120 mm USB Powered Fan w/Speed Control [Stir Plate Project, Kegerator Circulation] – $13.99 + free prime ship

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S3, Quiet 120mm USB Fan, UL-Certified for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling

AC Infinity MULTIFAN S3, Quiet 120mm USB Fan

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  • Ultra-quiet UL-certified USB fan designed to cool various electronics and components.
  • Features a multi-speed controller to set the fan’s speed to optimal noise and airflow levels.
  • Dual-ball bearings have a lifespan of 67,000 hours and allows the fans to be laid flat or stand upright.
  • USB plug can power the fan through USB ports found behind popular AV electronics and game consoles.
  • Fan Size: 4.7 x 4.7 x 1 in. | Airflow: 52 CFM | Noise: 18 dBA | Bearings: Dual Ball

From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

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This model is nice because it’s USB powered. USB power blocks are easy to be had. That means no manual wiring and no guessing voltage. And, generally speaking, it’s not as expensive as some of the pre-wired options out there. This also has a speed control. That could potentially be useful for stir plate projects although I have no idea if it would offer the granularity needed for that sort of project.

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Inkbird IHT-1P Backlit Digital, Instant Read, Waterproof, Rechargeable Thermometer – $16.79 on Lightning Deals

Inkbird Waterproof Instant Read, Rechargeable Digital Thermometer

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  • ⏰【The Ultra Fast Food Thermometer responds in 3-5 Seconds】And the instant read smoker meat thermometer supports lock readouts when probe is removed. The cooking thermometer calibration from-5℉~5℉ with high accuracy ± 1℃/±2℉ & Temp range of -58℉ ~ 572℉ could keep the high accuracy after a long period of use. Please note: The charging port is not waterproof, please fully insert the rubber cover when cleaning it.
  • 🔋☀【Recharged & Backlight】250mAH rechargeable lithium battery of this digital pen thermometer could last 11 hours with backlight once fully charged, convenient and eco-friendly, saves your time and money on replacing batteries. Another amazing magnet design makes the kitchen cooking instant read food thermometer easy to be stuck to the oven or refrigerator securely when not working.
  • ☔【Waterproof & Easy to clean】This cooking food meat thermometer can be washed by running water directly without fear. Support using in rainy days, makes it perfect for Liquid, Food, Meat, Candy, Cheese, Chocolate Coffee, Milk, Yogurt and Bath water temperature.
  • ✌【Easy Operation & Convenient Storage】The Kitchen meat thermometer is simple to operate, open it to turn on the device and fold the probe back to turn it off. 180 degree foldaway probe design and the internal magnet make storage convenient.✔ The Magnetic back makes the inkbird candy thermometer possible to adsorb on the surface of household appliances.
  • ☎❣【What You Get】One instant read thermometer + one calibration instruction + one USB charging cable. Get yours today, skyrocket your cooking performances!

 

  • Digital
  • Instant Read
  • Rechargeable
  • Waterproof
  • Can be Calibrated

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Commercial Grade Quart Vacuum Sealer Bags, Assorted Sizes, 150 Count [for hops and more] – $19.99 on Lightning Deals

Syntus Vacuum Sealer Bags, 150 Gallon 11" x 16" and Quart 8" x 12" and Pint 6" x 10" Commercial Grade PreCut Bag, Food Vac Bags for Storage, Meal Prep or Sous Vide

Vacuum Sealer Bags

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  • Works with All Types of Vacuum Sealers: These vacuum sealer bags are designed for matching all vacuum sealer machines. Simple operation, convenient to use.
  • PreCut Design: Total 150 count 11" x 16" gallon size and 8" x 12" quart size and 6" x 10" pint size pre-cut bags. Just pull out and use; no need to cut, no need to seal one side before putting food in.
  • Puncture Prevention: With single side embossed dotted increases suction and prevents bones from piercing; high-tenacity material provides an air isolated environment and keeps food fresh for longer.
  • BPA Free: BPA-free material with assured, perfect for food storage. Suitable for microwave oven, cabinet, fridge, or freezer storage, in addition to boiling, sous vide cooking, and more.
  • Wide Range of Application: Archive nutrition and fresh from extending the shelf life, storage for vegetables, seafood, ribs, beans, and pills; these food sealer vacuum bags work well for various purposes. Reduce food waste and manage them reasonably.

