alestateyall
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My Z has a red gasket in the cap side of the inline filter.
Thanks! I guess I will have to look harder on the garage floor to see if I can find it then.
My Z has a red gasket in the cap side of the inline filter.
Thanks! I guess I will have to look harder on the garage floor to see if I can find it then.
Well, since you don't have the time nor the interest, I'll take whatever you say with a grain of salt. My point is valid and since you don't care enough to elaborate we'll just leave it at that.
PS: These things have nothing to do with efficiency FYI " the Z is much quieter, the wifi is more solid" and saying "there seems to be less O2 pickup and the beer seems to be better" isn't really factual now is it. If you ever "get time" would love to hear how the new Z is so much more efficient than the Zymatic and what you think they have done to make the PROCESS better.
Maybe you should try one upirself
Now why in the hell would I want to buy a new Z (that I previously cancelled) when I have two Zymatics and a way more efficient BrewBoss...that's just silly Denny...c'mon. I'd say the balls in your court...but really, this horse is dead.....very dead.
Hey Denny I keep seeing random posts here by you and nothing else.I have no reason to try to convince you of anything. I love my Z and am totally satisfied.
How do you like the Brewie compared to the Z/Zymatic? Wondering if I should sell my PicoPro/Zymatic and get one of the original units off ebay for $250 (I know they're riddled with problems, but I like tinkering).Time for a showdown of sorts. Maybe compare efficiency of same recipes, etc. View attachment 647364
How do you like the Brewie compared to the Z/Zymatic? Wondering if I should sell my PicoPro/Zymatic and get one of the original units off ebay for $250 (I know they're riddled with problems, but I like tinkering).
Hey Denny I keep seeing random posts here by you and nothing else.
From what I understand you would need to replace a number of components in the original Brewie to stop it from being a fire hazard. The newer ones are supposedly better, but you would probably need to replace the software.How do you like the Brewie compared to the Z/Zymatic? Wondering if I should sell my PicoPro/Zymatic and get one of the original units off ebay for $250 (I know they're riddled with problems, but I like tinkering).
I think the software - 3.12 is pretty good, but you have to be prepared to get under the hood of the Brewie. If you like tinkering - it’s a fun project. I’d be careful of the original version and look for the B+. A lot has been upgraded there. When it’s working - it’s a dream - automatic water, heats sparse water while mashing, runs cool water around the boil tank to cool down and has decent cleaning cycles.
Note - the only support you will get with the Brewie is from the community of users - which is quite good, but nothing in the way of a warranty or anything at this point.
Did you get issue resolved with your Z?Thanks! I guess I will have to look harder on the garage floor to see if I can find it then.
Yes.Did you get issue resolved with your Z?
Good deal.Yes.
Picobrew is mailing me new gaskets. In the meantime, I fashioned a stand in gasket from a piece of small tubing. That fixed the problem.
In a nutshell, the missing gasket allowed an air leak. The intake pump wasn’t getting good suction and therefore could not pull enough liquid from the keg into the Z.
I have now learned that airtight seals are needed on each end. I had a problem previously where the grommet on the dip tube in the step filter got damaged (I think a mouse tried to eat it) and I couldn’t drain the step filter.
So I just got my last freebee from pico for the Z purchase. In it was a pound of coffee and a mesh bag along with 16 step instructions for making cold brew with the Z.
Now I know some of the steps are “push the start button” simple but still... making cold brew with the immersion process is as simple as dumping ground coffee into cold water and soaking it for twelve hours
What am I missing. What is the Z doing?
How do you like the Brewie compared to the Z/Zymatic? Wondering if I should sell my PicoPro/Zymatic and get one of the original units off ebay for $250 (I know they're riddled with problems, but I like tinkering).
where are you seeing the foam.Is anyone getting a lot of foam during the mash? I emailed Kevin. He said check all o rings, gasket, inline filter, drain grommet. I did all that and am still getting a lot of foam. I replaced all o-rings on keg, replaced grommet just to see if it would make a difference, and the same thing is happening. Inline filter is clean with nothing blocking there or in the keg posts. When I pause the brew for a few secs then run again, I’ll get clear wort without foam going for about a minute, then it foams up again. I also tried running a silicone tube from the gas post, and still got foam, however it was slightly less. I would say that I’m getting 4-5 inches of foam sometimes.
I use distilled water and salt additions (According to Bru’n)directly to keg dissolved in water when the water is heating up.
Anyone have the same problem?
Maybe not the source of the issue, but disassemble the ball lock disconnects (gray). I've found they get junked up and can cause back pressure. The back pressure might cause foaming. Might as well check the black one also, just to see if it needs cleaned.Is anyone getting a lot of foam during the mash? I emailed Kevin. He said check all o rings, gasket, inline filter, drain grommet. I did all that and am still getting a lot of foam. I replaced all o-rings on keg, replaced grommet just to see if it would make a difference, and the same thing is happening. Inline filter is clean with nothing blocking there or in the keg posts. When I pause the brew for a few secs then run again, I’ll get clear wort without foam going for about a minute, then it foams up again. I also tried running a silicone tube from the gas post, and still got foam, however it was slightly less. I would say that I’m getting 4-5 inches of foam sometimes.
