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  1. Smotgon

    US05 for a Lager?

    Yeah the airlock it was bubbling and now it's not could it be the air temp inside the FV expanded and pushed air out and now it's cooling it's not???
  2. Smotgon

    US05 for a Lager?

    I probably should of just used the yeast pack that came with the kit I guess...I wanted to use a better yeast strain and the HBS guy suggested US05 to pitch it with so I took his word for it.
  3. Smotgon

    US05 for a Lager?

    Great thanks for the info I stepped up the temp from 16.2c to 17c this morning over an hr...it was bubbling away nicely @ 16.2c but when I checked them at 17c both FV are not bubbling at all now!! I see yeast does not like temp fluctuations much 0.8 degree just stops them in there work?? I'm...
  4. Smotgon

    US05 for a Lager?

    Ok cool so it will still be an ok lager fermented at 15c it's my first lager and I've got no idea lol
  5. Smotgon

    US05 for a Lager?

    morning guys hope this is in the right section..I Hada brew day yesterday with jacks crown lager kit 1 pack US05 1x can 500gms dextrose 1kg DME & jacks blonde kit Same ingredients Label of both kits recommend fermentation temps @ 18c ??? Reading here from you more experienced Brewers All...
  6. Smotgon

    eBay corny keg post leaking

    Ahh ok I'll see what sockets I've got laying around but if not I'll have to make a trip to Bunnings & I'll also check to see if there is any shit jammed in there like you mentioned Grott
  7. Smotgon

    eBay corny keg post leaking

    Ok cheers I'll check it out after work :bigcheers:
  8. Smotgon

    eBay corny keg post leaking

    Si the poppet is the Center pin section of the post right? I pushed it a couple times with my finger nail to stop flow but no good...
  9. Smotgon

    eBay corny keg post leaking

    Ok thanks guys I'll check it out
  10. Smotgon

    eBay corny keg post leaking

    Hi guys I bought 2 new corny kegs from eBay and this is the issue in having from both beer posts I have also replaced both o rings with thicker ones as the disconnects where leaking too. But not sure if it's the brand new eBay disconnects that were the issue or what but the new orings fixed that...
  11. Smotgon

    Newcastle Water

    Thanks mate some informative info there :cheers:
  12. Smotgon

    Newcastle Water

    I know this is a really old thread & found this on my many searches about this subject. I finally got my PH tester today and after calibration my tap water is coming In at 7 ish for the Graham's town catchment. I have also found water zones in our area that might be of use to someone else around...
  13. Smotgon

    INKBIRD Giveaway! Time to bring a new Temperature Controller of INKBIRD ITC-1000 home!

    Thanks Inkbird I just purchased 1 from your eBay link I would love another 1 though :cheers:
  14. Smotgon

    Yeast washing question

    Good point mtb never thought they wouldn't seal,there made for laboratory use too! Leaking vessels in a lab sounds dangerous...Great cheap alternatives there too guys, I might opt for something along these lines! Thanks
  15. Smotgon

    Yeast washing question

    Hi mate I seen this video too and I am interested in the outcome of this process? Your feedback would be awesome! :bigcheers:
  16. Smotgon

    Dodgy STC 1000

    Meh I just joined this forum & please cancel this post...I'm going for a refund with the supplier and I'll sort this out with my own diagnosis, thanks for letting me join anyways. peace
  17. Smotgon

    Dodgy STC 1000

    Im hearing you mate,you are right 240Vac is nothing to play with and should always be left to electricians that have a ticket in this area. My background is only DC power and mainboard repair so I am hesitant to check the main rails on this board to find the problem....That said should I have...
  18. Smotgon

    Dodgy STC 1000

    Still thinking the chicken piss! Has anyone else had this issue with a brand new STC 1000? Or am I the most unluckiest ******* in history?? My mates always say my name should of been Murphy though :fallingoffchair:
  19. Smotgon

    Dodgy STC 1000

    Relays are working as far as I know mate, I here the clicks of the relays switching from temp changes hot & cold I then check voltages on the outlet terminals to see if I have current and still nothing :question:
  20. Smotgon

    Dodgy STC 1000

    I've been waiting for this day to put my brew down....whaaaa why me?? I've even got brand new mugs ready for my miss & I :fallingoffchair:
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