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    Better-bottle

    Done the search but found nothing - appologies if I have missed a relevent post. Anyone using or looking at using the Better-Bottle that is being advertised in the back of Issue 3 Beer & Brewer magazine? Any comments re: suitability / value for money etc? Cheers nt :icon_chickcheers:
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    Co2 Bottle Weight

    G'day all, Done the searches without luck - can anyone tell me the weight of: a full CO2 cylinder (size D) an empty CO2 cylinder (size D) Cheers nt :beer:
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    Glass Carboys - Where 2 Buy

    Looking :unsure: at moving from plastic fermenters to glass carboys (23lts +) - any recommendations of suppliers (to the NT) that can support this idea. I've looked towards MoreBeer but freight is a killer. Cheers nt :beer:
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    Gallery Pics

    So am I just getting tired, ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz ,cause it's past midnight :blink: or is there some trick to adding images to the gallery? Over to the experts. cheers nt :beer:
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    Wort Temps

    I've been thinking of installing a bimetal thermometer (I have a spare sitting here) in the kettle with a weldless fitting to monitor wort temps after the chiller (circulate wort from kettle to kettle via march pump) - is this idea any good or am I just adding to the cleaning headache (having a...
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    Ag Brewery Set Up

    What is the general concencus on the number of hoses / tubes required in an AG set up? I'm about to buy the CPC style disconnects and silicone tubing but want to make sure I don't waste money by getting too much or not enough. My set up (two tier) will have: 50lt 'pot' for HLT (upper tier...
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    Coopers Yeast

    The following question is posted with the knowledge of the possible risk of being shot down in flames and told in no uncertain terms to 'search the site'.....which I have done and am still chasing the wisdom held by some out there. My plan is to consume a few Coopers pale Ales over the next hour...
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    Townsville Bound

    Off to Townsville tomorrow for 3 days with work. Anything HB / Pub related worth tracking down and having a look at? cheers nt :beer:
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    Morebeer - Good Ol' Us Of A

    Anyone had any luck contacting these guys of late? I've sent 4 e-mails over the last 6 weeks without acknowledgement or reply. Cheers nt :beer:
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    Adelaide Bound - What To Do

    Off to sunny (???) Adelaide for 10 days. Apart from Grumpys are there any other micros worth visiting? Any other suggestions (beer / HB related) would be much appreciated. Cheers nt :beer:
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    3d - Thanks To Fred

    Here's my latest toy that arrived today just in time for Xmas. Crankandstein CGM-3D mill with 1/2" shaft and SS rollers. All I need to do now is make the hopper, a stand and conect the drive motor - a good project for the Xmas break. Cheers nt :beer:
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    1/2" (full Bore) 316 Ss 2 Piece Ball Valve - $25

    All, Is this too much to be paying for these babies? We always pay premium price up here (it's the freight you know!!! :( ). What can the rest of the country get something like this for? Cheers nt :beer:
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    Electric Hlt Set Up

    I managed to grab two elements for my SS HLT today (courtesy of Belle kettles) and was wondering if those that are using these have covered the cord/plug area somehow (jiffy box from Jaycar???). I'm not a sparkie and am after suggestions for making the 'live' part of this set up safe. Cheers nt...
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    Ss Ball Valves

    Now that I have sourced (gota love the old recycling centre (dump shop)), modified, cleaned and polished 2 x 50lt SS containers :ph34r: for my HLT (electric) and kettle (gas) I've decided to fit them up with SS ball valves and fittings. My guess is the prefered size is 1/2" and I have seen a few...
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    Adloheat Controllers

    Guys, These units arrived today, invoiced and paid for as per original quote (mentioned above). Unsure if they stuffed up with the quote or their web site is incorrect but I'm happy with paying $60 for each of them. Now all I have to do is modify that fridge to fit the fermenter and all is...
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    Fermentation Fridge - Setup

    All, I'm setting this small (150lt) bar fridge up as a fermentation fridge. To enable the fermenter to fit I need to modify the fridge. These are my choices: Fermenter sits on base of fridge a.Remove inner door skin completley and replace with piece of perspex. b.Cut the shelf areas away on the...
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    Ss V Brass V Copper

    G'day all, Went to the local plumbing supplier to buy some copper tube and fittings to make the manifold for the mash tun. Printed one of the many images on this site so they knew what I was trying to achieve and all was going well until I explained what it was for and how it all worked. 'Old...
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    Hlt/brew Pot Setup Choices

    G'day all, I have just managed to get a 50lt SS vessel ;) from the local 'dump shop' so my plans of going plastic / electric have now changed. Haven't decided yet whether to use this item as the HLT or brew pot however I would still like to ask for advice on a couple of things: - good quality...
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    Crankandstein Choices

    Oh guru's af all things AG, The time has come to decide on a grain mill. After bucket loads of reading the forums on this site I have decided to head down the path of Crankandstein :beerbang: My question. Is it worth the extra $'s for me to get the 3D over the 2D? I want to buy right the...
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    Urn For Hlt

    Excuse my gumby/newby question if it has been covered before (yes I have done a search but have drawn a blank) so I'll ask the question. I am able to get my hands on a new (still in the box) 20lt hot water urn. What are the thoughts of you experiencent AG brewers out there about the usefulness...
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