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Back in Stock… Food Grade EPDM Keg LID O-Rings

Keg Lid O-Rings - FDA Rated EPDM

Valuebrew offers a lineup of food grade keg replacement o-rings in bulk quantities.  Most offerings are silicone with one Buna-N option.  Everything they carry is food grade, more info below.  They have some unique offerings like bulk pin lock size post o-rings, replacement universal poppet o-rings, bulk internal QD o-rings and Custom Color Coded Post O-rings – available in two colors schemes, gray & black (matches QD colors) and blue & green (blue for beer, green for gas),

EPDM for Homebrewers!

Valuebrew has announced the availability of bulk EPDM o-rings for homebrewers.  EPDM is a favorite of many pro brewers for certain applications. Until now, these have not been available to homebrewers, or at least easily available. EPDM has some real advantages over silicone. One of the big ones is a much lower permeability. That means they seal better and since they’re less porous they are more resistant to absorbing off-smells and off-flavors.

They are FDA Rated for food use and NSF61 certified. As of this posting, post, dip tube, lid and internal QD options are available in 10, 25 and 50 count options. Valuebrew has struggled mightily with availability and they’ve already made some indications of potential issues with new EPDM offerings. In particular, the lid o-ring description says they received a small shipment.

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  • Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options.  This has been particularly true of their keg lid o-rings.
  • As of EPDM lid o-rings have been out of stock.
  • Valuebrew has just opened up a pre-order for their next shipment. The product page notes that this shipment will be received sometime the week of 3/7
  • They’re back in stock as of this update. Check product page to see if you can still get in on this shipment.

EPDM Keg Lid O-Rings

All Lid O-Ring Options at Valuebrew

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Keg O-Rings

Related: Keg O-Ring Materials Selection

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Pre-Order… Food Grade EPDM Keg LID O-Rings

Keg Lid O-Rings - FDA Rated EPDM

Valuebrew offers a lineup of food grade keg replacement o-rings in bulk quantities.  Most offerings are silicone with one Buna-N option.  Everything they carry is food grade, more info below.  They have some unique offerings like bulk pin lock size post o-rings, replacement universal poppet o-rings, bulk internal QD o-rings and Custom Color Coded Post O-rings – available in two colors schemes, gray & black (matches QD colors) and blue & green (blue for beer, green for gas),

EPDM for Homebrewers!

Valuebrew has announced the availability of bulk EPDM o-rings for homebrewers.  EPDM is a favorite of many pro brewers for certain applications. Until now, these have not been available to homebrewers, or at least easily available. EPDM has some real advantages over silicone. One of the big ones is a much lower permeability. That means they seal better and since they’re less porous they are more resistant to absorbing off-smells and off-flavors.

They are FDA Rated for food use and NSF61 certified. As of this posting, post, dip tube, lid and internal QD options are available in 10, 25 and 50 count options. Valuebrew has struggled mightily with availability and they’ve already made some indications of potential issues with new EPDM offerings. In particular, the lid o-ring description says they received a small shipment.

Pre-Order

  • Valuebrew has struggled with availability on some of their options.  This has been particularly true of their keg lid o-rings.
  • As of EPDM lid o-rings have been out of stock.
  • Valuebrew has just opened up a pre-order for their next shipment. The product page notes that this shipment will be received sometime the week of 3/7

EPDM Keg Lid O-Rings

All Lid O-Ring Options at Valuebrew

Complete Lineup; Food Safe Keg O-Rings

Related: Keg O-Ring Materials Selection

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PLAATO Keg Management System – on sale for $99 + Hands on Review

  • Adventures in Homebrewing is closing out two PLAATo airlocks and Keg Management System.
  • Both are marked down to just $99

PLAATO Airlock V3 – Wireless Hydrometer and Airlock

PLAATO Keg – Keg Management SystemHands on Review

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Buy More, Save More Sale at ThermoWorks – up to 30% off + Reviews To Help You Decide

ThermoWorks makers of the stellar Thermapen thermometer is offering site wide discounts of up to 30% based on how much you buy.  No coupon code is required, discount is automatically applied.

