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  1. Georgedgerton

    DIY Blichman style quickcarb unit

    Just wondering if anyone has had a go at making a Blichman style quick carbonation unit and how it went? I noticed you can get small 12 volt recirculation pumps on Ebay, unfortunately made in China and if they too are any good or what a good alternative may be.
  2. Georgedgerton

    Troublesome Ball lock fittings

    Sorry I haven't replied to the more recent posts buy got bowled over with the dreaded Covid bug, when in Sydney, but I will definitely be sourcing some silicone seals now I'm just about back on track
  3. Georgedgerton

    Set and Forget carbonation problem

    I think you're spot on. I usually try to fill up to the top weld line, but wondering if it was a bit over this time. Now a litre or two has been taken out of it the problem seems to be gradually resolving itself.
  4. Georgedgerton

    Set and Forget carbonation problem

    Morning all, I have been using the set and forget carbonation method for a long time without issues until my most recent batch. The pressure was set at 12 psi, and I was away for about two weeks, by which time when I came home I thought it would all ready to go. No the beer poured Ok showing...
  5. Georgedgerton

    Troublesome Ball lock fittings

    Sorry posted on Azza68 comment. The red o rings sound like they are well worth a shot. Thanks
  6. Georgedgerton

    Troublesome Ball lock fittings

    Sorry about the late reply but I have been away. I change the o rings fairly regularly, but I haven't tried the red silicone ones, well worth a shot. Thanks
  7. Georgedgerton

    Troublesome Ball lock fittings

    Yes, it may not have helped that I have been skimping on the "glow i the dark" personal lube instead of the food grade silicone
  8. Georgedgerton

    Quick Disconnect Washers

    Assuming you mean the O-ring when you pull the cap off the top, Measure it up (you need someone with the right gear), and you will find it in bearing and O-ring suppliershop. If you cant find anyone to measure it for you, let me know and I will measure one of mine and send you the details
  9. Georgedgerton

    Brew Bucket 2.0 or generic?

    It sounds like the stainless may be a bit of overkill at this stage. Definitely a plastic conical that you can pressurize is worthwhile as you can also toss it in a fridge with an InkBird or other temp controller on it and keep your fermentation temperatures under control, which many newbies...
  10. Georgedgerton

    Troublesome Ball lock fittings

    Having other brewers say they never have an issue, I too can't now ever remember having this problem up until maybe 5 years ago (and I been brewing for a long time) when I got rid of my old kegs a bought 4 new ones (KegLand) and that's when the trouble started. I wonder if it an issue with the...
  11. Georgedgerton

    Troublesome Ball lock fittings

    Across the board there are brewers (including me) complaining about troublesome ball lock disconnects that are difficult to get on and near impossible to get off. I know in some cases it's because they have wound up with a gas post on the beer out side and other such things. while I haven't...
  12. Georgedgerton

    Corny keg beer out disconnect fittings

    Well put, I think that's the way to go, and yes the kegs are quite new
  13. Georgedgerton

    I'm in!

    Welcome, I'm sure in Sydney you will get to meet plenty of fellow brewers. Even though I live on the south coast I lived in Sydney for many years, and do know some from "The Shire" may not consider that area as being part of Sydney, but so what.
  14. Georgedgerton

    Hello all

    Welcome Rob, I lived in a place called Bungendore many years ago and when I changed to all-grain brewing I wondered why I couldn't get conversion. Turned out their was som much magnesium (from memory) in the water it was way too hard. In those days it wasn't the science (at a hobby level anyway...
  15. Georgedgerton

    Corny keg beer out disconnect fittings

    Putting lube on and definitely not getting gummed up with old beer No plastic, and from what I have heard the stainless don't seem to be any better. But if that's wrong, please let me know
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