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How much drop distance vertically is needed for sparge to work without a pump (i.e. gravity only)
We've heard back from several users saying even 2-3 feet is all they needed to get good action off of their sparge arms in a gravity set up. The more the better of course, but you don't need much ...
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Do you make a smaller Brew Bucket for 2.5 gal batches?
Yes! Please go out to the site (click HERE) to check out the Brew Bucket Mini! You spoke and we listened! Great for meads, ciders, split 5 gal batches with diff hop additions, or just straight up s...
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Can I use a dishwasher to wash my valves and fittings?
This is not recommended because of the many variations of chlorinated agents that are used in commercial detergents. For best results, follow the instructions we provided in the box and here on the...
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Detail needed on TC flanges and bores used on your Chronical fermenters
Here is an excerpt of email dialogue on a ticket we closed out recently: From: Ss FAQs <FAQ@SsBrewTech.com>Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 3:23 PMTo: Ss Brewtech <info@ssbrewtech.com>, Zane Su...
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Cold crashing in a Brew Bucket- Should I worry about vacuum/ negative pressure ?
Here is an excerpt of a support ticket with a customer (Ben) about this.... Your logic is not flawed. However, there's really little reason to have positive pressure on the Bucket. If you leave y...
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My 3/8" vinyl tubing bends easily, is there anything I can do about that?
Apart from using zip ties and tying your lines together in such a way to reduce pressure and tendency to bend over the barbs on the coil(s), there is another thing we've seen in some customers do w...
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How to remove "beer stone" from my fermenter?
Here is an excerpt from a recent support ticket: (DO NOT USE BARKEEPER'S FRIEND ON ELECTRICALLY ETCHED MARKINGS - gal markings/logo markings) Yes, beer stones are a pain. But there are solutions wh...
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How do I install the blow-off barb for a FTSs / Bucket lid?
There are two O-rings included with the assembly. One you use with installation and the other as a spare. The one O-ring you'll use for installation goes on the top side of the lid between the ba...
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Can I move my Ss Brewtech gear by the handles when full?
No. Ss Brewtech does not recommend lifting full or partially full tanks. Tank handles should only be used to move tanks between batches. Instead of moving full Ss fermenters or Brite Tanks for gr...
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Where do the gallon markings begin on my Chronical?
7 Gallon Chronical : 4 gallons 14 Gallon Chronical: 8 gallons 1/2 BBL Chronical: 9 gallons 1 BBL Chronical: 12 gallons