 

Use to store hops, other brewing ingredients and more

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Mason Jars For Homebrew Ingredient Storage, Yeast Starters and More

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Nukatap Sale! Faucets, Towers and Accessories + Hands on Review

  • For a limited time William’s Brewing is discounting their entire lineup of kegs, kegging systems and accessories by 15%. Valid 4/22 only
  • No coupon code necessary, discount reflected in cart.
  • Shipping is free or reasonably priced flat rate to addresses in the contiguous US depending on your order size for most items.

Includes Kegland KegsHands on Review, DuoTight Fittings – Hands on Review, Nukatap FaucetsHands on Review and lots more

Nukatap Faucets and Accessories at William’s Brewing

William’s Brewing Kegs and Kegging Sale!

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Vacuum Bag Rolls, 2 Packs 8 in x 20 ft [Preserve Hops & More] – $7.99 on Lightning Deals

Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Food Sealer Rolls Bags, 2 Packs 8 in x 20 ft Storage Bags, BPA Free, Durable Commercial Customized Size Food Bags for Food Storage and Sous Vide Cooking

Bonsenkitchen Vacuum Food Sealer Rolls Bags, 2 Packs 8 in x 20 ft Storage Bags, BPA Free, Durable Commercial Customized Size Food Bags for Food Storage and Sous Vide Cooking

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  • 【BPA FREE 】Bonsenkitchen vacuum food sealer roll bags can be microwaved, frozen, re-used, washed, boiled and dishwasher safe. Allows you to precisely control your cooking temperature to achieve perfect results. You can cook sous vide in Bonsenkitchen bags by placing them in water at any temperature up to 230°F/110°C
  • 【HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL GRADE】BonsenKitchen vacuum sealing bags have deeper air passages than other brands for a better seal, keeping food moisture and forming an airtight barrier, locking in other features and preventing damage and freezer burns
  • 【CUSTOMISED FOOD VACUUM BAGS】 Bonsenkitchen vacuum sealer roll is compatible with all major brand vacuum sealers, you can make a customized-size vacuum bag in a few seconds.
  • 【EASY TO CUT & SEAL】One side recess groove design, other side glossy transparent design. 4 mil Heavy-duty bags with embossed air-removal channels for maximum freshness
  • 【TIME & MONEY SAVING】Vacuum Seal Bags are pre-cut and ready-to-use, saving you time whenever you’re preserving leftovers, preparing make-ahead meals, and portioning bulk items in the freezer. Vacuum seal rolls allow you to make your own length according different size of food 5 times longer than zipper bags basically depending on the type of food. A best choice to preserve valuables and household things away from dust and damp.

 

Why would you want a Vacuum Sealer for homebrewing?  Vacuum sealers are indispensable for storing hops.  You can save money by getting in on bulk hop buys.  Use your vacuum sealer to break these up and to preserve freshness.  You can also store specialty grains in vacuum bags.  Other uses include: storing base grains, partial dry yeast packs and storing and preserving other beer ingredients.

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4 x Flip Top Glass Beer Bottles – No Capper Required – $19.46 on Lightning Deals

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Flip Top Beer Bottles

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  • DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Flip-top bottles are made from thick and durable glass for optimum resistance to impact and temperature changes. Whitecap is made from premium quality polypropylene and wire cap is made from stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance.
  • LEAKPROOF & AIR TIGHT CAP: The resealable cap makes sure the contents inside stay fresh as the day you stored it. Leak proof lid of brewing bottles creates an airtight barrier which keeps the beverages sealed and stops carbonation and fermentation.
  • WIDE USES: Glass bottle with stopper can be used to store everything from juices, vinegar, beverages and water to oils, kefir, kombucha, beer, milk, syrups and much more. With the size of 1 liter, you will have plenty to serve at the next party.
  • ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY: Swing top bottles make them a sound option than plastic bottles. By using these reusable glass bottles, you can cut down the use of plastic in your house.
  • "MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: Your satisfaction is our primary concern. If you are in any way unsatisfied with our flip top bottles, feel free to contact us. We will immediately offer a replacement or refund, no questions asked. Just click on the “Add to Cart” button and enjoy a risk-free purchase. "

 

