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Disinfection
Teflex is intended for the following applications: - Disinfection of surfaces in residences, of furniture, of equipment, sanitary equipment, linen, tableware, patient care items, toys, cleaning...
 
Banjo Burner Problems
I got a new burner for xmas, and it is awesome. I was boiling 12 gallons in no time. However, it occasionally would drop to low flame and would not go higher. I would mess with it by turning the tank...
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Brewing Solvent
When brewing my first batch of beer I used a plastic bucket to ferment. After I put the lid on the bucket I pushed the airlock into the hole in the lid. When I did this the rubber grommet/gasket got...
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First Batch advice needed...
Hi All, I am new to brewing and made my first batch yesterday. It has been somewhat confusing trying to follow my local suppliers directions, while trying to follow the beginners book to brewing,...
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Upgrading a John Bull London Porter kit
The in-laws had heard I'd got into home brewing and kindly bought me a John Bull London Porter kit (1.8kg) for Xmas with a bag of Munton's 'homebrew enhancer' (eeeugh). Trouble is, I've just bought a...
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Yeast ?
I'm was getting ready to brew my second batch today. I'm using the liquid yeast pack (Kolsch) I started it Saturday 5 AM. The yeast pack is at 68deg. and swelled up looks and feels like it's ready to...
 
My kids just gave me a kegging system for Christmas
My kids just gave me a kegging system for Christmas, with the option of exchanging out whatever I need at our local homebrewshop ... since the kids weren't really sure what they were getting. Anyway,...
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What home brewing kit to buy? Help!
Hi everyone, My boyfriend is interested in learning how to brew beer. I thought I would get him a kit for Christmas. Does anyone have any recommendations as to which kit to buy? Or, should I buy...
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TWIST OFF CAPS - GLASS OR PLASTIC??
Trying to bottle some "twist" off cap bottles. What's the secret to obtain a solid seal without cracking/breaking the neck? I have to older 1qt bottles with the smooth edge which u need an old fashion...
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Bad taste in my beer!
Hello all! I started brewing about a year ago and have only had 2 good batches out of my 7 attmepts. Both were good batches were after buying new fermenters. So, I assume Cleaning is my issue. But...
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It could be useful for your house!
Teflex forms a strong, extremely thin molecular film that seals and covers all of the pores of the surface which is being treated. The Teflex solutions can be used on any surface. The molecular film...
 
Newbie Question about gravity reading
I've just brewed my first batch Package Pale Ale At what time in the process should I you make the starting gravity reading? After the wort is cooled? After it's pitched? In all my readings I haven't...
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Will sodium citrate harm yeast?
On the spur of the moment, I thought of brewing a pumpkin beer today. Don't have any fresh pumpkin, but I do have canned; however, there is nothing on the label to indicate whether it has any...
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Re: Corn sugar
I know Save-On Foods has corn sugar. I'm in Edmonton too!
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Malting At Home
Anyone ever sucessfully malted at home? Any ideas on what would be needed to do it at home with a reasonable amount of inconvenience. I understand the process but I am looking for a way to simplify it...
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