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  1. TwoCrows

    Cooper's "New Style" Fermenters

    I would be also checking all your other equipment. Jugs, spoons anything with threads and blind corners. Hose that you use, all of these things will contribute to your infection.
  2. TwoCrows

    BEERFEST 2024

    good luck everybody else, never put forward a beer for a comp.
  3. TwoCrows

    Cooper's "New Style" Fermenters

    Here is the link to KL phosphoric acid https://www.kegland.com.au/products/pure-phosphoric-acid-85-500ml At the start of brew day I soak and pump the Phos Acid on all parts and vessels that I will use. Then I just start the day as per normal. It is probably not needed but it kills germs from...
  4. TwoCrows

    Cooper's "New Style" Fermenters

    The phosphoric acid I have used is 96% and I bought it from KL, I believe they sell 85% now. I personal didn't use the KK as it was one more part to wash, the Krausen scum line is easily cleaned when moist. I did not like to disturb the C02 blanket on the beer. Air after the start of...
  5. TwoCrows

    Cooper's "New Style" Fermenters

    Sad day and frustrating having to dump beer. I used the cooper fermenters for many years. Very easy to look after, 2 pieces and a tap. I did change out the taps a few times as insurance. I moved away from this type of fermenter for the pressure type as I went from bottling to corny kegs.
  6. TwoCrows

    Cooper's "New Style" Fermenters

    I recently put this style fermenter back into use after being in storage for 4 years. It has literally sat on the ground in a garden shed. I put the tap parts in pre boiled water and treated as per fermenter. I first poured boiling water on it. I then used oxiclean. I then used phosphoric acid...
  7. TwoCrows

    Cooper's "New Style" Fermenters

    If you are using the two-piece tap (Snap Cap) with the double Oring. The Orings and the internals are an infection point. The lever side has the rubber cover, pull the rubber back from the housing and inspect the internals. This is the biggest issue with these taps.
  8. TwoCrows

    Lallemand Novalager yeast help

    Transfer completed and no green apple for me. So far it does taste different to my usual yeast choice, but not unfavorable. It will need to lager for a few days a will taste again. My process at the end of boil is to add yeast nutrient. I have used Lallemand life O yeast nutrient the last few...
  9. TwoCrows

    Lallemand Novalager yeast help

    I am at the chill stage using Nova Lager. Sitting at 3.5 C for the last 2 days. I fermented a classic German pilsner to try out this yeast. I then cheat with the yeast. I normally use either W34-70 or Diamond yeast. So far, I have never had green apples. I pitched at 17 and chilled to 15 for...
  10. TwoCrows

    What are you watching??

    Smashed out these bad boys. Really good when cooking for guests. Easy to set up and they choose what goes on their Taco. Aloi sauce and/or 1000 Island dressing went well. I used 100grams of protein, spent time moving away the unwanted oil. Hefeweizen on keg. Lots of salad, great meal.
  11. TwoCrows

    KegLand Questions and Answers

    I run two elements on my Herms, one to get to temp fast and one to maintain by pid control. 10 amp was all I had to play with back then. Just running of two separate GPO's/ one for each element. If you ran both of yours it would get to temp really fast.:)
  12. TwoCrows

    KegLand Questions and Answers

    Clickeral , you could use a Solid-state relay with 80 to 280 VAC control input switches up to 40 A and 240 VAC The switch side would plug into the RAPT and input and output side to handle the load to the element. If the SSR switch was 32 v or less you would need to step down the voltage...
  13. TwoCrows

    Troublesome Ball lock fittings

    I lube my posts to help remove and seal. I rotate the gas in from one keg to the other kegs. If I gas a few kegs at the same time, I have a multi post line, two lines after a tee piece. I have never had stuck posts, only loose /leaky.
  14. TwoCrows

    What are you watching??

    https://www.youtube.com/@ChefJackOvens The lamb shanks recipe is superb.
  15. TwoCrows

    Huh?

    I believe a Catfish would last longer !!
  16. TwoCrows

    So, I bought a $20 fridge and put apple juice in it...

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  17. TwoCrows

    What are you listening to

    Great cover of a classic!!
  18. TwoCrows

    Recipe query ?

    Ian H's kit and kilo/ BIAB spreadsheet calculator was a god send for me and the early days. I think this is the latest. It may help you ?? This is the discussion thread. https://aussiehomebrewer.com/threads/biab-beer-designer-spreadsheet.55955/
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