KegLand Questions and Answers

[Warwick]

@KegLand-com-au

1) Any reason your 'Low Volume CIP Spinning Spray Rotor' (KL04329) has taken so long? Also, why the huge price of $10? Seems way overs for what it is.

2) Can you please give consideration to creating a locking mechanism to fit over the adjustment knob of the blowtie spunding valve? When set at low PSI (i.e. 5 PSI) it is very easy to knock the adjustment knob which forces you to recalibrate. Can't recall where I saw it; but someone had 3D printed a locking cover to go over the adjustment knob so it couldn't be moved. Thought it was a great idea and would come in handy.

3) Any further update regarding your mini tap?

 

[sp0rk]

@KegLand-com-au

1) Any reason your 'Low Volume CIP Spinning Spray Rotor' (KL04329) has taken so long? Also, why the huge price of $10? Seems way overs for what it is.

2) Can you please give consideration to creating a locking mechanism to fit over the adjustment knob of the blowtie spunding valve? When set at low PSI (i.e. 5 PSI) it is very easy to knock the adjustment knob which forces you to recalibrate. Can't recall where I saw it; but someone had 3D printed a locking cover to go over the adjustment knob so it couldn't be moved. Thought it was a great idea and would come in handy.

3) Any further update regarding your mini tap?

the barb & nut part alone would likely be $4 from most outlets, then another $6 for a fairly complicated injection moulded part?
Seems pretty reasonable to me, stop being so cheap, costs have dropped GREATLY in the last 10 years, be grateful you're not paying the kinds of costs we used to pay

 

[KegLand-com-au]

Hey Kegland, are you still planning on getting those smaller 4L PET kegs in?

Yes these are absolutely happening but we are just changing the shape very slightly. Sorry about the delay we think we will have stock of these by about June this year now. Sorry for the long wait.

 

[Matthopperman]

Just out of interest are you sure you don't just want to purchase a digiboil 65L? I think this is easier to use to be honest and you already have digital control of the temperature and lower watt density. Also other accessories can be used such as distillation lid, boil extender etc.

We sell a lot of digiboils to be honest and they are pretty good value.

In this case I think installing an element in my existing kettle will be cheapest and fairly straight forward, and I already have an element at my disposal. All I'd need is the hole punch and maybe a power controller. I think if I end up liking the electric setup I'd go for something like the BrewZilla for something with a basket and programmable, etc.

Thanks for the info regarding the hole punches, etc. I'll have to do some research to see if there's something that'll plug that size hole.

 

[clickeral]

@KegLand-com-au do the latest Gen 4 35L brewzillas come with the heat ex-changer dish? or is it still a separate purchase??

 

[KegLand-com-au]

@KegLand-com-au do the latest Gen 4 35L brewzillas come with the heat ex-changer dish? or is it still a separate purchase??

At the moment this is still a separate purchase. We will eventually just include it in the kit and at that time the price will go up slightly and we will update our website to also say it's included.

 

[djebel]

the barb & nut part alone would likely be $4 from most outlets, then another $6 for a fairly complicated injection moulded part?
Seems pretty reasonable to me, stop being so cheap, costs have dropped GREATLY in the last 10 years, be grateful you're not paying the kinds of costs we used to pay

Ah, the good old days. There's a reason nearly everyone used to use a gravity system -- nobody could afford a pump!

 

[dkril]

Ah, the good old days. There's a reason nearly everyone used to use a gravity system -- nobody could afford a pump!

Ah yes. What a joy it was brewing with a stepladder.

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

Are you guys planning on releasing just the head of these as a replacement for people who already have the original 25W pumps (or threaded SS head versions)?
https://www.kegland.com.au/products...nput-output-25w-magnetic-pump-inline-220-240v

 

[KegLand-com-au]

Are you guys planning on releasing just the head of these as a replacement for people who already have the original 25W pumps (or threaded SS head versions)?
https://www.kegland.com.au/products...nput-output-25w-magnetic-pump-inline-220-240v

We did not have plans on doing this but if we get enough requests anything is possible.

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

We did not have plans on doing this but if we get enough requests anything is possible.

Please take a x2 request from me

 

[clickeral]

We did not have plans on doing this but if we get enough requests anything is possible.

Id be keen on 2 or 3 and one for the 65w

 

[WAYNOMAD]

Id be keen on 2 or 3 and one for the 65w

We did not have plans on doing this but if we get enough requests anything is possible.

Please also make the 25W & 65W pump heads with 2" TC In/Out cheers

 

[Coalface]

hey @KegLand-com-au, are you planning on stocking the brewbuilt conical heaters or should I buy direct from the US?

Ta.

 

[dkril]

I've been browsing the new website today (and having a homebrew ); so far I'm liking what I've seen .

I've found the Super Sucker, which looks like a handy thing to have around. My concern is, I would want flexibility about what connections I use on the other end of the hoses, so would like some sort of quick disconnect on the pump inlet and outlet. That way I can use my existing stock of hoses to connect to whatever I need on each end.

