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i would lok in that green box for the thermal overload unfortunately unless you are an hvac tech(likely not if you're asking), you won't be able to test the charge or recharge the refrigerant. I hope you didn't pay too much for it. safety first! Unplug the unit from the wall, open the green...

I clean every keg each time it is emptied with PBW in hot water. I then sanitize with starsan and pressurize the keg to store until filled. I resanitize the keg shortly before filling.

I would look at the thermal overload protector. Try plugging it in without the temp controller. does the same thing happen? The thermal overload protector is mounted on top of the compressor and will open if the compressor gets too hot. it should look something like this The overload protector...

Yep. I noticed that. I wanted to bring it up in case others following the thread and considering purchasing one of these units, pending a review by OP, hadn't noticed it. OP stated the manufacturer is 'experimenting' with the lid clamp(but not as far as to provide a pressure rating).Which is...

the short answer is yes. But this needs a longer answer. Why is there water on your yeast? Beer is generally recommended to store yeast under, as it adds a layer of protection among other valid reasons. If you did use water to free up the yeast cake in the fermenter, it should be boiled and...

FWIW, the initial pic posted in reference to the inside of the fermenter has clips to hold the lid, these pics of your fermenter has a band to hold the lid. Not a bad thing mind you, just noticing. would make me wonder what else is different. I would insist on inside pics. be sure to let us...

Similarly, I don't buy grain per recipe. I have approximately 50 lbs 2row 40 lbs pils 25 lbs flaked wheat 10 lbs Munich 5 lbs raw wheat Currently out of maris otter, but I usually have a sack on hand. 15-20 lbs(total) various cara/crystal, roasted, chocolate, special B, biscuit etc. Hops-...

Not all 'universal' poppers are created equally. Mostly they are made to fit ball lock posts but can fit in some types of pin lock posts with a little care. Left is a Cornelius pin lock poppet. Center and right are 'universal' poppets. The spring in the center is quite stiff. The right is...

Well, maybe if they are all empty. :eek:

I completely agree, which is why I have a unitank. Also, the brite tank is rated to 60psi, so I don't have to keep it as cold as the unitank to stay under the pressure threshold. I can carb in the brite tank at cellar temp(65 for me), I could never do that in the cf10. But most importantly...

I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but my first ever attempt to make beer was wholly from the grocery store. I haven't read the whole thread so, sorry if this has been said already. I was much younger and had no idea home brewing was even a thing, or that there was a store for it nearby. I...

I have noticed that mine opens a tad over 16psi One possible advantage I can see, the intermediate keg acts as a brite beer tank and you have less yeast making it into the bottle. You can also use the brite to fine tune your carbonation. Typically with a higher rated prv. And, with pressurized...

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Hell, she gave you the thumbs up to buy beer gear. You're already a winner my friend. :bravo: I used to buy grain at the LHBS and use their mill. Since buying a mill(actually a gift from my wife) I buy bulk grain for a fraction of what I used to pay for grain. $.80 per pound for base malts in...

If you have the tools/skills you could cut voids into 1/2" or 5/8" copper pipe or stainless tube and slide it over the glass. something like this...

You should not need to add any more yeast at bottling time, even with a strong Belgian ale. There will be plenty of active yeast in the beer still at bottling to get the job done. I brew a lot of Belgian ales, most are kegged but I do bottle some and don't add any yeast.

With less enzymes you may need a slightly longer mash. Use iodine to check for conversion.