Jim's Beer Kit

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...

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.

If you don't mind, could you post the contact details for this please. Some forum members may be interested.

From memory of brewing Beaverdale/Selection wine kits, add the oak chip sachets at the same time as the yeast.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

Beat me to it, I had those on my widget system for my kk's.

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.

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.

Thanks for that IPA.