Any suggestions what I could/should use for this?

 

[Danni Borchmann]

Anyone seen pictures of the new SS fermzila?

 

[Joshed1]

Hey Kegland, are you going to be brewing more of your Fresh3 wort kits?

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

I've been browsing the new website today (and having a homebrew ); so far I'm liking what I've seen .

I've found the Super Sucker, which looks like a handy thing to have around. My concern is, I would want flexibility about what connections I use on the other end of the hoses, so would like some sort of quick disconnect on the pump inlet and outlet. That way I can use my existing stock of hoses to connect to whatever I need on each end.

Any suggestions what I could/should use for this?

Triclamp/Triclover fittings.

 

[dkril]

Triclamp/Triclover fittings.

Not a bad idea, but I don't have any TC fittings anywhere in the brewery. I was thinking either corny post or fatlock type fittings to use transferring beer. Problem is I can't find any with 1/2" BSP.

Could use camlock, but I only have camlock-camlock hoses for my 3V, so that's a bit limiting.

Decisions, decisions.

I think I need a beer or three while I consider this further.

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

Main reason was that TC is really the only true airtight under pressure fitting. I've found camlocks can be leaky, QD's highly depend on the o-ring same with the snaplock etc. Just depends what purpose you want to use the super sucker for. I had assumed cold side transfers which means you need TC even from a sanitation perspective.

 

[dkril]

Main reason was that TC is really the only true airtight under pressure fitting. I've found camlocks can be leaky, QD's highly depend on the o-ring same with the snaplock etc. Just depends what purpose you want to use the super sucker for. I had assumed cold side transfers which means you need TC even from a sanitation perspective.

I've never had a problem with my camlocks leaking. Yes, my though was to use it for cold-side transfers, in which case the beer will be going from keg to keg. I've never seen a keg with a TC, so there would be at least one fatlock/ quick disconnect involved on each hose anyway.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

Please also make the 25W & 65W pump heads with 2" TC In/Out cheers

Ok we will take this into consideration. Thanks

 

[KegLand-com-au]

I've been browsing the new website today (and having a homebrew ); so far I'm liking what I've seen .

I've found the Super Sucker, which looks like a handy thing to have around. My concern is, I would want flexibility about what connections I use on the other end of the hoses, so would like some sort of quick disconnect on the pump inlet and outlet. That way I can use my existing stock of hoses to connect to whatever I need on each end.

Any suggestions what I could/should use for this?

Probably one of the easiest ways to achieve this is to use the camlock fittings. These will screw onto the threads on the inlet and outlet of the pump.

Main reason was that TC is really the only true airtight under pressure fitting. I've found camlocks can be leaky, QD's highly depend on the o-ring same with the snaplock etc. Just depends what purpose you want to use the super sucker for. I had assumed cold side transfers which means you need TC even from a sanitation perspective.

If you are using this pump for cold side transfers then I would just be using these duotight fittings on either side and then use the 3/8 evabarrier then the 3/8 ball lock fittings on either side.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

Hey Kegland, are you going to be brewing more of your Fresh3 wort kits?

We literally can't make these kits fast enough at the moment. Yes we have more on the way but the Fresh3 ones are selling out as fast as we can get them completed. Were there any other kits that you guys would like to see. You guys mentioned you wanted to see a kettle sour kit so we are doing this at the moment.

 

[dkril]

Probably one of the easiest ways to achieve this is to use the camlock fittings. These will screw onto the threads on the inlet and outlet of the pump.

I'd have to make new hoses. I'll keep thinking about it.

 

[clickeral]

Not a bad idea, but I don't have any TC fittings anywhere in the brewery. I was thinking either corny post or fatlock type fittings to use transferring beer. Problem is I can't find any with 1/2" BSP.

Could use camlock, but I only have camlock-camlock hoses for my 3V, so that's a bit limiting.

Decisions, decisions.

I think I need a beer or three while I consider this further.

With TC off the pump you can have camlock/ball lock adapters with TC connections etc

 

[Tony121]

Probably one of the easiest ways to achieve this is to use the camlock fittings. These will screw onto the threads on the inlet and outlet of the pump.


If you are using this pump for cold side transfers then I would just be using these duotight fittings on either side and then use the 3/8 evabarrier then the 3/8 ball lock fittings on either side.

Can this pump be stripped down completely for cleaning?

 

[tramsjoe]

Anyone seen pictures of the new SS fermzila?

They'll be ready for Christmas I think!

 

[cb341982]

I would love for you guys to stock something like this. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/400...3!sea!AU!833426196&curPageLogUid=wDVpY7TLEbjD

I use a Digiboil as a brew kettle and a hop spider doesn't cut it when I'm using a heap of hops. I would love to let the hops swim freely, use a massive whirlpool addition and then remove all hops after chilling but before transfer.

 

[beachy]

Interested in the oxebar kegs but there have been a couple of recent reviews where people are having trouble getting them to seal.
Do you have any comment regarding sealing issues ?