Recent content by binoose

Dude if there is carbonation , it's fermenting and all is OK. No need to do a gravity test during fermentation as the co2 bubbles will produce false readings anyway.

I'm looking for a bladder press (and apple crusher) to hire for one weekend. Happy to pay a deposit. The old DIY hydraulic jack press died and we're looking for a less labour intensive solution to go through 200/300 kg of apples ! Please let me know if you know someone who has this sort of...

Thanks, that is a much better price.. that's within my budget.. Besides it looks modern and digital and all that.. I was looking at this one.. http://www.thebrewshop.com.au/thermostat-control-p-724.html Just out of curiousity... how do you get a fridge to heat ??

Hi I'm thinking to start my first batch of All Grain, But it's in average around 28 degrees where I brew (laundry or garage) .. seems a bit too warm. Do you guys recommend buying a thermostat controller and brewing in a fridge at 19/20 C .. I do have a spare fridge but that thermostat is so...

Hi all, I decided to turn my old 25 Willow Eski into a mash tun. Went to bunnings last night and bought a few parts to build it, have a look at the pics. I am just a bit worried that the meshed PVC tubing I'm using (Boston reinforced pressure hose) will release some nasties into the mash. It...

Hello, Sorry this probably has been asked ad-nauseam but i can't get a straight answer by searching the forums: ->What size stock pot for a boil kettle is recommended ? if: -i will mostly be doing 20/23L batches but want to do the occasional 40L batch -I'm not sure if I'll brew in a bag or...

Hi , I carbonated my cider at 30 PSI for 36h at 6C temperature.It's the first time I'm using my keg system and the cider is awesome and has the right amount of bubbles, really happy :P ! I am planning to drink that cider keg at a party in 2 month time , how should I store it ? At the moment I...

Thanks, and after it is infused in the wort do you have to filter it out ? or do you use an 'hop sock' ?

Great! Thanks guys

hi, got a quick question on the recipe database: when it says to add the hops at 0 min, does it mean dry hoping in the secondary? or add the hop at then end of the boil and leave it for how long? thanks! binoose

Thanks for all the help , so my orginal question remains: can i press with a screwdriver on the gas-in port to act as manual pressure valve, or is it really essential to have a proper release valve with the ring pull ? (meaning i have to buy a couple of new lids) Cheers!

Thanks for the help, here are some pics of the kegs are these standard cornelius? the seller said they were coca cola kegs cheers

Hello, I am new to kegging and waiting for two pin-lock kegs to arrive in the post.. However I realised after buying them that these kegs do not have a pressure release valve.. (i didnt know what a pressure release valve was then) I was told that I can use a disconnect or a screwdriver to...