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Flip Top Glass Bottle [1 Liter / 33 fl. oz.] [Pack of 4] – Swing Top Brewing Bottle with Stopper for Beverages, Oil, Vinegar, Kombucha, Beer, Water, Soda, Kefir – Airtight Lid & Leak Proof Cap – Clear – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

TWO x Cases of 24 Long Neck Beer Bottles

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New Updates… Make an E-Paper Tap Handle! Build Parts List

waveshare 2.7inch Passive NFC-Powered E-Paper Module No Battery Wireless Powering & Data Transfer Provides Android APP Black and White Display

waveshare 2.7inch Passive NFC-Powered E-Paper

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  • Novel Passive NFC Technology, No Battery Required, No More Battery Life Trouble
  • Passive NFC Solution, No Battery Required, No Messy Wiring
  • To Refresh The Display Content, Use A Smart Phone With NFC Function, Or An NFC Reader, Close To The E-Paper, It'll Be Done In A Few Seconds
  • Refreshed By Smartphone, Comes With Android APP
  • Suitable For Price Tags, Asset/Equipment Tags, Shelf Labels, Conference Name Tags...

 

This is a 2.7″ e-paper display that requires no power. I think this would make the basis for a great e-paper kegerator tap handle!

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Related: 3D Printer Projects!

These projects 3D printer projects appear to utilize a similar e-paper display

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Parts List!

Credit for this photo and build to UnworkableProphet via Printables

I’ve decided to give this build a try! Here is my parts list…

Related: RaspberryPints Digital Tap List – Step by Step Tutorial

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FERRODAY Dual Gauge CO2 Draft Beer Regulator – $38.89, Best Price

  1. FERRODAY Dual Gauge CO2 Draft Beer Regulator Dual Stage Pressure Regulator CGA-320 CO2 Tank Beer Kegerator Regulator with Relief Valve Beer Keg Pressure Regulator for Homebrew 0-60 PSI 0-3000PSI

FERRODAY Dual Gauge CO2 Draft Beer Regulator Dual Stage Pressure Regulator CGA-320 CO2 Tank Beer Kegerator Regulator with Relief Valve Beer Keg Pressure Regulator for Homebrew 0-60 PSI 0-3000PSI

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  • 【Top Quality No Leaks】: FERRODAY lifetime CO2 keg pressure regulator features a heavy-duty forged brass body, well made connections, and exquisitely crafted pressure release valve to prevent any kind of gas leakage.
  • 【Easy to Adjust by Hand】: CO2 regulator has 2 control knobs, big adjustment knob enables more precise control even small adjustments, small shut-off knob allows instantly shut off without liquid backing up the gas line, easy to turn.
  • 【Lock Ring to Hold PSI & Big Gauge Clear View】: A lock ring under the big knob, so the knob can be firmly locked to hold your pressure setting. Two Big gauges always accurately show you the CO2 volume in the cylinder and the output pressure to keg. FERRODAY keg regulator has a clear view of pressure for a better homebrew experience!
  • 【Pressure Release Valve & Filter】: Safety first! A customized pressure release valve automatically releases pressures at about 50 psi for safety concerns. Also can be manually pulled out for pressure adjustment. A sintered metal filter in the stem keeps dirt out of the regulator.
  • 【Life Time Service】We are committed to offering you high-quality products as well as superior service! Please feel free to tell if any problem, we would try our best to satisfy you. Lifetime technical support.

 

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2 x Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumpers + Replacement O-Rings – Works with Liquid AND Gas… Save 32%

Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper via Valuebrew

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A Valuebrew Exclusive! Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper with our Food Safe Silicone O-Rings.

Use to connect multiple Ball Lock keg lines without disassembling. This allows you to clean more quickly and easily and allows you to clean QDs along with draft lines.

Works with BOTH liquid and gas posts. This allows you to jump from liquid to gas to do things like purging a keg from top to bottom using the liquid out post.

Note that o-ring color may vary, but you’ll always receive our food grade, silicone ball lock o-rings. Most likely, you’ll receive the pictured custom blue o-rings but we may substitute if we run out of stock. For gas QD connections, we recommend only short term connections as we cannot guarantee a leak free connection. Pictured QDs are not included.


 

Stainless steel ball lock jumper from Valuebrew. This works with both gas and liquid QDs. That means you can jump from keg line to keg line for cleaning and also hook up to the liquid side of your keg to purge with CO2 from the top to the bottom.

