The Captain!! Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 39 minutes ago, Beer Baron said: Do it Captain. Best brewing decision I ever made I bet it was. Been doing my research over the last couple of days. I will probably buy myself an early Christmas present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 So after looking around on Perth based websites, I reckon I can pick up a triple tap SS FC set up with 4 kegs for about $1350. I’ll put this to the financial controller for that Xmas present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I did whatever I could to get cash ASAP when I wanted my keg setup. I sold the wifes expensive toy poodle and told her it ran away. BOOM.........easy quick cash!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 50l bottled. BOOM! i have no empty bottles left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 8 hours ago, Beer Baron said: Do it Captain. Best brewing decision I ever made The forum has many posts asking “should I?” followed up with later posts of “it’s the best decision I have made”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Hairy said: The forum has many posts asking “should I?” followed up with later posts of “it’s the best decision I have made”. Yeah I know i should, it’s just making sure that it’ll work for me. Its not just the outlay, it’s also running another fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 You have to make the play it smart, pointing out the benefits she will gain. For example less time bottling, more time spent with her. Able to do more jobs around the house etc etc. I only have a 2 tap set up, wish i had gone for the 3. Will concider an upgrade soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 16 minutes ago, Titan said: You have to make the play it smart, pointing out the benefits she will gain. For example less time bottling, more time spent with her. Able to do more jobs around the house etc etc. I only have a 2 tap set up, wish i had gone for the 3. Will concider an upgrade soon. I made that rookie error too. 3 is always better than 2. However it does allow the missus ciders and stuff to be stored in the fridge too. Not to mention the glass holder as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo the Reprobate Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Just reading up on this thread now. I probably should have read and posted here first - apologies. Thanks for all the info though. I'm wondering about the power usage of running it too. Any more or less that a bar fridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 43 minutes ago, The Captain1525230099 said: Yeah I know i should, it’s just making sure that it’ll work for me. Its not just the outlay, it’s also running another fridge. Depends on where you have the fridge. Fridges only really cost a lot if you open the buggers and let the cold air out. Mine is out on my covered deck. In summer it works a lot harder than in winter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, Greeny1525229549 said: Depends on where you have the fridge. Fridges only really cost a lot if you open the buggers and let the cold air out. Mine is out on my covered deck. In summer it works a lot harder than in winter though. This is true. Another good argument for a kegerator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Our last couple of power bills have been around $250 for the quarter, constantly running three fridges (although the brew fridge is only on about a third of the time), the urn for brewing, water distiller and the usual appliances (oven/stove is gas though). Granted there are only two of us, but it's certainly not over the top. We don't use air conditioning though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 13 hours ago, The Captain1525230099 said: This is true. Another good argument for a kegerator The keg king kegorator is fine up to about 40c ambient temp. It can hold my 3c without the compressor going constantly. If there is a really hot day I will bump the temp up to 6 or 7c so I dont burn out the compressor. On a couple of the hot days I just wheeled it in through the sliding doors into the dining area when we had people over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Yeah I've found mine to be fine during the warmer weather too although we don't often get temps that high. It used to sit on a deck that got the arvo sun, though that was blocked by some silver sheeting. Currently it sits in the kitchen which doesn't get ridiculously hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvna Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Had to try some 'Emergency Keg Chilling' today. Shed beer fridge is pucked and has to go. My latest brew was pouring and tasting good, after carbing nicely at " very cold degrees " then when fridge died it turned to foam. Tonight I popped it in the esky with as much ice as I could muster and eventualy after severel S.A. schhoners 285ml , its " just ok" - cold but lacking the carb and misbehaving on the pour. Meanwhile, my new 2 x FV fridge is happy but the bottom shelf brew seems to have stalled after 3 days. TC yeast. Never a dull moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 What yeast is it on the bottom shelf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvna Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hey greeny, its Thomas Coopers packet yeast x2. it did start pretty quick, maybe its on the way down now?. I dunno ? allways another twist in this brewing game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 From which cans mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvna Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 x TC IPA & 1x TC Inkeepers, same packets, looked the same generic TC yeast to me. Unsure if Cooopers would have varied types? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Dont quote me but think the IPA is BRY97 and the innkeepers is Windsor. BRY takes a while to start while the windsor finishes high. It should get through it fine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvna Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Greeny1525229549 said: Dont quote me but think the IPA is BRY97 and the innkeepers is Windsor. BRY takes a while to start while the windsor finishes high. It should get through it fine though. Cheers Greeny, advice appreciated. top shelf of FV is BRY 97 which took longer to start but is still going. i understand bubbles from airlock mean squat so will take a gravity read tomorrow and see whats going on. Now have 2x FV's / 2 X Co2 bottles and 2 *fridges and only 1 keg. $hopping time again lol relaxing and having a slighty undercarbed poorly poured brew and loving it cheers Guv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Pretty sure I just got the go ahead for a kegerator. Whoop whoop. Early Xmas present mmwahahahahaha..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 17 minutes ago, The Captain1525230099 said: Pretty sure I just got the go ahead for a kegerator. Whoop whoop. Early Xmas present mmwahahahahaha..... You wont look back mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 23 minutes ago, Greeny1525229549 said: You wont look back mate. I’m sure I won’t. Cheers. The wife was like, what would I like for Xmas. I said, a kegerator. She replied “what the f**k is that? I had to explain that a lot of people have these things, and she wondered where all these people live and why has she not befriended these people with actual bars in their homes. Shes a bit of a tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschemad911 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 9 hours ago, The Captain1525230099 said: ... she wondered where all these people live and why has she not befriended these people with actual bars in their homes. I guess your beer will be disappearing a bit faster now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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