Recent content by Mattyde05

It’s ok it was my wall plug sockets that have stopped working not my heater . All 4 plug sockets stopped working

Nah it’s the water heater I use for warming up sparge water like a tea urn . It’s the grainfather model . Thanks

Morning guys So just making a brew this morning and my water heater has packed up . I’ve tried the switch at the bottom but nothing. I think it must be the element but I can’t seem to find one online . Does anyone know where I can get one ? Thanks for your help

Brilliant never knew they did stuff like that . Will go get some . Thanks for the advice guys

We’ve got to do something more then we are , hopefully it puts people off from coming . Good idea in my book maybe I can get a doctors appointment sometime soon

Hi guys Think I might have a c02 leak in my kegarotor. The only reason I say this is because a bottle normally lasts me 7 months but this time only 4 months and haven’t done no way near as many brews . Just wanted to know the best way to test for leaks in the system? thanks

I had hot flushes and headaches turns out my blood pressure was slightly high

Check your blood pressure

I’ve brought a few I’ve used whole bottles in my cornys and couldn’t really taste much difference. I’ve also tried drops in my beer and have had to put at least 6 to 5 drops to taste anything. It’s states to use 2 . Maybe it’s just my taste buds so maybe worth trying one for yourself.

Yeah mines around 50 bar

Hi guys thanks for your reply’s just wanted to see what other people’s usage was but mine seems to be in the middle of both of yours . I also use it to flush cleaning fluid and water through the pipes so am pleased with 7 months use . I’ve just paid 33 pound for a refill that’s with vat and...

Hi guys so I’ve just used up my first co2 bottle 6.35kg it’s lasted me 7 months with a fair bit of use mainly at weekends. I just wanted to know if you think this is about average usage ? How long does yours last ? I seem to use a lot when cleaning the kegs and pipes on kegagorater Thanks

I don’t really know to be honest but I’ve learned to trust it I’ve got a stick on Thermometer which reads higher. But my brews have never failed me with using a sponge and taping it down . And a brew fridge of course. My opinion is if it’s within a certain range and it’s Constant that’s good...

Thanks for the reply’s guys think I will go for 8kg of grain with two packets . Will aerate a bit more for more oxygen , and see how it’s goes . Thanks

Hi guys so I’ve got a grainfather and I think without looking I can use 9kg of grain for a single brew . My question is would I need to use two packets of yeast ? Us 05 to be exact . Wanting to get a higher abv as I enjoy a strong beer 🍺. Just a smash recipe. Any info would be much...