Fergy1987 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 A bunch of hose clamps will be my next purchase. But I'm pretty dense when it comes to these things. So I have a hose with a 18.5mm outer dimension that I connect to my Guten tap when draining into the cube. But I want to chuck a clamp on it just for some extra security. Would the below be fine? the hose outer dimension fits within the range of the clamp, so I assume that measurement is referring to outer dimension? https://www.bunnings.com.au/prime-13-20mm-solid-band-hose-clamp_p3110910 I did look at Stepless clamps, but I cannot be bothered using those for just emptying into a cube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeerpig Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) Hi Fergy, you can also use cable ties to easily secure hoses to taps. Cheap to buy and one size of cable tie can secure a huge range of different hose sizes. Edited October 12, 2020 by thebeerpig Very poor spelling and grammer yet again :-( 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Fergy1987 said: Would the below be fine? the hose outer dimension fits within the range of the clamp, so I assume that measurement is referring to outer dimension? Fergs can you just race in to Bunners and take your hose with and just try it out for size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy1987 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 29 minutes ago, Bearded Burbler said: Fergs can you just race in to Bunners and take your hose with and just try it out for size? That would be the logical thing to do. But I am an illogical person - I'll probably do that though. I assume there isn't any weird tolerances or some crap with pressure. Just if it fits on good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Fergy1987 said: That would be the logical thing to do. But I am an illogical person - I'll probably do that though. I assume there isn't any weird tolerances or some crap with pressure. Just if it fits on good to go. if said item was a hose clamp - and wound quite out but not too far so the 'thread' drops out - and it fits over your festive hose and looks like also fitting over the hose once pushed on to a fitting - maybe another mm or two - well then it should work. Failing that - keep you receipt - and then go back and get a bigger one? HTH BB PS thank goodness we have some illogical persons in the world! ; ) I had a mate when I was younger who ended up being a Professor in Slavic languages... could speak 5-7 or so languages perfectly... couldn't change an inner tube in bicycle... but was an amazing clever funny bloke and a great sportsman.... so takes all hey ?! Edited October 12, 2020 by Bearded Burbler 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Learner's permit for the son. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 50 minutes ago, Ben 10 said: Learner's permit for the son. I didn't get a permit; I just started brewing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotsh Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 A (probably) 3 head tap/font for my new kegerator. (And a 19Lt keg and 2.6kg CO2 cylinder to get started on the middle tap with soda water) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red devil 44 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Fermzilla and maybe a few more 2nd hand kegs, maybe upgrade from plastic disconnects to steel. Build a mini coldroom for smoking meat, I have the panels as I scored some from a job 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I have an iSpindel on the way. Next will be a pressure fermenter - Fermzilla or similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Red devil 44 said: Fermzilla and maybe a few more 2nd hand kegs, maybe upgrade from plastic disconnects to steel. Red as you know your way around kegs and pressure - would consider just geting a SS vessel - like a brew-bucket something from Brewtech - I really think that the plastic balloons now in vogue are not really the biz if you can do it all in SS... obviously without viewing cos SS is not see-through... but the balloons even have some bullllllllshit that they are only rate for like 12 months or so anyway.... brewing under pressure is gold... but am not convinced with the plastic balloons... I got one. Yeah Shamus - same as above - consider doing it in an SS BrewBucket or keg... as the plastic ones have their issues and may not have longevity 2 hours ago, Shamus O'Sean said: Next will be a pressure fermenter - Fermzilla or similar Edited October 18, 2020 by Bearded Burbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotsh Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 6 hours ago, Red devil 44 said: Build a mini coldroom for smoking meat, And grain? Imagine a stout with a hint of smoke! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 1 hour ago, pilotsh said: Imagine a stout with a hint of smoke! Just purchase smoked mail as per Bamberger Rauchbier... Smoked Malt Beer: Rich and Handsome The thought of a smoky-tasting beer might not appeal to all beer drinkers, but don't be too quick to judge. The following Smoked Malt Beer Guide might just whet your appetite. Beer is made from malted grains. The malting process involves wetting the grain, usually barley, which causes it to germinate. However, before the growing plant converts the starch into energy to fuel the plant's growth, the brewer arrests the process by drying out the grain. This preserves the sugars in the grain for brewing. [BK - and the ALL IMPORTANT ENZYMES PRODUCED BY THE COLEOPTILE - THE BABY PLANT] For centuries before the modern industrial age, malt was dried out over fires, which imparted a smoky character to the malt. Many Whisky drinkers relish this smoky character in peat-smoked Whiskies, but beer drinkers tend to prefer a cleaner, more refreshing drink. This was especially so as beers started to become paler in the 19th and 20th centuries. Germans on fire However, there are pockets in the beer-brewing world that continue to savour the traditional smokiness of their malts. The most famous is the mediaeval town of Bamberg in Franconia, Germany. The local Rauchbier, or smoked beer, is made using malt dried over a beechwood fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Bestmalz have a product @pilotsh - great in a Rauchbier (smoky beer) but be careful of not too much in your stout or it can take over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 6 hours ago, pilotsh said: Imagine a stout with a hint of smoke! I have smoked my own, works well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Ben 10 said: I have smoked my own, works well What malt did you start with - or did you just use plain Barley/Wheat/Rye Ben? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red devil 44 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Well after careful thought, I have purchased myself ( with approval from the boss ) a Fermzilla for Xmas, along with pressure kit, spunding valve and various other spares that go with it ( I like spares on hand ) in case the proverbial hits the fan. ‘Now I can ferment under pressure & closed transfer. Was shipped out of KL this morning as I am in SE Qld. I was considering the 291 SS kegmenter but the dimensions of it would not fit in my fridge, and there’s bugger all in it but it just won’t fit. I have read all the pro,s & cons of these things, watched videos on them, but being a Tradie with 30 yrs in Oil & Gas I’m sure I can rectify any little problems I may have eg- leaks. If I can build a 4 tap keezer I’m sure I can look after a Fermzilla, looking forward to its arrival & first test run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 @Red devil 44 I have had some great success with my fermzilla pressure fermenting. They can be cantankerous though getting a good pressure seal, I am not sue why but perhaps the actual pressure vessel can be easily distorted and then the o rings lose a seal. Anyway with some frigging around you can usually get a good seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red devil 44 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 12 hours ago, kmar92 said: @Red devil 44 I have had some great success with my fermzilla pressure fermenting. They can be cantankerous though getting a good pressure seal, I am not sue why but perhaps the actual pressure vessel can be easily distorted and then the o rings lose a seal. Anyway with some frigging around you can usually get a good seal. Cheers mate, I heard they don’t like boiling water, so mix it separately in another tub & cool if doing a K & K brew, then pour in, is that correct ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I think that they are rated to 50°C, so yes no boiling water in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 @Coopers DIY Beer Team @PB2 Hi dear helpful Coopers DIY Team.... thanks for the DIY Beer site and all the efforts that go into keeping this running for us.... and for Coopers a Family owned business that makes real beer from Aussie Malt grown by Aussie Farmers. The Coopers beer range... and more specifically this Site... is most appreciated and a great asset for both experienced brewers or new starters to Coopers DIY brewing! Is there anything that can be done about killing the 'bots' off... like this absolute shitttte: Sadly a thing of the modern electronic world but most disconcerting and certainly not needed on such a great site as the Coopers DIY Beer Community. But I appreciate you may be battling against the volume of such evil infiltration... Thanks for considering my post - and am sure that I echo many others' sentiments on this site... Cheers BB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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