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5 Super Strong Neodymium Magnets + Double-Sided Adhesive

LOVIMAG Super Strong Neodymium Disc Magnets, Powerful Rare Earth Magnets with Double-Sided Adhesive for Fridge, DIY, Building, Scientific, Craft, and Office Magnets – 1.26 inch x 1/8 inch

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MAGNETS COATED - Ni+Cu+Ni Triple Layer Coated. The Best Coating Available, which Provides a Shiny and Rust Resistan
POWERFUL MAGNETS - Made of Strongest Magnetic Material! Strong Holding Power, Holding Power is not Less than 18 lb per Magnet with Direct Touch and Direct Pull.
MAGNETS DIMENSIONS - Diameter 32mm x Thick 3mm (approx. 1.26" x 1/8" ). Tolerances: ±2mm x ±2mm.
DIY PROJECTS & SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS - Refrigerator Magnets, Shower Door, Work or Office, Scientific Purposes, Arts and Crafts or School Classroom.
QUALITY GUARANTEED - Made under ISO 9001 Quality Systems. The Highest Quality Available! 30 Days Money Back Guaranteed!

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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.

Potential uses: Use as “keeper magnets” to retrieve and secure stir bars in yeast starters. Use as part of a DIY stir plate build. Use to help secure a DIY magnetic drip tray on your kegerator. Assist with keeping signs, labels and notes in place.

Also: How To: Step by Step Making a Magnetic Drip Tray

LOVIMAG Super Strong Neodymium Disc Magnets, Powerful Rare Earth Magnets with Double-Sided Adhesive for Fridge, DIY, Building, Scientific, Craft, and Office Magnets – 1.26 inch x 1/8 inch, Pack of 5 – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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How To: Step by Step Making a Magnetic Drip Tray

Pictured: Update International (DTS-419) 4″ x 19″ Rectangular Drip Tray, Stainless Steel – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Step by Step instructions for making a magnetic drip try for your Kegerator or Keezer.

This is a project that requires materials and tools. Operate power tools carefully. 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.

By: HBF Reader Andrew Cunje

Materials:

Update International (DTS-419) 4″ x 19″ Rectangular Drip Tray, Stainless Steel – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Alternate: DasMarine 19″ Length 4″ Width Rectangular Stainless Steel Beer Surface Mount Drip Tray
4′ of 6x.5 Poplar Wood (actual width is 5.5″)
1’4″ of 6×1 Poplar Wood (actual width is 5.5″) Note: A thicker wood will suffice for this…remember the longer the wood extends down from the joint, the less likely the magnetic bond will break from the leverage applied to the edge of the drip tray.)
4-5ft of Decorative Trim of your choice (Sold in lengths of 8′)
MUST BE 1.25-1.5 inch trim. I used 1.5 which I highly recommend.
3/4″ mounting screws (for magnets) or Epoxy/Gorilla Glue
1″ wood screws
Brad/Finishing Nails
1 large old school hard drive magnets (Bigger with Mounting Holes than newer drives) (Alternative: rare earth neodymium magnets that are .5″ thick (Approximately 8); these can be stacked if you can only find .25″ magnets)
Wood Glue
Wood Putty (Optional)
Wood Stain (Optional)
Tennis Racket Grip Tap (Or an old yellow rubber glove). Anything rubbery and tacky to increase friction against the fridge.

Update International (DTS-419) 4" x 19" Rectangular Drip Tray, Stainless Steel

DasMarine 19" Length 4" Width Rectangular Stainless Steel Beer Surface Mount Drip Tray, No Drain, Silver

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Make an E-Paper Tap Handle!

Pictured: Resin Tap Handle Build using waveshare e-paper display, more info below

Updated: November 13, 2024

Share your build!

If you put together a build… We’d love to share the details with your fellow homebrewers. Email us the deets.

