Recent content by mcdeadstein

I tried. I would have been fine with everything had the guy decided to respond to any one of my emails.

So here is the update. I wanted to wait until everything cleared before posting. After 2 week shipping "grace" period as stated on website I emailed...no response Over the next couple days....I emailed again and again....no response After 3 weeks I opened a Paypal dispute...no response...

Well it seems as though I am not the only one dealing with this issue of shipping and ZERO communication. I'm giving the BC guys until close of business today to get me a shipping notice then i am cancelling. I emailed them and I would call them if they had a phone number to call... This is...

I can understand the situation and I had no issue with the 1-2 week delay statement. What is aggravating is when you email the person to inquire, after the "grace" period, and they do not respond.

You mean you got a shipping notice or it is actually being delivered today?

Seems like other people have had better success from vendors and not from the manufacturer. I guess this is what I get for trying to directly support someone's business instead of going through a middleman.

So I ordered a barley crusher a little over 2 weeks ago. I was not discouraged by seeing the "please wait 1-2 weeks for shipment" statement on the site since the mill has gotten plenty of good reviews. It has now passed the 2 week mark and when I emailed inquiring about the order I did...

Thanks for the tip!

I thought bleach was a no-no for kegs? I have used Sani-tabs in the restaurant industry but not in a beer brewing application. I also considered that I had a pale ale in the keg previously and that it is still in the fridge and under pressure. Maybe just pop it open and fill with the...

So I really wanted to Keg and force carb a hybrid cider/ale so that It would be ready by xmas. I have no Star-San and No Homebrew shops in Pittsburgh are open today (monday) that i know of. Anyone use Sani-Tabs??? I can get some from a bar near me.

Could you make a thread itemizing your purchases and steps? I am new to this forum and need some AG help. Or is there a thread you used to design/build your system? Thanks, hope your brew turned out well.