Recent content by rick689

Hi Steve I was just reading through threads and saw your fermenter. how did the square shape workout? Are you able to get most your yeast? or does it build up on the flat? I just bought one and did not realize the bottom had the 4 inch flat. Just curious if it became a issue.

If you are still getting leaks after applying 3 to 4 wraps of Teflon tape. you may also be over tightening it I like to tighten it by hand then put it under water and tighten till the bubbles stop. last fix is to put a dap of silicone around the thread tighten and let it sit for a day to dry...

There are 3 basic parts the 3/4 reducer the 5/16 metal washer and the flat style hose washers. I prefer the red or black ones. you should not have to cut the thin plastic on the miller/coors bottle the plastic will stretch and deform a little. you can try doubling the hose wshers to see if that...

If you have a small leak from the small hole on the back of the tap use a bit of silicone to plug it.

here is a link on how to assemble the parts if you are using the original tap-a-draft you do not need to remove the rubber piece from the tap nor do you use the metal 5/16 washer

Here is a link to the adapter I use this fitting threads into both the Miller/Coors taps and the Tap-a-draft even though the threads are different. the Tap-a-draft uses the standard 14 pitch thread and the Miller/Coors uses a 7 pitch thread...

To convert from a 16 gram CO2 cartridge to a paint ball tank. you need a few simple parts and tools Get a 3/4 MIP reducer with the thread size you plan to use for your hose fittings. Tractor Supply is a great place to find all the parts you need get a standard red hose washer and some poly...

that is what I thinking but I thought I would run it buy someone else who may of been through this before. thanks for the advice. leave it alone and watch the gravity since that is the best indicator. thanks again Cheers

Well in my 3 years of brewing I haven't ran across this. I am making a lime wheat for summer and used California V white labs yeast for the first time. I did not make a starter OG was 1.056. I had bubbles within 12 hours vigorous for about 4-5 days All seems good. Now 10 days later it is...

Here is a picture of my system

Sure I will take a picture and post it. It uses standard quick connect fittings but it think the bushing that goes in the tap is modified.

I have been using a TAD Adapter I found bought on ebay for about 6 months now. It connects to a CO2 tank with a regulator. So I havent purchase any cartridges I just refill a paint ball tank for $2.50 every few months

I think they can. I have my brown bottle connected to a paintball tank and regulator I set it to 15psi and in a day or so they are carbed up nice.

I have one I got at Walmarts and cut a hole in the side it cost me about 13 bucks. i have a few pictures in my gallery

I am going to brew up my last summer wheat ale of the season. This summer went by quick. Now its time to think of a pumpkin ale or a porter my last 2 pumpkin ales weren't my favorite. too much allspice and not enough pumpkin. have been reading that butter squash is a good alternative. Need to...