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Had a similar issue. The likely culprit for me was moisture. After a little searching, I see that placing an o-ring around the element prongs fills the gap and creates a more moisture proof seal once the plug is in the locked position. Brewhardware suggests this one. Heating Element ORING...

I agree... seems to me there may be something wrong with the assembly.

Thanks for your comment. I have a 5500w ripple element in the boil kettle and separate MT with a FB. Mash temps are regulated using a PID with the temperature probe located at the outlet of the BK close to the element so the mash won’t overheat. It’s basically a figure 8 pattern of...

Not sure about the Spike Solo but this is working for me on my Spike boil kettle. Just some metal strapping I doubled over for strength and a clamp for security. Hasn't failed me yet. I ordered the "adjustable" ASOV option from Buckeye as the "fixed" option looked as though it wouldn't work...

Does anyone know which one of these counterflow chillers is better? Thinking of ditching my plate chiller so I can let my whirlpool hops swim freely. https://www.exchilerator.com/product/maxx-counterflow-wort-chiller/ https://www.zchillers.com/product/large-zchiller/

If just trub & yeast, 5.25 gallons should get you 5 gallons of finished beer. If you're planning to dry hop, you'll likely need 5.5 gallons in the fermenter at the very least. You're going to love the conical... it won't guarantee better beer but you'll have more control of the process. Good...

I have the Blichmann TC on my CF-5. Never had a problem.

I just purchased a Brewbag 400 micron bag for my 2 vessel, kettle rims setup where I recirculate wort between the MT & BK to maintain mash temps. I was wondering if I could tighten my grain mill, from .035 to somewhere between .025-.030 and not have too slow a recirculation or a stuck sparge...

Do you recirculate the mash with that fine a crush?

Get one of these for between the racking arm and fermenter. EZ to rotate and no leaks. Game changer...

Probably have to allow more time in the cold crash for the hop particles to settle. I found this video to be helpful when I was learning about closed transfers. I’ve since modified my process. I now purge my kegs with co2 from the fermentation blow off tube. When it comes time to keg, I burp any...

I don't think so. The PRV needs to be ahead of the blowoff to be effective... unless I too am missing something.

For my system, an additional 2" TC port would be all that I'd need. I currently use a Blichmann spunding valve/blowoff Spunding Valve attached to an 8" spool, then a butterfly valve below that attached to the lid to purge and drop my dry hop additions. The 1.5" butterfly valve is a fairly...

I had the same issue. While I liked using the brink for dry hopping, I have since gone a different route. I now have a butterfly valve on top of my blow off fitting (Spike CF-5), a long spool on top of the valve and a Blichmann spunding fitting on top of the spool. I close the valve, fill spool...

I’d be interested in this as well. I lowered the temp to 60f for a recent dry hop addition and that was cool enough to send the hops quickly into the sight glass where I cannot imagine they are very effective in permeating the beer. I have a 2” TC fitting with a gas post that I use to rouse the...

I have a Spike CF5 (purchased in September, 2019) and agree with others here. Be nice to the gasket, make sure it is seated correctly, use a thin layer of keg lube to insure a good seal (I ferment under 6-8psi) and you’re all set. The ability to access the entire conical with the lid removed...

I have a CF5 and agree completely. Be nice to the gasket, make sure it is seated correctly, use a thin layer of keg lube for a good seal (I ferment under 6-8psi) and you’re all set. The ability to access the entire conical with the lid removed for cleaning and inspection is one of the reasons I...

At the risk of being redundant (I haven't read all the replies), I always lightly grease the large gasket with keglube to help seal things up tight before use.

I use these and they’ve worked fine for years now. Can’t seem to find the male counterpart on the Morebeer website... perhaps they’re temporarily out of stock. I’m sure they can be gotten elsewhere. Make sure to get the ones with the 3/8” barb for the 5/16” tubing. Beer & Gas Tubing Quick...

Was that a special order 20# siphon tank? Can’t seem to locate it on the Airgas website.