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Going to post my shopping list later, if you'll look it over please.
Of course. What I like about Robert is he phones you to sort things out.
Going to post my shopping list later, if you'll look it over please.
Here we go.Of course. What I like about Robert is he phones you to sort things out.
Awesome, thanks! Droid was great with the brewing info, and your kegging info is helping loads! Thanks to both of you. This thread has gone beyond all my expectations...Nice basket. Let's start with the Corny keg. They are all pretty much the same. Mine is just like yours in terms of use. It has the two posts and a center piece that unclips. Very easy to use and a pleasure to maintain. When you remove that top centre piece, you will see that one post has a long spear and the other a short spear. The long spear connects to the out post onto which you attach the tap disconnect.You can leave that one off all the time. The short spear is for the gas. I would leave that on - it should still fit in the fridge (at least on my corny, the disconnect does not have a higher profile than the keg's handles).
So, with the tap and gas disconnects, you're good. You lift the outer edge to release the springs on the balls and it just clips on. Don't mix them up.
The gas line: I also got two meters at first and eventually, I cut it in half once I had my setup proper to my bar's layout. So well done on getting two meters, although you only need one - better to have more than less.
I also use brew wash then no rinse when I do my kegs. Perfect arrangement. The sodastream cylinder is what it is. It is the item that I have left to last that is interesting and needs a little more detail. When you get it, look inside the 60 Adaptor to make sure it has a washer. If not, get tap washers from builders. They seal it proper. Also, use plumbers tape to screw the adaptor into the mini regulator. Lots of it. And tighten it properly with a spanner because when you remove the sodastream, it can release from the regulator instead of the adaptor.
Lastly, the regulator comes with two brass plugs for the gas out side. Use the swaged one to connect the gas. Keep the other one though - you never know. Also use the plumbers tape and a number 12 spanner to tighten it properly. Lastly, it has a dial on the top. Move it all the way towards the minus before attaching the sodastream then adjust it to 1.5 when you have it connected to the keg. That is exactly how I had mine last week.
Right now, I have about 8l left in my corny so if I get it empty this weekend, I will make a short set of photos and videos showing how to fill it. And speak of that, the corny comes with a pressure release valve. Once you have washed and no-rinse sterilised it, seal it up (without the tap) and connect the gas and pressurise it - just to fill it with gas and get rid of the air. Release with that valve. Then, once properly released, remove the wide cover and siphon beer into it, with the syphon touching the bottom so the beer does not fall and gather more air. Seal it up, pressurise it and agitate it to really get that CO2 in there. And try to keep the gas connected at 1.5
Awesome, thanks! Droid was great with the brewing info, and your kegging info is helping loads! Thanks to both of you. This thread has gone beyond all my expectations...
Just seeing if I can score a coupon code from Robert before I place the order.
Is that like the ribbed connector?
I see they have a conical ss fermenter about a grand cheaper than anywhere else I've seen. Would that be on your list by any chance? Wondering if it's a good deal or if there's a reason the others are more expensive.No sweat - it is great to have a single resource with like-minded individuals.
I will also try and document the BenoniBrew stuff if I get a chance. This weekend though promises to be a huge one so god alone knows how it ends.
I see they have a conical ss fermenter about a grand cheaper than anywhere else I've seen. Would that be on your list by any chance? Wondering if it's a good deal or if there's a reason the others are more expensive.
Well neither does this and it's sitting just shy of R4kIt is on my list and will be attempted on Saturday. It is cheaper most likely because it is just the fermenter, no power to keep the temperature.
Well neither does this and it's sitting just shy of R4k
I'm looking forward to your observations/reviews of you do manage.
Now you have to ditch the plastic.Kegging order placed, Whoot! I have a full fermenter ready and waiting...
The fermenter? It's food grade, nothing wrong with that.Now you have to ditch the plastic.
Not forever.The fermenter? It's food grade, nothing wrong with that.
Forever is a long time. I'm sure it will be good for years to come. I don't need a shiny metal fermenter to impress anyone, I don't get visitors.Not forever.