I like this time at night on HBT

[Thunder_Chicken]

I was playing with Starsan and PBW today, mostly PBW. I do a pretty good job of rinsing my hands as I am working, but my hands will probably be peeling tomorrow. Whatever. I'm all ready to bottle my helles and my porter when they are ready.

 

[lschiavo]

Here is an old project that is now almost finished. I love when I can check one of those off my list. This is a 1970 Quincy 230 compressor. We got it for free from an old customer when they tore down the building where it was used. That was in '05. We just happened upon the perfect motor for it and it runs perfect. I think it was completely overhauled a year or two before we got it. I am trying to spray some cabinet doors and this will make all the difference.

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

Here is an old project that is now almost finished. I love when I can check one of those off my list. This is a 1970 Quincy 230 compressor. We got it for free from an old customer when they tore down the building where it was used. That was in '05. We just happened upon the perfect motor for it and it runs perfect. I think it was completely overhauled a year or two before we got it. I am trying to spray some cabinet doors and this will make all the difference.

Engineer porn! My leg just twitched. It's great to see oldish gear up and running.

I think I need a cigarette.

 

[passedpawn]

This is a 1970 Quincy 230 compressor.

I'm surprised the gaskets/seals are still holding air.

 

[lschiavo]

Engineer porn! My leg just twitched. It's great to see oldish gear up and running.

I think I need a cigarette.

I know! This thing is well built. Its past life was devoted to pneumatic heat control. We had to change out the pressure switch. The old one was only 40 psi. I'm sure that only 40 psi was pretty easy on the old girl. We have since added an hour meter, installed the proper pulley on the motor, installed the plumbing for our needs and put the guard back on. Check out that 40 some year old paint too.

 

[DrunkleJon]

But you know one thing. That baby is built like a tank. Probably can survive the end of the world.

 

[lschiavo]

I'm surprised the gaskets/seals are still holding air.

There are a few very minor leaks on all the gadgetry on the head. No major seals are leaking. I'm guessing the rebuild was pistons/rings only. I'm going to check into a rebuild kit for the head.

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

I know! This thing is well built. Its past life was devoted to pneumatic heat control. We had to change out the pressure switch. The old one was only 40 psi. I'm sure that only 40 psi was pretty easy on the old girl. We have since added an hour meter, installed the proper pulley on the motor, installed the plumbing for our needs and put the guard back on. Check out that 40 some year old paint too.

I'm sure you did already, but make sure to drain it.

 

[lschiavo]

I'm sure you did already, but make sure to drain it.

It was dry but we found at least an inch of scale in the bottom. Clean as a whistle now. We even piped out from the bottom drain to a ball valve so draining will be easy now.

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

It was dry but we found at least an inch of scale in the bottom. Clean as a whistle now. We even piped out from the bottom drain to a ball valve so draining will be easy now.

I'm not sure what you are using it for, but it will do it with a smile.

 

[lschiavo]

I'm not sure what you are using it for, but it will do it with a smile.

The background in the photo is the lower heated portion of our electrical shop and my brother/business partner. The building is an old (early 1900's) factory (so I'm told). Two stories and about 10k sqft. We are going to pipe in a few hose reelers for air tools and such. The main motivation for fixing this up was my spray room upstairs. The portable compressors just weren't up to the task of spraying latex.

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

Melana - when do you want to get together for a beer? Schedule is pretty flexible until March 4.

 

[lschiavo]

Melana - when do you want to get together for a beer? Schedule is pretty flexible until March 4.

Post a photo. I am wondering if Melana looks like an old car or that sexy little demoness

 

[ChefRex]

Here is an old project that is now almost finished. I love when I can check one of those off my list. This is a 1970 Quincy 230 compressor. We got it for free from an old customer when they tore down the building where it was used. That was in '05. We just happened upon the perfect motor for it and it runs perfect. I think it was completely overhauled a year or two before we got it. I am trying to spray some cabinet doors and this will make all the difference.

I never tried to date my compressor, I know 30 or about years of it's existence, looks similar.

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

Post a photo. I am wondering if Melana looks like an old car or that sexy little demoness

DEMONESS! DEMONESS! Old cars are for wimps.

 

[lschiavo]

I never tried to date my compressor, I know 30 or about years of it's existence, looks similar.

The date was on the tank.

 

[gillsrob]

I was playing with Starsan and PBW today, mostly PBW. I do a pretty good job of rinsing my hands as I am working, but my hands will probably be peeling tomorrow. Whatever. I'm all ready to bottle my helles and my porter when they are ready.

I kind of feel accomplished when I wake up and my hands peel from those 2, like good things are coming my way!

 

[ChefRex]

The date was on the tank.

Quite true any pressure holding vessel will be dated, never bothered to look, I will have to once the temps get up a little.
Having a taste of a fresh saison that in no ways compares to the one I just finished that was a bout 6+ months old.

 

[gillsrob]

Anyone like Townes van Zandt for their late night listening?

 

[LabRatBrewer]

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[Melana]

Melana - when do you want to get together for a beer? Schedule is pretty flexible until March 4.

I'm in NOLA next week... Week after?

 

[LabRatBrewer]

Hello late nighters. I thought it was midnight, but the clock says its only 9:00. I was just gifted 3 free hours.

 

[reinstone]

Hey guys. Good to be back. Cheers.

 

[passedpawn]

Hello late nighters. I thought it was midnight, but the clock says its only 9:00. I was just gifted 3 free hours.

It's midnight. Clock isn't so friendly to me.

 

[Dan]

Hello late nighters. I thought it was midnight, but the clock says its only 9:00. I was just gifted 3 free hours.

Ha ha congrats! I like it when I wake up hours before my alarm, look at the clock, realize I have a few more hours of sleep and smile.

 

[LabRatBrewer]

It's midnight. Clock isn't so friendly to me.

I'm so tired, I wish I could bank the hours to use later. They will go to waste tonight.

 

[Dan]

Hey guys. Good to be back. Cheers.

Glad to see you back!

 

[Dan]

It's midnight. Clock isn't so friendly to me.

You're doing a lot better than I am, doublt I'll make it past 10 tonight. This week feels like two weeks. I was ready for Friday on Tuesday.

Edit: Time for a shower and bed. G'night folks.

 

[reinstone]

Glad to see you back!

Thanks guys. Just been brewing up a storm, destroying my back and liver .....not sure which and planning my next party. Hope to have 12 on tap. Shot, it's that time .....on homebrew talk. Let's get down to business! How is everyone?

 

[reinstone]

Love ya Dan. Prost