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  1. mdineenwob

    Help?!?! Kegging??

    Ahhh. Makes a lot of sense. This is a dumb question...but I'll ask it anyway. I have the lines running up in the tower to the taps. How do I install new lines through the tower? Also - does putting the gas line on the in or out make a difference when carbing? I thought I've heard it should go...
  2. mdineenwob

    Help?!?! Kegging??

    But that's what I'm a little confused about. What's the point of 15 feet of line if it's just sitting in a kegerator? It's not like it's running an appreciable distance.
  3. mdineenwob

    Help?!?! Kegging??

    So if I set it at 12 and keep drawing off the head space it'll equalize at 12 psi by next weekend. Right? How do you quickly carb? What's the best way to carb in general?
  4. mdineenwob

    Help?!?! Kegging??

    Maybe 3 or 4 feet...
  5. mdineenwob

    Help?!?! Kegging??

    It's just in a mini fridge so the lines aren't running a long distance. When I poured the first brew it came out with a vengeance!
  6. mdineenwob

    Help?!?! Kegging??

    Hi, I think I may have made a mistake. I'm trying to keg beer for the first time. It's a lager. I did what the guy at the LHBS told me to do. 1. Sanitize, fill, and seal the keg. 2. Put the gas on the out. 3. Set psi to 50. 4. Lay on side and shake for 10-15 mins. 5. Let co2 out of...
  7. mdineenwob

    Thermostat bypass?

    The temp controller has a 10 minute delay built into it to prevent sending the compressor to an early grave. I'm about 80% sure just connecting the two of them won't do any harm to the fridge but would rather wait to have the confirmation from a grizzled veteran! Spintab - Thank you kindly...
  8. mdineenwob

    Thermostat bypass?

    Yes - The fridge will shut off but the temp controller will indicate that the cool mode is still on, so it's definitely something in the fridge that is telling it to shut off. The thermostat is fridge compartment but I'm not 100% where that white wire runs to, it looks like the wire may run...
  9. mdineenwob

    Thermostat bypass?

    Yep. I also tightened the set screw. It works now that I have it at 50 but I'm afraid it won't get down to the 37ish that I need to have it at when it's lagering for a few months. This is the first time I've had to do this so so I'm not sure if I'm completely unfounded in my fears. This...
  10. mdineenwob

    Thermostat bypass?

    I've attached pictures of the thermostat. There appears to be two black wires, one orange, along with an aluminum looking wire. How would I bypass the thermomstat without damaging the refrigerator?
  11. mdineenwob

    Thermostat bypass?

    Hi, I recently bought a fridge off CL and made an eBay temp controller. Things have worked beautifully until today. Yesterday I brewed my first lager and set the temp to 50f after giving it 24 hours to get fermentation started. The fridge keeps kicking the compressor off at 55f. Some...
  12. mdineenwob

    Haier 4.2cu minifridge into kegerator

    Thanks. I emailed them about the picnic taps. Thanks again!
  13. mdineenwob

    Haier 4.2cu minifridge into kegerator

    Is this everything I need? 1. 2 ball lock corny kegs http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=1 2. Basic keg kit http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=326 3. CO2 tank (wish I could find that used/cheaper) http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=50 4. Tower &...
  14. mdineenwob

    Haier 4.2cu minifridge into kegerator

    Tight is how I like it :) Thanks for the effort. It is much appreciated!!
  15. mdineenwob

    Haier 4.2cu minifridge into kegerator

    Good stuff man! Not trying to question your judgement but are you sure both will fit in there? I cut two 8.5" diameter circles out of paper and they didn't fit.
  16. mdineenwob

    Haier 4.2cu minifridge into kegerator

    I'm starting the build and two cornys won't fit into the fridge. Can I add a collar on the front of the minifridge? I've searched the site and can't find anyone that has done that. PS - Sorry to bring an old thread back to life.
  17. mdineenwob

    Haier 4.2cu minifridge into kegerator

    Were you able to squeeze two cornies in there? I thought I read somewhere that you need at least 4.5cu to fit two in. I could always keep the CO2 on the outside. If I use an eBay temp controller can I just bypass the thermostat ? Thanks!
  18. mdineenwob

    Haier 4.2cu minifridge into kegerator

    Hi, I just got a free Haier 4.2cu minifridge and wanted to know if I could convert it into a 2 tap kegerator. There is a light and thermostat in the light on the right side so I'm not sure if I'd need to move it to fit two in there. http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0501549.pdf...
  19. mdineenwob

    Help naming brew

    We're having a big party for my brother in law who is getting out of the Navy. I'm brewing an Irish red for the party and wanted to name it in honor of him. His name is Sean and he was an IT officer. His nickname is Mad dog. My wife suggested Irish Seamen (sarcastically I hope) or Pog Mahon...
  20. mdineenwob

    Food processor to crush grain

    I'm doing extract. Will it destroy the flavor?
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