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by Horden Hillbilly
Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:57 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: King Keg pressure leak or not?
Replies: 10
Views: 2576

Re: King Keg pressure leak or not?

In addition to alexlark's good advice, give the large O ring what fits into the cap a smear of petroleum jelly before fitting it, that will help to ensure a good seal. It is also normal for the brew to absorb the co2, especially if there's a drop in the room temperature. It's also a wise move to cha...
by Horden Hillbilly
Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Midget Widget World
Replies: 4
Views: 1751

Re: Midget Widget World

Dewsfamily wrote:
Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:44 pm
Yes I can forward the details. The service was great sent it Monday delivered back Thursday.
Here’s his web Site
http://www.grabner.co.uk/
Thank you.
by Horden Hillbilly
Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:38 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Midget Widget World
Replies: 4
Views: 1751

Re: Midget Widget World

If you don't mind, could you post the contact details for this please. Some forum members may be interested.
by Horden Hillbilly
Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:49 pm
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: First Time Winemaker - Oak Timings
Replies: 4
Views: 3372

Re: First Time Winemaker - Oak Timings

From memory of brewing Beaverdale/Selection wine kits, add the oak chip sachets at the same time as the yeast.
by Horden Hillbilly
Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: Kit Brewing
Topic: Brew kits in the 80s
Replies: 23
Views: 10310

Re: Brew kits in the 80s

brewpete wrote:
Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:10 pm
Was that the one in Newcastle next to the bus station Gemini I think it was called
It was Union surgical stores at Sunderland, which became Bob's home brew before it closed.
by Horden Hillbilly
Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: Kit Brewing
Topic: Brew kits in the 80s
Replies: 23
Views: 10310

Re: Brew kits in the 80s

Anyone remember them breerkits that used to look like a sponge pudding tin mighty mo or something like that they were called they were rotten Yes, although I didn't brew one myself. The owner of the home brew shop I used to go to when I first started brewing in the 80's told me that those kits were...
by Horden Hillbilly
Thu Dec 19, 2019 5:00 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: King keg pressure vavle
Replies: 5
Views: 2276

Re: King keg pressure vavle

Unfortunately its brand new I got caught out with this years ago, it's recommended to change them about every 6 months. Trouble is, you don't know how long the seals have been on the valve & they can "stretch" over time. I had similar issues before with a new barrel & valve & a new set of seals fix...
by Horden Hillbilly
Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: King keg pressure vavle
Replies: 5
Views: 2276

Re: King keg pressure vavle

You may need a new set of valve seals, sounds like they could be split, or stretched if they've been on for a while.
by Horden Hillbilly
Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Bubbles rising from pressure keg tap
Replies: 12
Views: 4465

Re: Bubbles rising from pressure keg tap

RichieD wrote:
Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:28 am
Is there a method for fitting? Very difficult but I managed it but unfortunately put a small rip in the bottom but it still seemed a good seal.
Soften them in warm water, much easier to slide them over the screw threads.
by Horden Hillbilly
Thu Sep 19, 2019 7:53 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: DIY boiler - safety?
Replies: 13
Views: 3837

Re: DIY boiler - safety?

I've got to be honest here, I wouldn't consider using a fermenting bin for a boiler, I don't consider them up to the job.
by Horden Hillbilly
Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:52 am
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Gas line to S30?
Replies: 2
Views: 1536

Re: Gas line to S30?

Beat me to it, I had those on my widget system for my kk's.
by Horden Hillbilly
Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:37 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Rotokeg/BeerSphere Spares
Replies: 2
Views: 1671

Re: Rotokeg/BeerSphere Spares

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I'd be very surprised if there's any of those oval shaped rubber seals on the market now. A friend of mine had those barrels himself about 10 years ago & couldn't find any replacements.
by Horden Hillbilly
Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:30 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Wilkinson’s 4inch pressure barrel
Replies: 8
Views: 3274

Re: Wilkinson’s 4inch pressure barrel

If it's a new barrel, the valve seals may have been on for a while, and stretched. I got caught out with that with a new King Keg many years ago, a full new set of valve seals cured it.
by Horden Hillbilly
Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Hambledon Bard refill S30 discontinued
Replies: 25
Views: 8548

Re: Hambledon Bard refill S30 discontinued

Thanks for that IPA.