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Can I use the pressurized transfer fitting for blow-off during fermentation?
While it is possible to run a 3/8" line off of our pressurized transfer fitting for use as a blow-off hose, we do not recommend it. The diameter of the outlet tubing on that fitting is narrower tha...
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After I install my ball valve on the threaded mash tun it is upside down. What should I do?
When you add about 5 wraps of tape, you should be able to rotate it into the correct position with the handle UP. If that doesn't work for you after you tighten it up you can always remove the 4 nu...
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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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I lost massive temperatures in my Mash Tun, what is wrong?
Don't worry - There is nothing wrong with your Mash Tun! We now have first-hand reports from a statistically very significant number of users (on top of our original internal test data from our o...
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My 3/8" ball valve (spigot) is clogged and I need to rack off my beer what do I do?
About the only way, this can happen is that you had the racking arm (tube) pointing UP when you transferred wort into the fermenter (our instructions clearly indicate the proper orientation). Then ...
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When in heating mode, my temp is overshooting (high)
The reason your temp overshoots the setpoint is due to the thermal storage in the coil. Basically what happens, is the hot water heats the tube and that in turn heats the surrounding beer. All of t...
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Will the neoprene jacket fit on a Brewmaster Bucket (since it has a thermowell already on the side)?
Yes. You'll need to make a very very small incision on the neoprene jacket where it rests against the thermowell (in other words, just cutting a small slice with an exacto knife will allow the pr...
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Type of ice best for use in FTSs / cooler
In order of preference (EFFICIENCY / LIFE): Plastic soda bottles (filled with water of course), frozen Big block ice Cube ice Crushed ice You will find the efficiency of bottles or block ice to b...
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Does the FTSs come with a 110-240V switchable power supply?
Yes! US style plug, but the power supply uses a pretty universal connector (common on laptop power supplies) that are super easy to source locally if you need to. Or of course, you could just use...
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Can I use a temp probe from my own temp control system in your thermowell?
The inner diameter of our thermowell is 6.5 mm We have yet to hear from a customer that has had an issue using their own temp probes in our thermowells.