Get your questions ready. I have this months Tech Topic
October is Equipment Maintenance 201, this is a continuation of Jeff Smiths Equipment Maintenance 101 in June.
This will be presented at our monthly meeting at Germania Mannerchoir Wednesday, October 26th.
Post you questions and points you would like addressed on this topic!
Question 1
I have already been asked to show how to clean and adjust your Barley Crusher.
October Tech Topic
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Don
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loydenochs
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Re: October Tech Topic
My wort chiller coil has developed a leak at the intake on the coil side of the fitting. The leak is under the fitting, not a hole in the coil. The fitting can be turned by hand.
H2O source
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Hose
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fitting for hose connection
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top of coil
Is caulk a proper fix or is welding/braising a more appropriate (less contaminating) option?
H2O source
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Hose
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fitting for hose connection
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v
top of coil
Is caulk a proper fix or is welding/braising a more appropriate (less contaminating) option?
Loyd Enochs
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Don
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Re: October Tech Topic
If the fitting is compression it just needs to be tightened, if it's soldered then it can easily be cleaned, fluxed and re-soldered. I wouldn't use any calking / epoxy to patch it, that's only a temporary fix.
Bring it to the meeting we'll look at it.
Bring it to the meeting we'll look at it.
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loydenochs
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Re: October Tech Topic
Will do....Thanks, Don!
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Re: October Tech Topic
Don, I am looking for the rubber gasket that seals the top of Corney QDs.
I have the Foxx number (07C07-150); not sure of the price.
It would be nice if I could get a McMaster-Carr number.
Thanks.
I have the Foxx number (07C07-150); not sure of the price.
It would be nice if I could get a McMaster-Carr number.
Thanks.
Dwayne Delaney
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Re: October Tech Topic
Off my old Kegging 101 PDF. Might be out of date.
Post O-Rings: Pack 9396K24: Silicone O-Ring AS568A Dash Number 111, Packs of 100 (Same as 9396K6): $11.42
Post O-Rings: Pack 9396K24: Silicone O-Ring AS568A Dash Number 111, Packs of 100 (Same as 9396K6): $11.42
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Re: October Tech Topic
Thanks Chris that's where I was going to look for the answerChris Norrick wrote:Off my old Kegging 101 PDF. Might be out of date.
Post O-Rings: Pack 9396K24: Silicone O-Ring AS568A Dash Number 111, Packs of 100 (Same as 9396K6): $11.42
as of 10/25/11
Post O-Rings: Pack 9396K24 $10.71 /100
The part Dwayne wants is a Becker disconnect rebuild part. It is the cap washer that seals the top of the Becker disconnect. Fox has them for $0.15 each. I will need to take one of mine apart and measure it to get a McMaster-Carr clone.
A new Becker ball lock disconnect cost @$3.45
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Re: October Tech Topic
Ohhhhh. I see now. That was the part that was leaking on two of the club QD's at Wondering Owl. Now it all makes sense.
Chris Norrick
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Re: October Tech Topic
Thanks guys.
Dwayne Delaney
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Re: October Tech Topic
How often should ball valves and gaskets be replaced on your HLT and Boil Pot?
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Re: October Tech Topic
Remind me of this question tonight.
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Re: October Tech Topic
Ok will do.Don wrote:Remind me of this question tonight.
"If you can't stand the hops, get out of the brewhouse!"
Next Brew:
Primary:
Secondary: Seven C's of Rye
Bottled:
On Tap: SMaSH Mouth Vinnie
Upcoming Brews: Gumball Machine, Lil Irish Redhead, "Fat Bastard" Heavy Scottish Ale, Bonzai Rye,
Next Brew:
Primary:
Secondary: Seven C's of Rye
Bottled:
On Tap: SMaSH Mouth Vinnie
Upcoming Brews: Gumball Machine, Lil Irish Redhead, "Fat Bastard" Heavy Scottish Ale, Bonzai Rye,