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PLAATO Closeout Deals

PLAATO Airlock V3 - Wireless Hydrometer and Airlock

  • Adventures in Homebrewing is closing out two PLAATo airlocks and Keg Management System.
  • Both are marked down to just $99

PLAATO Airlock V3 – Wireless Hydrometer and Airlock

PLAATO Keg – Keg Management SystemHands on Review

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PLAATO Airlock V3 – Wireless Hydrometer and Airlock… $99!

PLAATO Airlock V3 - Wireless Hydrometer and Airlock

PLAATO Airlock V3 – Wireless Hydrometer and Airlock

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Gravity measurements without touching the beer!
PLAATO Airlock is a brand-new way of analyzing your ongoing fermentation. This wireless hydrometer and airlock connects to your local WiFi and sends information about your fermentation straight to your phone. You can track specific gravity, fermentation activity, alcohol percentage, and ambient temperature. And you can do so 100% non-invasively, no contact with the wort needed! By knowing the rate of CO2-release, PLAATO Airlock can estimate the Specific gravity and alcohol content of the batch. Best of all you can use it on all types of fermentation; beer, wine, cider, mead, and hard seltzers!

Monitor your batch from anywhere with the PLAATO App!
With the PLAATO App you are able to monitor the fermentation of your batch from anywhere in the world. This gives you time for other things and peace of mind knowing everything is going as it should with your batch. The same app is used to monitor both PLAATO Airlocks and PLAATO Kegs. Track your fermentation and kegerator stock level all in one place.

Features:

Real-time and historical data tracking.
During the fermentation, you have access to the essential parameters in real-time, giving you a unique insight into how different strains of yeast work, how temperature affects the rate of fermentation, and much more.

Fermentation management.
Keep track of all your fermentations in one place. Each airlock has its own dashboard, letting you type in batch-specific data. There is no limit to how many fermentations you can track simultaneously or to how many people can access the data.

Know when your beer is finished.
When the BPM (Bubbles per Minute) reaches zero, you can be absolutely sure that the beer is finished fermenting – the yeast has fully consumed the sugars – and you can with peace in mind continue with dry-hopping or cold-crashing.

Integratable to your favorite brewing software.
Get everything in the same place – and track your fermentation directly from Brewfather or other brewing platforms.

The science behind the PLAATO Airlock.
Understanding the delicate and yet versatile processes behind brewing is key to unlock its amazing potential, and produce great products with high repeatability, quality, and integrity. The release of CO2 is directly proportional to the chemical reaction rate – ie. how fast the yeast works.

By knowing the rate of CO2-release, we also know how fast alcohol is produced.
If we know the total volume of CO2 released, we also know the total amount of ethanol produced and gravity.
PLAATO Airlock measures both the rate and the total amount of CO2 generated, and is, therefore, able to measure and estimate:

Fermentation activity
Specific Gravity
We know what all you hop heads are thinking, but can I dry hop!?!
YES! No worries, you can open your fermenter and dry hop as normal. The small amount of CO2 that escapes when the lid is taken off only affects the measurements marginally.

Note: Does not include a stopper. Compatible with rubber stoppers and grommets. NOT recommended for use with small or medium universal stoppers.

Track multiple batches with additional PLAATO Airlocks!

Functions:

Measures Fermentation Activity
Temperature Sensor
Specific Gravity Calculation
Alcohol Content Calculation
100% Non-Invasive
V3 Updates:

Redesigned bubbler. The bubbler is slightly smaller than the previous versions, which allows it to expand in contact with water and remain functional for long fermentations.
Redesigned lid. The lid is flexible, which makes room for the expanding bubbler. It is optimized for extra-long fermentations.
App Features
The free PLAATO app lets you have all your PLAATO Kegs and PLAATO Airlocks in the same place. Each airlock has its own dashboard, letting you type in batch-specific data, including:

OG & FG
Fermentation Activity in BPM (Bubbles per Minute)
Temperature
ABV%
Chart with fermentation rate, gravity, and temp.
Share data with friends
Airlock Specs:

Operational Batch Size: 1-13 US Gallons
WiFi Connectivity
Note: WiFi is only compatible with 2.4Ghz networks and is NOT compatible with routers using WPA & WPA2 Enterprise security.
Free iOS/Android App
Waterproof
USB Powered
3m magnetic USB cable – color may vary (included)
Works with any USB wall charger (not included)


 

 

For a limited time Adventures in Homebrewing has this on sale for just $99. That’s a whopping 27% discount.

