Jim's Beer Kit

befuddler let the amp dry out and then if its valve dry it some more with an hair dryer what ever you do dont turn it on. got a mesa boogie and i know how much these things can cost, any probs see stratman he builds guitars and amps and is local to sheffield not much he doesnt know about circuitry....

crafty john wrote:Just lift the little rubber sleeve to release some pressure.

Ahhh right, I see how it works now, thanks. Looks like my seal was stuck.. I just gave it a quick wiggle and it vented for a few seconds then settled down. Seems to be working fine now.

Is that the Brewmart in Sheffield, if so yes they are excellent. I'd sooner drive 4 miles across town or get bus even and support my local home brew shop than get stuff off the internet. They are very helpful in there, unfortunately they had a store 15 minutes walk from where I live but that closed...

Do you have a budget keg :?: if the tap is leaking make sure you haven't turned it too far in the off position cos they leak, just turn it back till you feel a little click. They should really put a note to this effect in the wherry microbrewery kit.. I just kegged my first wherry last night and wo...

Got ya, thanks for the tips. Can't wait to get stuck in to a recipe from scratch.. I feel like my hands are tied somewhat with a kit.

OK thanks for replies. I'm somewhat reassured. :) Unfortunately I have to use the brewbelt as I only have electric wall heaters in my flat and it would cost me a fortune to keep the spare room at 18c with temperatures of -6 outside as they are today. At the moment I'm finding it more economical to g...

First post, first kit, please don't laugh at me. [-o< So I've got a wherry microbrewery kit on the go as my first ever attempt at making delicious booze.. It's been in the FV for about a week now. I'm getting ready to keg so I decided to have a wee snifter from the sample jar to see how its getting ...