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Yes, it's 3/8" diameter which is likely the same OD as your racking cane, so it should fit the tubing that you are racking thru.

What you have going on there could allow O2 in. I use one of these... https://www.austinhomebrew.com/14-FFL-Swivel-Nut-to-38-Barb-Fitting-_p_6001.html

I'd consider it be an Oktoberfest.

I get 20-25 batches per bottle. I just have the simple regulator with no dial. I open it up about 3/4 of the way and when I see bubbles, let it go for 60s.

I do risk assessment for a living and have concluded that the cost savings from reusing yeast outweigh any risks involved. In probably 50-60 batches where I've reused yeast harvested from the fermenter, never have I had one go south on me, but I can say that I've saved several hundred dollars in...

The debate is still very much out on the value of clear wort going to the fermenter. I dump the whole nine yards from my BK into my fermenter and I am still able to reuse yeast slurry for 2-3 generations without any concerns and I get clear beer when all is said and done. Honestly, I don't worry...

As do I. I only make a starter when I don't have any slurry and need a fresh pitch. Once that initial batch has fermented from the starter pitch, I'll often harvest slurry and direct-pitch it into a subsequent batch if I'm brewing something that can use that strain. Generally, if I think I'm...

Yes. If you were to bump pressure up a couple PSI from current setting, you should be able to dial in the knob and watch the needle slowly rise as you're turning it.

Sounds good. Another thing you can do with Amazon is start the return process now (refund, not replacement) and once they give you a return shipping label, order and pay for a replacement. Wait until the new one shows before shipping the first one back.

Yes, providing you don't have a leak in your keg seal. Also, as you draw beer off the keg without CO2 being pushed in to fill the headspace, it will slowly lose carbonation over time. It might make sense to buy another one first and then return the old one for a refund, assuming they don't...

Exactly the conclusion I came to years ago. I overbuild starters so I have a source of clean yeast when I need to make a starter and direct-pitch fermenter slurry if it fits into my brew schedule based on what I'm brewing next (and I do try to plan my brews so that I can pitch slurry so that I...

I'd contact Amazon for a replacement.

Did you buy it new? How long have you had it? Where did you get it?

Definitely not right.

I've been using Taprite regulators for 6 years (currently have 4: two single-body CO2, one quad-body CO2 made by combining two dual-body models, and a single-body nitrogen). As soon as you begin turning the knob clockwise, the pressure and the needle should increase. Not sure why Taprite is...

Just pitch what you need and you won't get any flavors from the yeast. Figure about 1B cells per ml of slurry, which would be about 2.5 tablespoons for 1 gal batch of 1.055 wort. Even if you went with 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) slurry, you'd be fine.

No way I'd wash it, but then again, there is no scenario for which I'd ever wash yeast.

Yes, a few weeks is fine.

Use the trub. No need for a starter and definitely no need to wash.

Should be fine. There will be a krausen, but likely not as thick or lively as you might have for an ale. In fact, looking at those pics, it's already beginning to form. The long lag time was most likely due to the low temps, but now that you've warmed it, it should come to life pretty quickly.