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    Adjusting Micromatic Regulator

    Totally noob question here . . . . I have kegged my first beer and put the co2 on to gas up. Just had a look at ot and the gauge is reading that it is at a bit over 100kpa, I was wondering how to reduce it to it its sitting on or closer to 100. Would I loosen the "collar" nut and turn left...
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    Setting up "new" kegs and fridge

    Hi Everyone After some advice regarding setting up a "new" 2nd hand kegging/fridge setup . . . . .basically a how to to make sure that what I have is clean and ready to go in a week or so. Set up is . . 4x 19l corny kegs (lid seals seem sticky) 1x door mounted tap ( dog ugly) 1x gas bottle +...
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    Holidays - 2x30l (i Think) Urns Biab Options . .

    Hi everyone I have borrowed a couple of urns from my work. I think they are 30l each birkos (still in boot of car) From what I have read, one 30l urn is not enought to make a 20l+ batch - very happy to be corrected though . . . My thinking was, to use both urns to make "half batches" and...
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    Cheap Fridge

    http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=899444 From that post You will need an OCAU account to get it! Good luck Cheers Bruce
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    Esb Fresh Wort Not Starting - 3 Days

    Hi everyone With over 50 successful K&K + K&Bs under my belt, I decided to try a fresh wort pack from the LHBS. I was a 4.5l ESB Ezy Brew James Squire Pilsner and was supplied with a Morgans dried "lager" yeast, You add 18l moe to get it to 22.5 l. Went through my usual routine of sanitation...
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    Possible Ag Stand

    My local Bunnings has "BBQ side shelves" on clearance for $10 reduced from $40 Don't remember the exact specs and phone cam is stuffed, but they are 900 high and appear to make a stable rectangle (possibly 500x700). 2,3 or 4 of these could make for a cheap startup rig (with bracing) for those...
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    Ferment Fridge With Timer

    Hi all I scored a free fridge that I want it use as a ferment fridge. I don' have the $$ to get a tempmate at the moment and want to use a timer I have in the cupboard (kambrook pin type) I was wondering who else used this and what "on/off" delays you used to keep around 17-19 deg, or is it...
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    Biab With A "multi Use" Urn

    I was wondering how feasible it is to use an urn that is not dedicated to brewin. I have acces to an urn from school (30l) , but only if does not affect its primary purpose (ie serve hot water for tea and coffee 3x per year). Can I use an urn and not leave any tastes afterwards?? Thanks in...
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    Deals Direct Cheap Import Beer, Free Postage W. Paypal

    Found this out from Whirlpool, and thought I'd share it here. http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/search/beer/ A number of imported beers at lowish prices with free postage if you pay via paypal. May be good value if you aren't near a Dan Murphy's or live in rural areas. An eg Hoegaarden for...
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    Guitarists - Once In A Lifetime Experience!

    Last night at Guitar Factory Taree NSW I had the unbelievable chance to play the Jimi Hendrix 100 w classic at volume 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! here's a link for the amp . .. . http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?pr...eType=DOWNLOADS (click on the hendrix super 100 ) All...
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    Brewsmith And Kits?

    Did the right thing and purchased beersmith. . . .. 1. Only do kits at the moment, have I jumped the gun? 2. I don't find it that easy to navigate around. Is it just me? ( I am pretty computer literate, just not Beersmth literate) 3. I've been to the BS forums, and not much joy there...
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    Krausen Explosion

    I put a Coopers lager down with Coopers brewing sugar ( I must read the labels of what I buy, It was meant to be BE2 - but was in the wrong place) Anywhoo, Nice white frothy detergent like krausen started, then overnight, it browned off abit. Started pushing the gladwrap upwards amd had a...
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    Movember . . . .

    Did a search and couldn't find a topic on this . .. . Are many HBers taking part in Movember???? http://movember.com.au/ its to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and depression in men. So, I'm in, and looking at my "mo" wished I started in June!!!! Anyone else???
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    Cracker Nuts

    Have found these at Woolies after having them a few years ago from an Asian grocer. They are peanuts with a crispy coating that comes in a few flavours Brand name is Pandaroo (Chinese/Aussie connection??? hehehe) Crispy Coated Cracker nuts. $3.99 from Woolworths, a very nice snak indeed...
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    Glad Wrap Lid

    Wondering if others had done this? I wanted to have a look in while things were happening. I have the new Coopers white fermenter with the mostly clear lid but am going away for a week while it brews away, or should I wait till I am here to keep a closer eye on it? Suggestions, positive and...
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    2nd Batch - Stuck At 1016

    Just did a 2nd hyrometer reading and it was the same as yesterday. Tasted the sample and some definite vegemite tones there (confirmed by my daughter). They were not there yesterday when i checked the gravity. I'm checking a bit as its still got condensation and stuff happening, but I was...
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    First Taste Test . . .

    Hi everyone I just had some of my fathers day present, an have to say, I am pleased with the result. It was the usual Coopers Ale, with standard kit yeast, bottled in PETs that came with the kit. When I opened the bottle, there was a little hiss, I was expecting more. Then, when poured into...
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    What Glasses?

    I'm just about to sample 1 bottle of my first batch in 20 years. Back then, I had purchased (got free with purchase???) some quite nice Heiniekin glasses from Grace Brothers - see, showing my age :D I usually drink longnecks in a tankard which keeps thing cold and frothy, but I wasnt to be...
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    2nd Brew Question . . .

    Coopers Pale Ale 1.7kg Brew Enhancer 1 1kg Light Malt Powder 500gm I followed this suggestion from this forum tonight. When I added the malt, it clumped up like nothing I have seen before!!!! I bashed for as long as I could, but couldn't dissolve all of the light malt. I added the yeast and...
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