Hi homebrew experts. I just bought a couple of roto kegs that appear to date from the late pleistocene. I just filled one with apple juice and wine yeast.
First question: I am assuming that one of the doo-dads (pictured) on the top of the keg is an "S30" valve.
I believe this because my Google search for "Rotokeg instructions" landed me on "homebrewcentre.co.uk" where they were selling "S30" valves -- "S30" valves are also for sale here:
The doo-dad on the Rotokeg lid looks like the pictured "S30" valve. The reason I am so excited to find out if this IS actually an "S30" valve is because the instructions for the "S30" valve on the LoveBrewing site, suggest "When pressure in the barrel reaches a certain point, gas will travel up the release tube, and force its way past the rubber band. This will only happen when there is excess pressure in the barrel". I find this comforting.
I am also a moron. I have no idea what I am doing. If anyone has a moment to help me by confirming that I have not just created a bomb -- that -- in fact, the "S30" valve in the top of my Rototkeg is literally designed to relieve pressure BEFORE the keg explodes, I would be extremely grateful.
Also, if anyone knows where to find an instruction book for the Rotokeg online, that would be a big help. Otherwise, basic tips would be a big help.
Cheers everybody and thanks again.
First question: I am assuming that one of the doo-dads (pictured) on the top of the keg is an "S30" valve.
I believe this because my Google search for "Rotokeg instructions" landed me on "homebrewcentre.co.uk" where they were selling "S30" valves -- "S30" valves are also for sale here:
The doo-dad on the Rotokeg lid looks like the pictured "S30" valve. The reason I am so excited to find out if this IS actually an "S30" valve is because the instructions for the "S30" valve on the LoveBrewing site, suggest "When pressure in the barrel reaches a certain point, gas will travel up the release tube, and force its way past the rubber band. This will only happen when there is excess pressure in the barrel". I find this comforting.
I am also a moron. I have no idea what I am doing. If anyone has a moment to help me by confirming that I have not just created a bomb -- that -- in fact, the "S30" valve in the top of my Rototkeg is literally designed to relieve pressure BEFORE the keg explodes, I would be extremely grateful.
Also, if anyone knows where to find an instruction book for the Rotokeg online, that would be a big help. Otherwise, basic tips would be a big help.
Cheers everybody and thanks again.