These also feature Valuebrew’s Food Grade Silicone Post O-Rings. Blue are pictured, but color can vary.

Valuebrew has generally struggled keeping things in stock and they’ve… specifically struggled to keep these in stock. As of this posting, these are in stock and on sale. Beyond the discounted price, you can add a second jumper on for even less.

Valuebrew is offering a pack of two jumpers and 25 replacement o-rings for $32.97. Coupon code JUMP discounts the combo by a whopping 32%.

Double Jumper Special! < note that you must use this link along with coupon code JUMP to get the deal, the standard product will not get you the discount

Standard Page: Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumper

Hands on Review!

Hands on Review: Valuebrew Stainless Steel Ball Lock Jumpers – Works with Liquid AND Gas

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Build a Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump + New Safecid Beer Line Cleaner Review (toward end of review)

Clean kegerator lines are a key part of serving delicious beer. Bacteria and mineral build in lines can cause off flavors, quick loss of head, under-carbonated beer due to rapid co2 loss and lack of legs forming on the inside of your beer glass.


Limited Time Deal:

Helps you clean multiple lines at the same time…

Valuebrew is offering a pack of two jumpers and 25 replacement o-rings for $32.97. Coupon code JUMP discounts the combo by a whopping 32%.

Double Jumper Special! < note that you must use this link along with coupon code JUMP to get the deal, the standard product will not get you the discount

Valuebrew’s jumper is unique because of the custom color, food grade o-rings and because … it works with both liquid and ball lock jumpers.


The directions on most line cleaners call for recirculating the cleaner for some period of time.  Most affordable cleaning setups that are out there include a hand pump.  Operating one of those for 15 to 30 minutes, for each faucet, doesn’t sound fun.


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To really clean your draft lines, you need to keep solution flowing for a length of time, not just fill and wait.  Initially I tried to clean my system by pushing line cleaner out of a keg.  This was a waste of CO2.  I also found it tough to keep solution running slowly enough to get the required amount of contact time.  It’s easy to quickly push a cleaning or sanitizing solution through your system under CO2 pressure, but I found it to be a pain to try to do so slowly.  This also requires quite a bit of cleaning solution versus a recirculating pump.

I decided to put together a recirculating draft line cleaning pump setup.

Building a Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump

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Rebuilding & Reconditioning Homebrew Kegs!

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This post will walk you through rebuilding your homebrew keg, step by step.  From de-labeling to cleaning to replacing warn out parts.



What Does Reconditioned/Rebuilt Mean?

The short answer is probably… nothing.  I think reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished are basically synonyms and there is no standard definition for any of these terms.

Here are the different definitions I’ve seen from different retailers via their offerings:

The short answer is probably… nothing.  I think reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished are basically synonyms and there is no standard definition for any of these terms.

Here are the different definitions I’ve seen from different retailers via their offerings:

  • The keg is untouched, but is in okay shape and holds pressure.  In this case, reconditioned means… the keg works.
  • The keg has had been tested and had faulty parts replaced.  In this case, reconditioned means, we did the minimum to get the keg working.
  • All o-rings have been replaced and any faulty parts have been replaced.  In this case, reconditioned means… reconditioned.
  • All o-rings have been replaced and any faulty parts have been replaced and the keg has been cleaned.  In this case reconditioned means reconditioned and cleaned.

Examples of Keg Conditions from MoreBeer

The takeaway is that it’s important to read descriptions when it comes to reconditioned/rebuilt/refurbished kegs.  The post walks through a complete rebuild process.


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Floating Dip Tubes… $7.99 + free ship eligible

Floating Dip Tube

Floating Dip Tube via Adventures in Homebrewing

Floating Dip Tube

My explanation of how these works…

When we carbonate a keg, pressure is being applied to the keg from the top, via the head space. Beer at the top carbonates first. That carbonation works it’s way down the keg. I’m sure there’s also some movement in the keg that helps to mix things up and distribute carbonation. But just sitting there, I think that mixing is a slow process. However it all works, practically speaking, the beer at the top carbonates more quickly compared to the beer at the bottom. This allows you to serve from the top accessing the more carbonated portion of the keg. It’s also a benefit for clarity because trub settles out heading downward. You can see this stratification in a glass carboy. As the beer starts to clear, the top clears first. I don’t think if this is exactly accurate, but I picture carbonation happening with the same sort of stratification until the beer reaches equilibrium and is equally carbonated throughout.