PLAATO Airlock V3 – Wireless Hydrometer and Airlock

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How Often Should You Replace Keg O-Rings?… Order Now, Daylight Savings Starts Soon

How Often Should You Replace Keg O-Rings?

I think you should replace all keg o-rings when you refurbish or obtain a used keg. Generally speaking they are going to be worn out and even if they aren’t they’ll smell of soda pre-mix.  Beyond that, who knows what they’re made from.  Start with a clean slate.

What about after that? Of course, you could just keep using them until they break, they smell or look horrible or… until you lose a tank of CO2 due to an o-ring related leak. On the other end of the spectrum some people change o-rings every time they keg.

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Ends Today: ThermoWorks Signals 4 Channel WiFi Thermometer – Save 20%

Signals™ 4-Channel Wi-Fi/Bluetooth BBQ Alarm Thermometer

Signals™ 4-Channel Wi-Fi/Bluetooth BBQ Alarm Thermometer

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in for seamless connection and easy setup
  • 4 channels, uses Pro-Series commercial-grade probes
  • Works with ThermoWorks BBQ app and standalone
  • Splash-proof sealed design for outdoor use, rated to IP66
  • Stays in place with sturdy base and strong magnets on back
  • Backlit dashboard-style display to track temps, alarms, Min/Max
  • Rechargeable battery with included power adapter
  • Designed in Utah by ThermoWorks

Designed for competition BBQ teams, commercial smokehouses, professional chefs, and those who want to cook like them, Signals with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth boasts 4 channels of continuous temperature monitoring with all the powerful features and convenience you’ve come to expect from ThermoWorks.

Finally, a 4-channel alarm thermometer that works with your smart device AND as a stand-alone unit with physical buttons (so you don’t have to soil your smartphone). Signals comes with both Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi onboard, seamlessly switching between the two, so you get a continuous signal and real-time alerts whether you’re in a field or across town. Setup is quick and easy without ever needing to read the instruction manual. Signals stands apart from the competition, from its huge, backlit dashboard display and sturdy, self-standing weather-resistant case to its programmable channel names and new high temperature silicone color bands so you know at a glance which channel goes with which probe. Signals uses commercial-grade Pro-Series temperature probes exclusive to ThermoWorks to deliver better accuracy, faster response, wider temperature ranges and longer useful life. Cook more at once and worry less about the results with Signals.

Signals is designed to track temperatures over an extended period of time with moderate-heat cooking methods such as smoking, oven-roasting, deep-frying, homebrewing, and Sous Vide and to be used while grilling. Signals is not meant to be used in place of a digital instant-read thermometer, such as a Thermapen MK4 or a ThermoPop, or used with broiling.


 

Although this is designed with BBQ-ers in mind, it would also be at home in your kitchen or home brewery.

ThermoWorks is discounting this by 20% to $191.20 as part of a short sale

Signals™ 4-Channel Wi-Fi/Bluetooth BBQ Alarm Thermometer

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Do you BBQ? If you’re an avid outdoor cooker like me, check out my BBQ site, BBQ Finds

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20% Off ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE + Hands on Review

Thermapen One by ThermoWorks

With full readings in ONE second or less, Thermapen ONE approaches the speed of thought—allowing you to focus exclusively on the quality of your work. Never has an instrument been able to achieve such speed and accuracy without sacrificing durability and usability…until now.

  • ONE. Second. Readings.
    Thermapen ONE almost moves at the speed of thought…allowing you to focus exclusively on the quality of your work.
  • More Accurate
    With an improved accuracy spec of ± 0.5°F (± 0.3°C), you’ll know your lightning fast Thermapen ONE readings are always accurate, as well.
  • Brighter Backlight
    The automatic backlight is brighter and the light sensor is more sensitive to changes in ambient lighting conditions.
  • 5-Year Warranty
    The newly designed rugged, waterproof case features a 5-year warranty against defects.

As of this posting, ThermoWorks is discount the Thermapen ONE by 20%. No coupon code required, check product page to see if you can still get in on this.

Thermapen ONE

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