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I used 1/2" copper tubing and a 1/2" NPT Compression fitting...fits right into the weld-less valves from BF. I don't like the idea of soldering the NPT on there b/c you have to get it screwed in dead-nuts for it to angle perfectly to the bottom, no???

I think if I did use one, I would treat it just like a regular carboy / better bottle...and use a stopper & airlock rather than the cap that comes on it.

Ok, I feel like this is a stupid questions that's opening myself up for a lambasting...but let me add my disclaimer now, I'm not "planning" on doing this, just wondering if it's a good/bad idea. Can you ferment in a Poland Spring type water bottle?? What are the pros/cons of it??

Yeah, that's what we'll use this weekend, is just a regular thermometer to periodically check. I'd eventually like to install one right above the drain valve, though. Just looks and feels better I guess.

I thought so...so theoretically, I don't NEED the shut-offs w/ the check valve in them, but for the extra couple bucks, I may even grab them just in case I ever DO have a corny on there. Thanks...

I thought so...so theoretically, I don't NEED the shut-offs w/ the check valve in them, but for the extra couple bucks, I may even grab them just in case I ever DO have a corny on there. Thanks...

Just got my FB in the other day, and had my buddy, who owns the LHBS, order my supplies. Don't have a thermometer or sight glass installed in either the MT or BK yet, but I think I'll get by. Have 2 keggles that I'll be using...just going to do a 5gal batch to start things off...then once I...

I do too...isn't there a check valve in the coupler itself?? I thought so...

supposedly, except that they're not in stock, and for the extra couple bucks, Northern had them in stock w/ the same shipping.

Yeah, we just ordered one...from Norther Brewer...wasn't much more than direct. Friend of mine owns a liquor store and sells Homebrew Supplies, so it's going to pretty much pay for itself.

What's the best / cheapest place to buy a Barley Crusher??

I just brewed a 5gal batch of wheat last Friday and it's in primary right now w/ 3# of mixed berries. I did this in primary b/c the last time we did a strawberry that's what we did and it came out awesome, not overpowering at all. Had to change the airlock TWICE, then just added a blow-off...

Cool, I'm actually right in East Taunton...I'll keep that in mind. We have 4-5 guys around me that like to brew also, just been fighting w/ the family plans to get together the past few weeks.

Hey everyone, I'm fairly new to the Homebrew world...and have been reading many posts on here for a couple months, but figured I'd add a line here to make the intro.