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Klein Tools Bottle Opener – $7.34 + free prime ship

Klein Tools 98002BT Klein Bottle Opener

Klein Tools 98002BT Klein Bottle Opener

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  • Suitable for users from the apprentice to the demanding professional
  • Cushion-Grip handle resists slippage and provides the comfort needed for frequent use
  • Bottle cap Tip-Ident, allows for quick identification in tool pouches or crowded drawers
  • Professionally designed and rigorously tested by an expert team to handle both foreign and domestic applications
  • Made in USA with high-quality stainless steel construction

 

Use to… open your favorite homebrew or craft beer.

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Five Star PBW, 4 lbs – on sale for $28.98 + free shipping

Five Star P.B.W. Cleanser - 4 Pounds

4 lbs PBW

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  • PBW is an alkaline, non-caustic, environmentally and user friendly cleaner
  • Cleaner is very effective in removing thick, difficult, and caked-on organic soils
  • Effective substitute for caustic soda cleaners and household cleaners
  • Can clean items that cannot be reached with a brush or sponge by simply soaking and rinsing
  • Safe on skin as well as stainless steel, rubber, soft metals, and on plastics

 

PBW is my cleaner of choice!

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The Last Straw Bottle Filler – on sale for… $75, save $31 + a GREAT Deal on Cannular

The Last Straw® Bottle Filler

The Last Straw® Bottle Filler

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The most effortless and ergonomic draft bottle filler available. Bottle cold, carbonated beer directly from your keg and ensure precise carbonation and sediment-free bottles.

Quick to set up and easy to clean, the Last Straw® disassembles in seconds. Comes complete with tubing and fittings. Available for Ball-Lock or Pin-Lock kegs.

Kegging your homebrew is both easy and better for your beer. Keg beer tends to come out clearer and remains more stable over time. But sometimes you still need some bottles of homebrew to share.

Dial in your psi, force carbonate your kegged beer, and bottle sediment-free homebrew with perfect carbonation. Maintain every last bubble while bottling at serving pressure for commercial-quality, competition-ready homebrew.

Ergonomic, intuitive control and one-handed operation. Go from keg to beer bottle at just 15 seconds a pop! The ergonomic handle doubles as a bucket hook, so you can keep your filler off unsanitary surfaces between fills.

Ridiculously easy to clean. The Last Straw® disassembles in an instant for quick and painless cleaning. Plus, premium materials prevent contamination, everything that touches your beer is stainless or silicone.

Convenience and control for better beer, faster. The Last Straw® is the last bottle filler you’ll ever need. Includes all necessary tubing and fittings.

Features:

Streamlines the tedious chore of bottling.
Quick to set up, the ergonomic handle makes bottling effortless.
The ergonomic handle doubles as a bucket hook, keeping your filler off unsanitary surfaces.
Last Straw® breaks down for easy cleanup.
Perfectly carbonated beer…first time…every time


The Last Straw® Bottle Filler

You can use this to fill bottles AND Cans. How about a great deal on Cannular?…

Limited Time DEAL!

An Outstanding Deal on Cannular!

Cannular Bench Top Can Seamer CAN100

Cannular Bench Top Can Seamer via MoreBeer

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The Cannular is a manual can seamer that is easy to use, reliable and beautifully simple.

Whether you’re a brewery looking to offer canned beer to go or a homebrewer wanting to keep your creations fresh and fully protected from light, the Cannular is the answer. This bench top unit is one of the most compact and easy to use can seamers you’ll find. The Cannular only requires one person to operate, and each can takes roughly 5 seconds to seam. With a two-person team, one filling and one seaming, the Cannular becomes a suitable option for nano breweries doing small canning production runs.

Operation:
The beauty of the Cannular lies in how truly simple it is to operate. With only three points of operation, it only takes a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the machine. The seaming process is as follows:

Place lid atop the can and place the can on the platform
Turn the platform lever clockwise to raise the can to the seamer
Press the button to turn the machine on and begin spinning the can
Push the seaming lever away from you and hold for 1-2 seconds
Pull the seaming lever towards yourself and hold for 1-2 seconds
Press the button to turn off the machine and stop spinning the can
Turn the platform lever counterclockwise to lower the can
That’s all there is to it!

