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I thought the same thing. I wanted to have a thermowell AND a sample port. And Spike doesn't add custom ports to their conicals or Flex+ lines. But I would also like to be able to carb in place with a carb stone. In order to do that on the Flex+ (plus the thermowell and sample port and transfer...

At least in theory, you can continuously dump on the bottom port until the beer is clear, then pull out of the racking port, without the need for a racking arm. Yes, it's dumb and pointless, and yes, it's an incredible waste of beer. But it's possible. It isn't possible to do that with the...

That seems ridiculous to me. Their thermowell sells for $25 (TC Thermowell | Spike Brewing), while their thermometer sells for $30 (1.5" Tri-Clamp Brew Thermometer | Spike Brewing). They can't sub the two out and keep the price the same (saving them $5)? Instead you have to give a little dig...

Aint that always the way :P

https://www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com/store/Yeast-Brink-2-Inch-TC-2-Inch-Sight-Glass.html

It isn't a question of straight forward language. It's a question of presented risk and the company's willingness to accept that presented risk. Risk levels will change with different product lines, either due to the inherent risk with the underlying product or the potential risk within the...

Fine CS, lets go through this one by one then. Complete speculation. You have no idea what that persons job, training, or instructions were. For all you know, he's the one in the middle of removing, editing, and replacing the warranty in question. Flat out wrong. If Spike is having a legal...

CS - you have literally no idea what you're talking about here. That's coming from an attorney.

FWIW, I asked Spike about the removal of their slogan, and this was their response: From what I can tell, the slogan still appears on their tshirt (Short Sleeve Spike Tee | Spike Brewing) only, although that may be a result of them "cycling through" designs. Unrelated to the issue, props to...

It's just there to protect the company in the event someone claims the product is "too shiney" or "looks odd" and therefore defective. Companies can lose hundreds if not thousands on one customer's odd expectations. I ran into the same issue with a Sig I purchased a while back. Everyone talked...

Holy crap. I didn't notice that. That slogan accounted for a big portion of my comfort in buying my custom kettle from them. Yes, I know it's a slogan, and yes I know it isn't legally enforceable, but it spoke volumes to me about the type of reputation Spike was working hard to build, and the...

I think there's a point here. CS isn't just talking about the fact that Spike doesn't offer a warranty compared to competitors. There are dozens of reasons why a company won't provide a written warranty. Sometimes it's questionable manufacturing or supply concerns (I don't think that's what's...

You are now arguing about arguing . . .

Lol, you're the one that started the "argument".

I don't think I did. If the manufacturer indicates it has a max pressure of 30 psi, the tank should be able to maintain pressure of 30 psi. If you put a removable 15 psi PRV on the tank, you don't get to claim that the tank is no longer intended to be operated up to the max pressure. The PRV...

So what's the difference between a "maximum rated working pressure" a "recommended operating pressure" and a "manufacturer's indicated max pressure"? SS uses three terms. I have to presume its intentional.

I get your point, but I think it would be incredibly difficult for SS to claim I "modified" their product by switching out a TC port. It is, by nature, intended to be removed and/or replaced with other products. Unless of course the giant booklet that comes with the thing indicates that...

Unless I'm misunderstanding something, neither the Unitank or the CF is "rated" to any psi. Spike only indicates "15psi working pressure" (CF5 Spike Conical Unitank | Spike Brewing). They don't indicate or suggest how high you can go. "Working" pressure is not a "max" pressure though. There is...

I have a really hard time accepting the Spike design of the band. I don't know why, but the proprietary design, the lack of ability to buy parts on the open market, and the decreased pressure rating that results from the design are making it hard for me to swallow. I get that it's necessary in...

SS's Recommended Operating Pressure is 15 PSI, but their Max Pressure Rating is 30 PSI (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0239/5187/files/Chonical_comp_table.pdf?14881482127177431273). I can find an earlier version of the chart that states SS pressure tests their Unitanks to 60 PSI (conical...