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Wouldn't the pressure applied by the nitrogen be enough to stop co2 coming out of solution? I'd love to have a house beer served with a nitro head if it was easy and cheap. Edit: just had a sticky online for the disposable nitro and found they have a one off thread. M10 x1. You need their...

Also, Don't open the leaking (bagged) bottle you got from Craftbrewer with your bare hands. At least not if you have several cuts on them like I did at the time. I've been done using hydrochloric plenty of times, but the concentrated Star san doesn't wash off very easily which makes it an...

Just found some of the results I had with an 85w chip. Not the perfect setup, but it worked. Ambient temperature of 23c. 26l in the esky as coolant and 23l in the FV @24c combined temp. Nearly 29 hours to pull that lot down to 9c. Those figures really highlight how piss poor peltier efficiency...

I was using a spare 85w chip water cooler/heater when I first started using temp control. It worked just fine, but had difficulty at the lower end of the scale. It does make me wonder how well it would work in a small jacketed fermenter. If I go back through my old note books I'm sure I...

Hey Glot, Are you talking about just buying a chip and making your own device, or a ready made camping fridge unit? Also, what sort of use will it have?

Hi Beno1, Nothing wrong with trying to please your mates buddy. I'm guessing you've shared quite a few rounds of bland megaswill over the years with them. There's more to sharing a few rounds than the beer itself. I recently had this "homebrew taste" conversation with some of the familia in...

+1 on Kev's summary. They can work if used properly, but they are way too power hungry compared to a compressor unit. They also struggle to pull very low beyond ambient. http://www.novatecproducts.com/iceprobe.htm you can mount something like this directly into a fermenter, but they only work...

Just throw the charger in the bottle and attach it to the head unit. It may be overcarbed, but it should settle down once you chill it below 4c. Do a search on co2 at different temps and you'll get the idea. If it does turn out to be overcarbed you can warm it up, give it a shake and depress...

I normally hate these sort of analogies about cars and computers, but this one really does suit this situation. The Apple marketing department have succeeded in getting their customers to do this dirty work for them. They love telling you how much better their purchase is, even though most of...

Any news yet on what those limits are? -Have you tried a wheat beer with a runaway krausen? Does this issue vanish under pressure or will it clog up the spunding valve? -Could you throw a power meter on the unit while the unit is holding temp and let people now how efficiently it runs? -Just...

Why is the K type unsuitable? I have one and have used it for several brews with accurate temperature readings. Double checked every time. To be quite honest, I have a PT100 sensor and PID somewhere in the garage, but decided not to bother. The longer probe will be a pain in the arse to mount...

This is more a warning than anything else. DO NOT bother with this seller! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAND-NEW-CHEST-FREEZER-215LT-LIGHT-SINGLE-BASKET-12-MONTHS-WARRANTY-R600-GAS-/270847558414?pt=AU_RefrigeratorsFreezers&hash=item3f0fc5c30e Growing up in Sydney's inner west, I'm well versed in...

Whoops! I must've turned off the automatic notifications settings. Both of the above reasons are correct. I'm at the lager stage with my TK's now so I'll get back with an update soon. The goal is to have clear beer for parties. That is where I think the TK shines.

Pretty funny idea. I kinda like it. If anyone wants a glass cutter, go to your local glazier and ask them for one. 90% will be the Toyo oil filled jobbies for around $20. Best thing is, they actually work properly.

That's much the way I have mine set up, less a 30 plate heat exchanger. I do around the same volume, but I use a portable induction cooker under my 50l pot as a booster during mashing and bringing to boil. I think you might find the one element lacking a little for ramped step times. Probably...

Fair point Tavas. I believe that they'll have a fair bit of nonsense to cover up the exact ingredients, but it won't be too hard for people to work out what's in the mix.

Ahh! **** ut! U'll take three! http://www.harveynorman.co.nz/home-appliances/kitchen-appliances/juice-and-beverage-makers/williamswarn-all-in-one-personal-brewery.html Go Harvey, Go! I'm totally amazed at this whole business launch. Audacious is an understatement.

That was my first thought mate. I don't think they'd give up the booty for that one. The MSDS does not need to be specific, but I'm pretty sure it must include the main components of any product. Will do some checking to find out what I'm entitled to request. In that regard, I feel the vege...

My good sir, I will send the Australian distributor an email shortly. I'm driving up to Brizzy early tomorrow so I might have to annoy Craftbrewer first, but I'll get one out of them.

Definitely! Are you gunna ask for one, or do you want me to contact them? By law they must provide one upon request (AFAIK). PS. I can't help but feel a little scared about all this homebrewed alcohol attention in the media lately. Is the government gearing up to try for another cash grab?