This was a lot of firsts for me: first time brewing an ESB, first time using FWH and first time entering a competition. I brewed this on 12/1/12 and submitted it for the Midwinter Hombrew Competition on 1/2/13. It was still young at the time and I was just hoping for a critique. Meanwhile it...
If it's non-polarized then it doesn't matter. I couldn't quite tell from your picture what the part number was. From the picture it looks similar to mine with no white band around one end and both ends having the groove around them. If there is no printing on it indicating polarity you should...
I have a BC55. It was formerly for sanke kegs but I converted it to hold two corneys. The tap is coming out the door but there isn't room for a second shank so I'm also considering the tower. Had to replace the door gasket which U-Line doesn't sell anymore. I think the customer service guy...
I used the suggested 2.2uf to replace c1 and it seems to work great with a lamp for testing. Haven't had a chance to boil yet. My local Radio Shack stocks this http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102479&filterName=Type&filterValue=Electrolytic+capacitors
Nobody makes replacement gaskets for my old U-line kegerator so I ordered a custom one here. $35 for what they consider a half-door size.
http://www.cooler-gaskets.com/