Construction:
The Cannular was designed to be compact, durable, and safe to operate in a wet environment. The platform assembly is made from 304 grade stainless steel, so no matter how messy your canning gets, there’s no need to worry about rusting or degradation. The body of the unit is made from hammered sheet metal and bolted together with stainless steel screws. Rubber feet help keep the unit from slipping and sliding while in use. Additionally, the Cannular features built-in brackets near the feet so you have the option to mount the machine to your counter or benchtop. The Cannular runs off of 24v DC power via the Anderson socket located on the back. This lower voltage was chosen specifically to make the unit as safe to use in a wet environment as possible.

Power:
As noted above, the Cannular comes with a 24v DC Anderson socket located on the back of the unit. It does not, however, include a cord and plug. When purchasing the unit, you’ll have the option of pairing it with either a power supply with 110v plug, or with a 6 ft. long cord with Anderson plug and alligator clips. The power supply is straight forward, and allows you to plug the unit into a standard 110v power socket. The alligator clips give you the option to power the unit from a battery, and can even be used with an 18v cordless power drill battery. This is certainly the most affordable option for powering the Cannular, and we’ve found that upwards of 200 cans can be seamed on a single battery charge.

Why Cans?
So why can when you can bottle? There’s no doubt that canning has become a more and more popular format for packaging beer among craft breweries over the last several years, and with good reason. Aluminum cans aren’t just more environmentally friendly than bottles, since cans require less energy to transport and recycle, they’re also much better at protecting the quality of the beer. Whereas bottles allow in light, which leads to skunking, aluminum cans offer 100% protection from UV and other wavelengths of light that are harmful to beer. There’s still great debate surrounding whether cans or bottles are better at keeping beer fresh, but if done correctly, cans are theoretically the superior option. When a crown cap is crimped onto a bottle, the lining of the cap can form an imperfect seal on the bottle, allowing small amounts of oxygen in, as well as small amounts of CO2 out. Over time this can result in oxidation of the beer and lost carbonation. Seamed cans, on the other hand, form a much better seal that can prevent these issues. Of course, it’s important to make sure that the can is purged of oxygen before being filled, and that the can lid is sealed atop foam to eliminate oxygen from the headspace. Aside from all the “sciency stuff”, cans are just plain safer. Take your beer backpacking, camping, or poolside and rest assured that broken glass won’t ruin your day!

Specifications:
Power: 250W
Rated Speed: 3300 RPM
Gearbox Ratio: 9.8 : 1
Power Plug: Anderson Type 40A
Can Height: 45-170mm (1.8 – 6.7 inches)*
Can Diameter: 35-75mm (1.4 – 2.9 inches)*
Dimensions: 14″ L x 9″ W x 19.5″ H
Weight: 40 lbs


 

  • MoreBeer has Cannular on sale for $399.99. That’s a $150 savings.
  • For some pricing clarity, I’ve seen USED units sell for more than this.
  • This is a rare deal because the regular version of the Cannular is under a MAP agreement.  That means that it, generally speaking, cannot be discounted.  I don’t know if this is a one-off thing or if the reverse roller version will be an ongoing offering.
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DIGITAL Refractometer… $39.99!

Digital Brix Refractometer, ACEGMET Automatic Temperature Compensation Brix Refractometer Range 0-53%, ±2 PSU Accuracy, 1 PSU Resolution Brix Meter

Digital Refractometer

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  • The measurement of refractive index is simple and quick and provides the user an accepted method for sugar content analysis. Samples are measured after a simple calibration with steam distilled water. Within seconds the instrument measures the refractive index of the brix. This digital refractometer eliminates the uncertainty associated with mechanical refractometer and is easily portable for measurements in the field
  • It is easy to use with simple three button operation and fast with a response time under 3 seconds. Easy to clean, stainless steel sample well with unit rated to IP65 as "dust tight" and protected against water jets. Ideal for winemakers, brewers, fruit and vegetable growers, maple syrup producers, and food producers.
  • This handheld refractometer is small, light and simple to use as optical refractometer, but with the precision of a digital readout. They read samples as small as 0.3 ml. Sample temperature is initially displayed on the TFT screen followed by the measurement results. They have easy-to-read LCD that eliminates the possibility of interpretation errors.
  • SM20 digital brix refractometer is commonly used in the food and beverage, agriculture and wine industries. Fruit farmers will use a refractometer to check the sugar content of fruit on the vine to determine the best time for harvesting. SM20 brix refractometer is an ideal measurement instrument for the food and beverage industry.
  • The meter provides automatic calibration, automatic temperature compensation (ATC) and automatic shutoff (after 3 minutes). A sturdy water resistant case protects the electronics from wet environments and makes for easy clean ups. It features one button calibration to distilled water and indicate when the battery should be replaced