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VIVOSUN 400 GPH Utility Pump + Draft Line Cleaning Builds

VIVOSUN 400GPH Submersible Pump

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Dimensions: 4.1'' x 2.52'' x 2.95''; The 5ft. long power cord offers convenient installation; Max Flow Rate: 400 GPH (1500L/H); Max Lift Height: up to 5.3 ft.; Watt: 15W; Voltage: 110-120V
Detachable & Cleanable: This compact water pump is easy to hide or disguise and no additional tools are needed for disassembly and cleaning
A Variety of Outlet Positions: Place the pump flat and choose whichever outlet position suits your needs
Wide Range of Application: High performance energy-efficient pump designed for use in ponds, fountains, waterfalls, hydroponic systems, irrigation systems and other water features
4 Suction Cups: The 4 suction cups are strong and require no extra tools to secure; You can choose vertical or horizontal fixing according to your needs

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I use a similar pump (different manufacturer, features and specifications) for a recirculating draft line cleaning setup. Note that fittings sizes are different on this pump vs the one I use in that build. Adjust accordingly Another possible homebrewing application would be to set this up for use a part of a recirculating wort chiller setup.

What are Other’s Saying? Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “keg” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

VIVOSUN 400GPH Submersible Pump(1500L/H, 15W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 5.2ft High Lift, Fountain Pump with 5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Pond, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Adding a Tri-clamp Fitting to a Homebrew Keg Lid

This article is by Homebrew Finds Reader Kris G. Thank you Kris for your creativity and hard work!

Editors Note: This is an advanced project that requires additional tools, skill and materials. This post outlines the process that Kris took to modify his keg lid with a weldless tri-clamp bulkhead. Product specifications can change over time, double check to make sure that current specifications match your needs.

Adding a Tri-clamp Fitting to a Homebrew Keg Lid

Carboys, conicals, buckets, kegs, etc. There is an ever-growing number of options for fermentation vessels. I recently moved away from carboys to experiment with pressurized fermentation. I didn’t feel like buying anything new, so why not repurpose a corny keg for fermentation? This past year I “right-sized” my batches down to 2.5-3 gallons making a corny the perfect size for fermenting. With a couple modifications (shortened dip tube, hop screen, etc), I had an old 5 gallon corny now as a dedicated fermenter. An added bonus was that it fit perfectly in my temp-controlled chest freezer.

Fermenting in a Keg Using TC Equipped Lid

Related: Fermenting Under Pressure

Commercial Option Now Available, Build Continues Below:

304 stainless steel Cornelius Keg Lid with 1.5″ Tri-clamp Ferrule,NEW Corny Beer Keg Lid 60PSI PRV Food Grade Dry Hopper – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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I started seeing some other homebrew fermenters with tri-clamp connections on top. Blogs all around showed them used with blowoff tubes, thermowells, carbonation stones, CIP spray balls, etc. It seemed like a great universal connection with a ton of uses. Most importantly to me, I wanted the tri-clamp connection to build an oxygen-free dry hop dropper (that build is an article for another day).

TC Equipped Lid with Butterfly Valve – Also: Color Coded Keg O-Rings

Read on to see my trials and tribulations while adding a TC bulkhead to my corny lid.
Build note: This is a weldless build. If you’ve got the ability/skill/tools to weld stainless, go for it!

Safety Note: Ensure that you are using all tools properly and wearing all the proper PPE. You will be drilling/cutting metal which is both sharp and hot.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HBF is not responsible for your irresponsibility. At time of this writing, I am fully up to date with my tetanus shot. That may or may not be related…

Supplies

Cornelius keg lid with wideset bail (the lids that have the narrow straight bails don’t leave enough room)
Weldless tri-clamp bulkhead
1-5/8” (41mm) Tungsten Carbide Hole Saw (or step bit)

Editors Note: Note that multiple variations of these products may be available, as such a different version may appear at these links. Double check sizes and features.

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FOUR x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts

