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Ideally you would need a siphon tube installed in your larger tank. You can sometimes turn your tank upside to allow the liquid to flow into the other tank, but that doesn't always work, and isn't particularly safe in most cases. It's also unlikely that you'd get a complete fill on the 5 pound...

If you didn't throughly mix the priming sugar then yes some bottles might not have had enough sugar to properly carbonate.

Yes I would wait a bit before calling it.

Well, campden tablets will kill all the yeast, so when you added that fermentation stopped. Why did you add the campden?

I believe this will work: 1"-11.5 HSS 5 Flute Bright Finish NPS, Straight Pipe Tap | Fastenal Here is a chart with thread and drill sizes for taper and straight threads. Keep in mind that straight threads will require some form of sealant, either o-ring, pipe dope, tape, etc.

Do you know the thread size you need? If not, do you own a pair of digital calipers? If you can accurately measure the threads we can have an educated guess as to the thread size. At the very least can you list the make/model of the heating element? You might be able to ask the manufacturer...

In some cases it's the valve seat, so it's what the movable valve seals against when it's closed. A different fitting may not have the correct seat depth or not have the correct profile for the valve, so the valve may not operate at all, or it may not seat correctly.

It's 6 months old, unless it was kept in perfect conditions it's probably just old.

If you decide to part anything out I'd be interested in the kegs and CO2 tank. I'm local to you.

Just make sure everything (including your hands) is clear of the valve when you crack it open. Just give it a quick on and off, once it's out of the valve it converts to gas pretty quick so small amounts won't hurt your floor by the time it gets there.

Fill tanks have siphon tubes so they can dispense liquid CO2. Serving tanks do not so they can dispense gaseous CO2. Some tanks can be turned upside down to dispense liquid, although I've heard that not all valves support this, so do your research before attempting.

Might have a pinhole leak somewhere on the body of the keg.

As far as I'm aware you can only fill a tank using a siphon tank. The Co2 is liquid so if you don't have a siphon you're just filling your tank with CO2 gas, which won't amount to much.

Just forget that it exists for a week or two and check again. Airlock activity is not a good indicator of good fermentation.

Using extract can make it difficult to get very light colors, but use the lightest possible extract and make sure you're not scorching during your boil. Potentially also boil for less time if possible depending on your hop schedule. Might also be worth considering switching to all grain so you...

The air/fuel ratio is off. The flame should be almost entirely blue/white. Yellow means there isn't enough air being mixed in, so adjust the air inlet to allow more in.

They're basically the same thing. As far as I'm aware there is no "official" distinction, however certain breweries or regions might use the terms to mean certain specific differences. Some places just use whatever term sounds better for whatever name they gave their beer.

Also, it can possibly mean one more keg in the keezer, depending on sizes and all that. For me it frees up the hump for mini kegs, or to store packaged beer or something.

It's easier to keep it inside. Outside CO2 means having to run the lines through the freezer walls somehow, which is a bit of work.

Absolutely nothing bad can come from it. I would do some research on what you're mixing and see if anyone else has tried, to get you an idea of what you're mixing will give you the results you expect. Or, if it's just for fun or research, have fun with it and take notes. A lot of old school...