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cheers blokes appreciate the advice, my shed has got a safety switch covering all power points so with a bit of luck i won't kill myself maybe just drink myself to death with all the good beer i'll be making !

Thanks for the response fellas i might use both ideas because i think an over the side heater could have many uses. Regan what wattage were the elements you used in your hlt, and how did you connect the electrics does having the 3 elements going at the same time load up your pwr point. i was ...

Gday blokes im just in the processes of converting an old 50l keg into a HLT and had a question. Firstly i was planning on fly sparging (i know, i know batch sparging is just as good i just want to try it, somewhat of a personal challenge , i really don't want fly v batch debate :x ) now what i want ...

Just thought i'd let use know from what i've read on the net the large POL type lpg fittings used on propane differ slightly from those used in the U.S.A and those used in the U.k which would possibly lead to slight leakage issues with LPG, Hence for safety' s sake would not be worth investing in o ...

Good point i'll have to find out.

Just getting all my gear together for some serious all grain action and i found this on ebay in the states he says he can get it to me with a hp reg for $70 US just curious what u guys think i'm still trying to get my head around all this cool gear geez i'm pumped :D http://cgi.ebay.com.au/High ...

Just curious where to buy those rubbermaid coolers i've only been able to find the keep cold round coolers for about $85 at BCF, What are the keep cold coolers like as a mash tun is it much of a muchness between the two i know the price is good and i can't seem to find the rubbermaid ones anywhere ...

I've just had a crack at my kegs, first i gave them a bit of a touch with one of those rolock buffing pads (sought of like a plastic scourer) then hit it with the autosol and alfoil and i have to say it came up brilliant just like a mirror with no evidence of scratching. i was stoked ! very happy ...

Thanks for the quick responses guys will give the alfoil a go i only just bought some autosol the other day too. cheers!

G, day blokes i am currently getting my gear together for some ag action and i'm trying to get my legally bought kegs to a mirror finish within reason. Just wondering what anyone has used to achieve this, i, ve gone down the sandpaper route eg 80, 100, 320 ,400 , 800 grit with reasonable success but ...

Sediment reducer gone never to be seen again, and i was too lazy to rack just bottled today sample tasted very nice i'll be struggling to wait for this one to mature. Thanks blokes will put a lean on the fermenter next time, the bottles didn't look cloudy anyway who are we kidding beer tastes good ...

Yep your right i think i'm just over analysing i should just shut up and drink another beer

Not sure what to do here blokes, i'm currently fermenting an old speckled hen recipe which i got out of the brewing crafts book (mike rodgers-wilson). Now the fermenter that i used has a tap in it that makes it very hard to get into a vertical position when using a sediment reducer without it ...

Thanks for the advice and links guys these forum's are awesome. I'm going to go the kettle idea hell of a lot cheaper than buying pots. Time to whip out the tools cheers!

G'day blokes just new to the forum and had a question, i just picked up two 50l kegs for $20 each at the recyclers and wasn't sure which way to go you see i'm an extract brewer and i want to get into ag brewing so i thought i might convert the kegs into a kettle and mash tun considering the cost of ...