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Withstand 60-PSI Carbonation Pressure, Complete No Leaking Sealing O-Ring Design and Huge Upgrade From Old Plastic Version: MRbrew carbonation cap comes with necessary brewing sealing o-rings and washer replacemets to prevent leaks, there is a big flat gasket inside this carbonation cap compared to the old version plastic bottle filling cap, can run your carbonator at 60 psi pressure and hold pressure overnight, beer will not go flat, make a airtight seal and good fit for force carbonation.
Sealing Gasket is Not Easy to Fall Out and Include 5/16 Barb Fitting Spare O-ring: the inside rubber sealing gasket features a right size for being placed tightly inside carbonating cap, which will stay in on its own when unscrewing off bottle filling cap, also provide 5/16'' beer nipple barb sealing o-ring replacements even such o-ring is screwed inside getting well protected. unlike other polished finish carbonation caps, you can grip this plastic carbonation cap easily when removing.
Unique Carbonation Cap Keg Post is Perfect for Ball Lock System and Removable Beer Barb: carbonation cap features a unique keg post that has versatility and ease of use, can connect to both gas and liquid disconnects easily, beer 5/16'' hose barb not only enables carbonation cap to carbonate, but to be used for liquid connections and for cleaning as well. made of healthy plastic, no odors, no burrs or unfinished machining anywhere, will not bring strange smell to the carbonation drinks.
Screws onto Standard 2L Soda Bottles Very Securely: this soda drink bottle filling cap features a great accuracy 1-1/8-8UN female thread that can be comparable to the thread of stainless carbonation cap, merge with the plastic PET bottle threads very smoothly, seals the bottles well without needing much torque, screws on and off of bottles easily creating a perfect tight seal every time, excellent tool if you are making homebrewing and kegging.
Perfect for Various Brewing Occasions and Reduce CO2 Loss when Do Brewing Cleaning: carbonation cap is a cool way to re-carbonate beverage quickly, no foaming, great alternative for growlers, allows you to serve portable home brew beer, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake or holiday parties, other outdoor activities, brings big convenience to mobile kegging. also can run the cleaner through beer lines from a small soda bottle preventing a larger keg from wasting more co2.

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PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers. Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew. Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport. This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer. Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2. Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
Draft Line Cleaning Projects: I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump Conversion | Building a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

Some carbonation cap models are universal fit and some work only with gas posts. For draft line cleaning projects to work well, at least in my opinion, the carb cap that’s used needs to be universal. As of this posting, the product page says this works with both liquid and ball lock posts. Check the product description for current specs.

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 4 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16” Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: [3 PCS] MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap Tee Adapter, Allow Gas In and Beer Out Simultaneously, Homebrew Kegging Soda Beer PET Bottles Ball Lock Type Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap 3-Way Connector – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Winkeyes 528 GPH Utility Pump + Our Draft Line Cleaning Builds

Winkeyes Fountain Pump 528GPH with 86″ Lift, 30W Small Submersible Fountain Water Pump for Outdoor Indoor Tabletop Water Fountain, Aquarium, Fish Tank, 5.5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles (Green-30W)

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Winkeyes Fountain Pump 528GPH with 86″ Lift, 30W Small Submersible Fountain Water Pump for Outdoor Indoor Tabletop Water Fountain, Aquarium, Fish Tank, 5.5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles (Green-30W) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Pressure Gauge – 0 to 60 PSI – by PIC Gauges + Our Spunding Build

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Black Steel Case With Chrome Bezel
Brass Socket And Movement
Phosphor Bronze Bourdon Tube
Dry Non-Fillable
3-2-3% Accuracy

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A potential homebrew application for this is to use it as part of a Spunding Valve Build. A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, fix over-carbonated beers and lots more. See: Build a Spunding Valve

PIC Gauge S101D-254D 2.5″ Dial, 0/60 psi Range, 1/4″ Male NPT Connection Size, Bottom Mount Single Scale Dry Pressure Gauge with a Black Steel Case, Brass Internals, Chrome Bezel, and Plastic Lens – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

PIC Gauges S101D-254D Bottom Mount Single Scale Dry Pressure Gauge w/ Black Steel Case, Brass Internals, Chrome Bezel, Plastic Lens, 2.5" Dial, 0/60 psi Range, 1/4" Male NPT

Control Devices - CR25-100 -CR25 CR Series Brass Pressure Relief Valve, 0-100 psi Adjustable Pressure Range, 1/4" Male NPT

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Winters PEM Series Steel All Purpose Pressure Gauge + Our Spunding Valve Resource Post

Winters PEM Series Steel Dual Scale Economical All Purpose Pressure Gauge with Brass Internals, 0-100 psi/kpa, 2″ Dial Display, +/-3-2-3% Accuracy, 1/4″ NPT Bottom Mount

