carboy with a blow off. I then waited another day to see if aerating the brew would reactivate any yeast that...

If you went through a 5 pounder in 3 cornies, you definetly have a leak. Seal up the keg and hit it with 30 - 40psi to seal the lid, then do a leak test, go get a spray bottle and mix up a batch of soapy water. If necessary, replace the seals and do a leak test every time you seal up a keg...

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Typical Canadian price gouging! Cheapest I found is Prax Air in New Glasgow at $28, and they exchange tanks on the spot, regardless of hydro.

Prices vary greatly in Halifax. Most were over $100 for a hydro and fill. PM sent.

What I was refering to is, I have an in that does a lot of business at one of the local gas supply shops and will swap a tank with a filled and hydro'ed tank, independant of the condition of the tank (such as if it has coke on the side or is out of date). Just trying to help a local brewer out.

Hey SeamusMac, if the cost is too much or you have problems getting it hydro'ed, give me a PM. I just got a 20lb exchanged and filled for a very reasonable $, no questions asked.

Thanks Steve, you set my mind at ease, the date of the packet was July 09, so only a couple of months old. I will recheck the SG and monitor.