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You gave me the exact information I needed. Thanks a lot!

I'm trying to figure out how to purge lines in a specific way. Here's a scenario: I have two lines (liquid-to-liquid and gas-to-gas disconnect transfer lines) that I need to purge. I have a pressurized keg that I can use to run CO2 through the lines. I have two questions: 1) If I connect one...

That's good info from both of you. It's good to know that Torpedo keg parts are compatible with others. I figured EvaBarrier tubing was too inflexible, but I was just curious because I had some lying around. I'll make sure to get the thinner tubing one way or another. So it sounds like both the...

Well, I just found out about the FLOTit 2.0 and supposedly it works even better than the plastic mesh filter. I can't find any floating dip tube kits for 6 gallon kegs, so I guess I'll piece together my own kit. To anyone who can answer: 1) Would I be able to use a gas IN dip tube on the liquid...

I agree. Everyone's got some seriously good input. Thanks everybody! :mug: For the mesh filter, I heard that attaching the floating ball to the attachment closest to the barb allows it to stay below the surface and then sit horizontally when it hits the trub/hops at the bottom. Sounds good to...

This further confirms my decision to use a floating dip tube with the mesh filter attached to the end. Everyone says that filter works and doesn't have the same buoyancy problem as others. A 10 oz dry hop is no joke. It's interesting that you bring up 6 gallon Torpedo kegs because I just found...

Are you talking about this plastic filter? I've read about people having issues with the regular floating dip tube and need to weigh them down. Does the plastic filter have that same problem or is it good to go?

Thanks for the awesome summary! I know what you're saying about going in circles. My mind's been spinning over all the options, which is why I made this thread in the first place. Floating dip tube definitely seems the way to go. Man, now you're making me reconsider using a keg with a floating...

It's good to know that you haven't had problems with the Fermonster. If I wanted to use a spigot, that's the fermenter I'd get. I think it would make more sense for me to get the All Rounder if I'm going to be using the floating dip tube. I'm glad you brought up leaving the floating dip tube in...

I've heard of that technique and it's definitely a viable option. I don't have a spare corny keg, but adding a floating dip tube to one is a good option. At the same time, I would rather get 5 gallons of beer per batch if I could. I agree that the Fermonster is simpler and the All Rounder's...

Awesome info. I just now realized that, with a pressurized fermenter, I would be able to cold crash under pressure to counter the vacuum. Duh. 🙄 Seems like pressurized fermenters are the best way to prevent oxygen while cold crashing. You guys are definitely getting me more interested in going...

Good info. Needing to clean out the inline filter during the transfer is one thing that I was concerned about. Like you said, the less you have to mess with during the transfer, the lower the risk of oxidation. It's interesting that you brought up the Fermzilla All Rounder because I was...

I've done some research to figure out the best way to do a fully closed transfer from the fermenter to the keg for beer with a loose, 6+ oz dry hop. The best strategy I've found is to use gravity to transfer through the fermenter's spigot into the OUT post on the keg, then connect a line from...

I've also heard about shifting the hops 20 minutes to adjust for bitterness with no-chill. I think the cooler hop stand should definitely keep the bitterness at bay. Now my main dilemma is figuring out how to transfer more efficiently while doing a big dry hop. Currently, I do a closed transfer...

My beer turned out pretty damn good. Throwing the hops in the cube to act as a hop stand worked exactly as I'd hoped. I purposely omitted the dry hop to see what a 6 oz hop stand would do by itself. There's plenty of hop flavor, but very little aroma (as I figured). I'm surprised at how much...

It's good to hear that no-chill is alive and well. I've been thinking of leaving the wort in the kettle to chill overnight instead of using a cube and it's good to know that it works for others. Can't get any easier than that and I'm all about keeping the brew day quick and easy. I streamlined...

Awesome input! It's good to hear that you can still make hoppy beer using no chill and that the brewing process is more forgivable than you'd think. It's always good to take precautions, but if you mess up or slack somewhere, it's not worth fretting over. It's definitely good to know that an...

I know that the hops will continue to add bitterness over time with no chill. Supposedly the bitterness is not nearly as aggressive as hops added to the boil though. As far as an extended steep reducing flavor/aroma, I thought that was what hop stands were all about. I've heard of breweries...

Thanks for the input everyone. Has anyone here had success doing a hoppy beer with no chill? I keep hearing that no chill doesn't work for hoppy beer, but I figured that it would just act like an extended hop stand if you threw hops into the cube. I was planning on trying no chill and adding...

I wasn't actually going to try this as it's completely impractical. This is more theoretical and a worst-case scenario.