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DRY PRESSURE GAUGE: Make sure your machine is functioning at peak performance! This pressure gauge is made of brass wetted parts for measuring non-corrosive liquid & gas pressure. Great for HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, air compressors & more.
DUAL SCALE GAUGE: This pressure gauge features a dual-scale gauge 0-15 psi/kPa and can be installed anywhere in the circuit to easily measure pressure at any point. With an acrylic lens for maximum clarity, providing accurate, clear readings at all times
STURDY & IP52 CERTIFIED: This circular dial is enclosed in a steel case for environmental protection and is IP52 certified for protection against dust or liquids. This pressure gauge is built to last, so you can count on it when the pressure mounts.
ACCURATE RESULT: Its display accuracy is + or - 3/2/3% over the entire range of the gauge (ASME B40.100 Grade B) & has a 1/4-inch NPT male connection in the lower mount. Perfect fit with no leaks and is easy to read.
PRODUCT DETAILS: Variation: PEM Economy Pressure Gauge. Dial Size: 2" (50mm.) Dimension: 3 x 2 x 1.2 inches. Accuracy: +/- 3-2-3%. Material: Bronze and Brass. Case: Steel painted Black. For non-clogging and non-corroding media.

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I use a similar sort of gauge gauge (different specs, manufacturer and model) in my Spunding Valve Build. A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, fix over-carbonated beers and more. See: [Build a Spunding Valve].

Winters 2 inch Dial Size, Multi Function Economy Utility Dry Pressure Gauge, Brass Internals, Black Steel Case, Dual Scale 0-100 psi/kPa, 3-2-3% Accuracy, 1/4 inch NPT Bottom Mount, Pressure Gauge – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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THREE x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts + Fun With Carbonation Caps!

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Highlighted Features

Withstand 60-PSI Carbonation Pressure, Complete No Leaking Sealing O-Ring Design and Huge Upgrade From Old Plastic Version: MRbrew carbonation cap comes with necessary brewing sealing o-rings and washer replacemets to prevent leaks, there is a big flat gasket inside this carbonation cap compared to the old version plastic bottle filling cap, can run your carbonator at 60 psi pressure and hold pressure overnight, beer will not go flat, make a airtight seal and good fit for force carbonation.
Sealing Gasket is Not Easy to Fall Out and Include 5/16 Barb Fitting Spare O-ring: the inside rubber sealing gasket features a right size for being placed tightly inside carbonating cap, which will stay in on its own when unscrewing off bottle filling cap, also provide 5/16'' beer nipple barb sealing o-ring replacements even such o-ring is screwed inside getting well protected. unlike other polished finish carbonation caps, you can grip this plastic carbonation cap easily when removing.
Unique Carbonation Cap Keg Post is Perfect for Ball Lock System and Removable Beer Barb: carbonation cap features a unique keg post that has versatility and ease of use, can connect to both gas and liquid disconnects easily, beer 5/16'' hose barb not only enables carbonation cap to carbonate, but to be used for liquid connections and for cleaning as well. made of healthy plastic, no odors, no burrs or unfinished machining anywhere, will not bring strange smell to the carbonation drinks.
Screws onto Standard 2L Soda Bottles Very Securely: this soda drink bottle filling cap features a great accuracy 1-1/8-8UN female thread that can be comparable to the thread of stainless carbonation cap, merge with the plastic PET bottle threads very smoothly, seals the bottles well without needing much torque, screws on and off of bottles easily creating a perfect tight seal every time, excellent tool if you are making homebrewing and kegging.
Perfect for Various Brewing Occasions and Reduce CO2 Loss when Do Brewing Cleaning: carbonation cap is a cool way to re-carbonate beverage quickly, no foaming, great alternative for growlers, allows you to serve portable home brew beer, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake or holiday parties, other outdoor activities, brings big convenience to mobile kegging. also can run the cleaner through beer lines from a small soda bottle preventing a larger keg from wasting more co2.

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Applications:

PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers. Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew. Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport. This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer. Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2. Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
Draft Line Cleaning Projects: I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump Conversion | Building a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 3 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16” Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Building a Dry Hopper for Corny Kegs – Dry Hop Under Pressure!

Thanks to /u/NachoTacocat on r/homebrew for this photo and build info!

Benefits of Fermenting Under Pressure + The Challenges of Dry Hopping Under Pressure

Fermenting under pressure has some great benefits. One of the challenges that using this method presents is… dry hopping. When fermenting under pressure the beer is carbonated. Adding dry hops to a fermented and carbonated beer, especially one at relatively warm fermentation temps equates to a Mentos+Diet Coke sort of situation. The hops provide lots and lots of nucleation points that can cause the beer to erupt expelling foam all over the place in the process denaturing head retaining proteins.