I use distilled water and salt additions (According to Bru’n)directly to keg dissolved in water when the water is heating up.
Anyone have the same problem?
Already did that, and there’s nothing blocking. Whatever is in there I clean out before I brew. Keg is not empty. I just feel like by looking at the sight glass in the sample port I’m getting a good amount of foam. If I pause brew for 10 secs and restart, once the pumps come on, wort will be crystal clear for about 30 secs to 1 min then start foaming again. It’s not all foam, but builds up to about 4-5 inches in the keg by the end of mash.Maybe not the source of the issue, but disassemble the ball lock disconnects (gray). I've found they get junked up and can cause back pressure. The back pressure might cause foaming. Might as well check the black one also, just to see if it needs cleaned.
Is the keg going empty and thus sucking lots of air? Not sure if that would be an issue, but just something to think about.
The other thing that occurred for me is that one of the hoses inside the machine was improperly installed. It would collapse. They sent me instructions on how to reroute the hose. That sounds similar.Already did that, and there’s nothing blocking. Whatever is in there I clean out before I brew. Keg is not empty. I just feel like by looking at the sight glass in the sample port I’m getting a good amount of foam. If I pause brew for 10 secs and restart, once the pumps come on, wort will be crystal clear for about 30 secs to 1 min then start foaming again. It’s not all foam, but builds up to about 4-5 inches in the keg by the end of mash.
This topic on PicoBrew forum may help:Is anyone getting a lot of foam during the mash? I emailed Kevin. He said check all o rings, gasket, inline filter, drain grommet. I did all that and am still getting a lot of foam. I replaced all o-rings on keg, replaced grommet just to see if it would make a difference, and the same thing is happening. Inline filter is clean with nothing blocking there or in the keg posts. When I pause the brew for a few secs then run again, I’ll get clear wort without foam going for about a minute, then it foams up again. I also tried running a silicone tube from the gas post, and still got foam, however it was slightly less. I would say that I’m getting 4-5 inches of foam sometimes.
I use distilled water and salt additions (According to Bru’n)directly to keg dissolved in water when the water is heating up.
Anyone have the same problem?
Yeah makes sense. What instructions did they give you?The other thing that occurred for me is that one of the hoses inside the machine was improperly installed. It would collapse. They sent me instructions on how to reroute the hose. That sounds similar.
Not sure. There’s been really no communication from the company. The site went down for a week and it’s backup. Hoping there’s a positive outcome there, but brewing waits for no man - or woman!
Yes.
Picobrew is mailing me new gaskets. In the meantime, I fashioned a stand in gasket from a piece of small tubing. That fixed the problem.
In a nutshell, the missing gasket allowed an air leak. The intake pump wasn’t getting good suction and therefore could not pull enough liquid from the keg into the Z.
I have now learned that airtight seals are needed on each end. I had a problem previously where the grommet on the dip tube in the step filter got damaged (I think a mouse tried to eat it) and I couldn’t drain the step filter.
before I do something I regret.... whats the largest amount of grains you all have used in your Z? I am looking at using 12.69 at the moment.
before I do something I regret.... whats the largest amount of grains you all have used in your Z? I am looking at using 12.69 at the moment.
Recirculating the coffee through the grounds? Honestly I think they were stretching for a way to make the Z seem more adaptable.
thanks. Hard pass here. Literally nothing easier than grinding coffee and going to bed. Presto cold brew. But I’m a pretty simple guy.There shouldn't be that many steps as the process is the following (excluding obvious ones like put in step filter, turn machine on and measure water, etc):
1) grind coffee and put in grain bag
2) select coffee and input amount of water / grinds for the session
3) start session
The default "cold brew" session is a bit weird if you are used to cold brewing for 12-14hr at room temperature. Picobrew (and others online) claim that brewing at 120 degrees or less is also classified as cold brewing and thus can get "same taste and profile" in just 2-3 hours where you would otherwise be spending 12-14 at a lower temperature. I haven't done a side by side. If you were to create a longer brew session foam is definitely an issue. I had a foam monster take over my brewhouse doing a lower temperature coffee brew with recirculation for 6hr, instead I'd recommend the recirculate+pause method instead if you want to brew coffee longer at lower temperatures.
Whatever you do don't put coffee grounds straight into the step filter ALWAYS use the BIAB method as grinds get everywhere in the machine, inline filter, keg, etc. Basically treat the grind size as if you were doing "percolator" or even "french press" (both coarser grind sizes).
before I do something I regret.... whats the largest amount of grains you all have used in your Z? I am looking at using 12.69 at the moment.
Who is using the PicoFerm? I tried it and it decided it was no longer configured after a couple days, and then the batteries (new) died before the ferment was complete. This was an ale and I wonder how many batteries I'd need for a lager.
It appears to be only associated with your account. I guess if your LAN security isn't too good, it might get exposed. Not sure if it uses any SSL/TLS kind of communication - I doubt it.Speaking of the PicoFerm - Does the data get exposed to other apps/sites or is it locked to just picobrew.com?
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