The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by McMullan » Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:31 pm

nickjdavis wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:29 pm
McMullan wrote:
Sat Apr 03, 2021 11:35 am
@Bumster

Yes, the BT 3-way valves are cheap Chinese jobs. You can get them on AliExpress, if you’re interested. My Blichmann G2 Linear Flow Valves don’t collect any gunk, especially after I run my BM CIP protocol. If you want to drain a BM completely, for cleaning/rinsing, use a dip tube:

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Where did you get your dip tube please? I've been searching for one for ages.
You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by McMullan » Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:39 pm

Promise not to laugh?

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by McMullan » Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:44 pm

It was all I could afford on their website :lol: I did change to slightly bigger o-rings, but perfect fit to be honest. Needs lube or else tends to get stuck.

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by nickjdavis » Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:02 pm

McMullan wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:39 pm
Promise not to laugh?
Of course I wont laugh.
McMullan wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:44 pm
It was all I could afford on their website :lol: I did change to slightly bigger o-rings, but perfect fit to be honest. Needs lube or else tends to get stuck.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sorry.

Excellent...I think I'll buy into the BT culture and get one :D

Still haven't manned up and cut a hole in the side of my BM to fit the whirlpool fitting that I bought!!

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by McMullan » Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:15 pm

I've actually drilled two holes in mine. One (the lower one you've probably seen) for half batches and a higher one for full batches. I'll update next brew.

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by f00b4r » Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:25 pm

McMullan wrote:It was all I could afford on their website :lol: I did change to slightly bigger o-rings, but perfect fit to be honest. Needs lube or else tends to get stuck.
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You need to take it all back!! Image

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by Bumster McGee » Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:43 am

Here's a nice piece of kit for you McMuffin :D

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A tad OTT for fermenting a single batch methinks but aint it pretty :D

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by MashBag » Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:25 am

😂😂 I sometimes wonder if these people have every brewed beer themselves.

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by McMullan » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:05 am

No thanks, I’m far too busy to be wasting my valuable time and money cleaning and sanitising all those ports. As I said already, it’s extremism engineered for mid-life crises.

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by McMullan » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:08 am

MashBag wrote:
Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:25 am
😂😂 I sometimes wonder if these people have every brewed beer themselves.
Beer in Norway has a very long history of being notoriously crap.

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by aamcle » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:12 am

Very cyber punk, but every joint is a potential source of contamination and leaks.

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by Bumster McGee » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:15 am

McMullan wrote:
Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:08 am
MashBag wrote:
Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:25 am
😂😂 I sometimes wonder if these people have every brewed beer themselves.
Beer in Norway has a very long history of being notoriously crap.

I think they have no choice but to make their own beer in Scandinavian countries because their duties on alcohol are just crazy. I believe Norway has the highest rate of excise for beer of all of them.

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by McMullan » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:18 am

And I bet it costs a small fortune to close all those ports with compulsory accessories. What do you take me for?

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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by McMullan » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:29 am



Sing along now, Brewers. Altogether now!

"He's a lot of 'fun'!"
"He weighs half a feckin tonne!"

:lol:
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Re: The BrewTools Fanboy Thread

Post by Jocky » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:51 am

Bumster McGee wrote:
Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:43 am
Here's a nice piece of kit for you McMuffin :D

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A tad OTT for fermenting a single batch methinks but aint it pretty :D
That's cute! It's a bit like a puppy where various parts seem to grow wildly out of proportion to their body.

I'd be a bit worried about dumping the entire fermenter out while using the dump valve!

Anyone want to make some bets on pricing for their F40 fermenter? I'm going to say £1300.
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