FermZilla fermenters from Kegland have a ready made solution called the Hop Bong. It allows you easily dry hop under pressure. Since the beer and dry hops are under pressure you don’t have foaming problems when dry hopping.

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Measureman Digital Pressure Gauge & My Spunding Valve Build

Measureman 2-1/2″ Dial Size Digital Air Pressure Gauge with 1/4” NPT Bottom Connector and Protective Boot, 0-60psi, Accuracy 1%, Battery Powered, with LED Light

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For pneumatic, air pressure measuring, typical for tire gauge, tire inflator, air pressure system etc.
Dial size: 2-1/2", blue backlight
Plastic case and protective boot,
Solid brass connection, standard 1/4"NPT male
0-60psi, bar, kg/cm2, kpa, Accuracy:1%

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Note from HBF: For whatever reason this offering seems to periodically change. The one I’m intending to link to is a 2 1/2 dial with 1/4″ NPT that reads 0 to 60 PSI. It’s possible a different variation will show up.

A possible homebrew application for this is to use it as part of a Spunding Valve Build. A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, fix over-carbonated beers and lots more. See: Build a Spunding Valve

Measureman 2-1/2″ Dial Size Digital Air Pressure Gauge with 1/4” NPT Bottom Connector and Protective Boot, 0-60psi, Accuracy 1%, Battery Powered, with LED Light – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Lyqily 400 GPH Utility Pump + Our Draft Line Cleaning Builds

Lyqily 400GPH Water Pump Ultra Quiet 25W Submersible Fountain Aquarium Fish Pond Hydroponic Pump with 6.6ft High Lift, 5.9ft Two-pin Plug Power Cord, 3 Nozzles(0.51″/0.63″/0.75″)

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【ADJUSTABLE】Designed with a adjusting knob, allowing to adjust the water flow rate.
【STEADY STAY】Rubber suction cups can be a good fit in the glass surface, to help keep it stability.
【CLEANABLE】No need any tools to detach it, easy to separate, easy to clean.
【ULTRA-QUIET】Energy-saving low power, keep reliability and low noise operation, giving you quiet environment.
【WIDELY USED】This submersible pump is perfect for aquariums, fountains, ponds and hydroponic systems, etc.

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Lyqily 400GPH Water Pump Ultra Quiet 25W Submersible Fountain Aquarium Fish Pond Hydroponic Pump with 6.6ft High Lift, 5.9ft Two-pin Plug Power Cord, 3 Nozzles(0.51″/0.63″/0.75″) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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10″ Filter Housing [Hop Randall, Water or Beer Filter Projects]

Hydronix HF3-10CLWH12PR, 10″ Clear Housing with White Rib Cap For RO & Filtration Systems, 1/2″ Ports with Relief Button

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10 inch
NSF standard 42 certified material
1/2 inch Ports
San material body
75 psi max. Pressure

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Possible homebrewing uses for this: Hop Randall for infusing hops and spices at serving time [See: Use a Hop Randall for Increased Hop Flavor and Aroma], Water filter for brewing water or beer and wine filter. Note this would all be projects and require additional materials to complete. Make sure this meets the specifications for any intended application.

Hydronix HF3-10CLWH12PR, 10″ Clear Housing with White Rib Cap For RO & Filtration Systems, 1/2″ Ports with Relief Button – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Measureman Digital Pressure Gauge + My Spunding Valve Build

Measureman 2-1/2″ Dial Size Digital Air Pressure Gauge with 1/4” NPT Bottom Connector and Protective Boot, 0-60psi, Accuracy 1%, Battery Powered, with LED Light

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Highlighted Features

For pneumatic, air pressure measuring, typical for tire gauge, tire inflator, air pressure system etc.
Dial size: 2-1/2", blue backlight
Plastic case and protective boot,
Solid brass connection, standard 1/4"NPT male
0-60psi, bar, kg/cm2, kpa, Accuracy:1%

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400 GPH Submersible Pump, Brushless Motor, Stainless Impeller Shaft + Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Build

