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by spook100
Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: A better spunding valve?
Replies: 54
Views: 6263

A better spunding valve?

I have had two of this type spunding valves that I have used for a few years now, however, I have always found them really difficult to set just right. The pressure adjustment is just not granular or accurate enough to set to a predicatable pressure and they regularly get stuck in the open or closed...
by spook100
Thu Jul 22, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Pub Shed Build
Replies: 72
Views: 13948

Re: Brew Pub Shed Build

That's the cladding, and the exterior, completed. I haven't done anything on the inside yet but have put a fridge, a temporary bar counter and some taps in because the weather is so nice at the moment that it is in demand already :D
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by spook100
Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:28 pm
Forum: Fermentation
Topic: Lager and pressure fermentation questions/experiment
Replies: 22
Views: 6001

Re: Lager and pressure fermentation questions/experiment

Thanks for the clarifications. I have been fermenting under pressure for a while but pitch on the cool side and only ramp up the temperature once the pressure has build naturally. When I saw your comment I thought I may have missed something else. There is a podcast somewhere on The Brewing Network...
by spook100
Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: Fermentation
Topic: Lager and pressure fermentation questions/experiment
Replies: 22
Views: 6001

Re: Lager and pressure fermentation questions/experiment

I think it matters based on temperature. Yeast metabolism, specifically. If pitching cold, let pressure build up ‘naturally’ to about 15psi, before raising temperature. If pitching warm, apply about 15psi straight away. Under ‘normal’ low pressure conditions increasing temperature risks shifting ye...
by spook100
Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Fermentation
Topic: Lager and pressure fermentation questions/experiment
Replies: 22
Views: 6001

Re: Lager and pressure fermentation questions/experiment

Apologies for the delay on this but here is the presentation, I changed it to image files as I didn't want to open up PDF/PPT uploads. Let me know if you have any issues viewing it. The pressure of brewing lagers 1.jpg The pressure of brewing lagers 2.jpg The pressure of brewing lagers 3.jpg The pr...
by spook100
Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: Home Brew Clubs
Topic: Brewing clubs
Replies: 2
Views: 2179

Re: Brewing clubs

I am near Haslemere so not too far from you. I have previous ly asked about brewing clubs in this area but had a similar response to you. If you want to set something up then I may be interested. PM me.
by spook100
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Pub Shed Build
Replies: 72
Views: 13948

Re: Brew Pub Shed Build

I would advise a floor surface which can cope with getting wet I have thought about this. I've been brewing in my garage for years so have a fairly good idea of the amount of spillage that I create. I am planning to install a large shower tray which drains to the exterior and will confine all my we...
by spook100
Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Pub Shed Build
Replies: 72
Views: 13948

Re: Brew Pub Shed Build

The interior as it looks at the moment. The electrician will be in this week to do the first fix and then I can start the insulation and plasterboarding. The floors are scorched scaffold boards.
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by spook100
Wed Jun 23, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Pub Shed Build
Replies: 72
Views: 13948

Re: Brew Pub Shed Build

The plywood skin is complete. It feels like it's starting to take shape now :D S_20210620_163644.jpg Awesome build, really coming together nicely. Just been out to my plain boring shed to tell it to pull its socks up. Are those hinges on the pub side window so it'll fully open? Yes, the window swin...
by spook100
Tue Jun 22, 2021 5:19 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Pub Shed Build
Replies: 72
Views: 13948

Re: Brew Pub Shed Build

The plywood skin is complete. It feels like it's starting to take shape now :D
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by spook100
Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Pub Shed Build
Replies: 72
Views: 13948

Re: Brew Pub Shed Build

Looking really good. Best of luck with the rest of the build. What's your plan for steam extraction from your brewery? Guy I brew on a Grainfather now. I have an old shower tray that the GF will sit in while brewing; above that will be a shelf for the HLT; above that will be an old cooker hood to e...
by spook100
Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Pub Shed Build
Replies: 72
Views: 13948

Re: Brew Pub Shed Build

IPA wrote:
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:02 pm
When I was younger I dreamed of having a place in the country with roses growing round the door.
We now have a place in the country with roses growing around the brewery door. :D
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Nice! I like the little tred tree beside the door. What type is it? :lol:
by spook100
Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Pub Shed Build
Replies: 72
Views: 13948

Re: Brew Pub Shed Build

if your going to be digging a trench for your mains supply you might as well chuck in a length of blue poly pipe for your water as well.also what are you doing for drainage? Unfortunately the electric supply has to come from the opposite end of the house as the water supply. The route for the water...
by spook100
Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Pub Shed Build
Replies: 72
Views: 13948

Re: Brew Pub Shed Build

.... Electrics installed (you can never have enough power points!), water connected (I installed a small electric handwash unit) .... I was thinking about some sort of electric hot water unit too. What type did you get? Your shed looks great! I am going to leave mine au naturale but have been ponde...
by spook100
Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:25 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Pub Shed Build
Replies: 72
Views: 13948

Re: Brew Pub Shed Build

The build so far: I will update this post with any new pics as I go along, for those that don't want to read through the entire thread. https://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/download/file.php?id=6458 Foundations: the smaller slab on the left is where an old shed was located and will be the brewery. Th...