 

For me, getting a refractometer was one of those upgrades that made a lot of difference.  With a refractometer you need a sample size of two drops.  I figured that this would pay for itself in beer savings alone.  I also had just broken my hydrometer and came to the realization that hydrometers are made of breakable glass that can break! 🙂

With the aid of calculators – get a Free Non-Expiring Brewfather Trial Account –  Refractometers can be used to measure gravity throughout the brewing process.

 

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Ball Lock Mini CO2 Gas Regulator 0 to 60 PSI – $21.99, near best price + Portable Serving Resource Post

Dbgogo Hold Stable Pressure 0-60 PSI Mini Keg Regulator, No Leaking Portable Cornelius Corny Beer Growler Outdoor Picnic Party Carbonation CO2 Gas Ball Lock Disconnect keg Charger Dispenser Kit

Mini CO2 Regulator

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  • New version gets rid of bad performance: compared to other brand single-stage keg charger, this mini keg charger regulator will buffer and stabilize the pressure transferring speed to prevent the gauge damage caused by sudden high pressure, the pressure holding performance can be comparable to the dual-stage mini keg charger! compared to traditional keg charger without pressure gauge and adjustment knob, this mini regulator allows you to read pressure clearly and set a suitable carbonated value.
  • Anti-damage design and pressure adjustment knob safety design: there is a built-in metal thread ring in the mini co2 regulator bottom to prevent the bottom from being worn and damaged by the installation turning. there is a pressure adjustment knob on the top of the mini keg regulator, you can decrease pressure value by turning the pressure adjustment knob towards DECREASE direction during working process to keep user and gauge safe.
  • No leaks and quality material: the ball lock tip is designed with a sealing o-ring to guarantee a tight connection between ball lock and brass connector, which will avoid the gas leaks effectively. we also provide a spare ball lock tip white sealing washer for replacement. this mini keg charger is made of anodised aluminium, not easy to get rusted, smooth body is easy to wipe out to clean.
  • A useful lever wrench for installation: mini keg co2 regulator is easy to install for using. install a small co2 bottle to the regulator bottom first, fix the brass connector to the regulator by using and turning lever wrench clockwise secondly, then connect the gas ball lock to the co2 regulator and attach this keg charger kit to your beer keg, set your carbonated pressure by pressure adjustment knob finally. turning the adjustment knob towards INCREASE means that you are turning on keg charge
  • Portable and perfect for being used at various activities: this mini and compact mini keg regulator is compatible with 16g cartridge, can be applied to 2L, 3.6L, 5L beer growler keg, allows you to dispense beer, cold brew coffee, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake, holiday parties, and other outdoor events. no need to take the large system co2 tank, this light and small beer carbonation equipment lets you enjoy tasty drinking anytime and anywhere.

 

Use to serve your keg of homebrew on the go or as a backup in case you run out of CO2.  The good thing about this style of regulator as compared to the handheld injector style is that you can actually set a pressure and forget it.

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Tips for Brewing Mexican Lager with Lester and Magic from Barebottle Brewing Co + Buy One Get One HALF OFF

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Use CO2 Produced by Fermentation to Purge Serving Kegs, Carboys & Fermenters

A Spunding Valve allows you to maintain a set pressure. If pressure in the vessel exceeds the set point, it is expelled. It generally consists of an adjustable PRV valve, a tee, a gauge and a way to connect to your keg.


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Last Chance Ends Tonight… Keg and Kegging Sale at William’s Brewing

Keg and Kegging Sale at William’s!

  • For a limited time William’s Brewing is discounting their entire lineup of kegs, kegging systems and accessories by 15%. Valid 4/22 only
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