Winkeyes 400GPH Pump

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

Highlighted Features

USE BRUSHLESS MOTOR, run smoothly, low noise, long working life compared with brush motor, keep it quiet and not scare the fish.
ANTI DRY BURNING DESGIN, the fish pong pump can withstand 48 hours dry burning. So no need to worry about there is not enough water in your fish tank when you go on a short trip.
STRONG POWER HIGH LIFT, this fountain pump max lift height: 6.9ft. 25W high efficiency motor for energy saving. Lift height is a max height the water goes up, after connecting the water pipe to the nozzle (Make sure the joint sealed securely and tightly)
STAINLESS STEEL PUMP IMPELLER SHAFT, corrosion resistance, strong driving, long working life, so JAKIELAX submersible pump also fit for sea water
SUCTION CUP 2 NOZZLES ADJUSTABLE FLOW RATE, 4 individual powerful suction cups that hold the pump securely on the right side of aquarium, vertically or horizontally. water change pump has 2 nozzles for optional

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Winkeyes 400GPH Water Pump with 48 Hours Anti Dry Burning, Ultra Quiet 25W Submersible Fountain Aquarium Fish Pond Hydroponic Pump with 6.9ft High Lift, 5.9ft Power Cord, 2 Nozzles

– affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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VIVOSUN 800 GPH Utility Pump + Draft Line Cleaning Builds

VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump

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Specs & Dimensions: 4.33*2.87*3.68 inches; Max flow rate: 800 GPH (3000L/H); Max lift height: up to 10 ft.; Wattage: 24W; Voltage: 110-120V
Adjustable Flow Rate: The fountain pump is designed with an adjusting knob, allowing you to get the amount of water pressure you want. The maximal flow rate can be up to 800GPH
Detachable & Cleanable: This powerful yet small-sized water pump is easy to hide and disguise; No tools are necessary for disassembly and it’s very easy to clean
Many Possible Placement Positions: Place the pump flat on its base, stick it on an angled or vertical surface, and manually rotate it into any position you need
Wide Range of Applications: This is a high-performance, energy-efficient pump and is well-designed for use in fish tanks, fountains, hydroponic systems, irrigation systems, etc

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What are Other’s Saying? Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “beer” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump(3000L/H, 24W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 10ft. High Lift, Fountain Pump with 6.5ft. Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Pond, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Ferroday Stainless Carbonation Cap for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts + Hands on Review

Stainless steel ball lock carbonation cap with barb. Includes replacement o-ring.

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Heavy Duty Stainless Carbonation Cap: High quality stainless steel carbonation cap, well made for rust resistance and corrosion-proof. Would last for a long time in good condition. A must have equipment for homebrew Carbonation
Great for Homebrew Carbonation/ Cleaning: This ball lock carbonation cap is most used for homemade beverage carbonation, and meanwhile it is great for cleaning beer/ soda/ water/ juice lines. Easy to set up
Easy Forced Carbonation Drinks: Ideal for forced carbonation drinks in PET bottles. Fit for most soft drink PET bottles. Just simply attach this cap with a PET bottle and a ball-lock gas disconnect to send CO2 into the bottle for beverage carbonation. Your homemade drinks will be right ready for drinking
Food Safe Gasket/ No Leaks: We use premium material for the gaskets and o-rings. High-resilient food safe rubber gaskets seal against the threads and give you no leak connections! We updated our package with 2 more O-rings and 1 more gasket for replacement
No Regrets Purchase: Stainless steel made carbonation cap weighs about 3.6oz. If any leaks, please change the O-ring or Gasket with the extra ones. We are committed to offering you high-quality products as well as superior service! Please let us know if there are any problems with this Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap, we will try our best to serve you. Provide technical support

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Applications:

PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers. Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew. Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport. This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer. Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2. Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
Draft Line Cleaning Projects: I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump Conversion | Building a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

One of the questions that arises on these type of carb caps, is… does it work with both liquid and gas posts? Some models are universal fit and some work only with gas posts. For draft line cleaning projects to work well, at least in my opinion, the carb cap that’s used needs to be universal. I’m happy to report that the one I received did indeed work with both liquid and ball lock posts. Check product description for current specs.

Check out my Hands on Review of this great carb cap.

FERRODAY Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Counter Pressure Bottle Filling 5/16 Barb CO2 Coupling to Carbonate Soda Beer Water Stainless Steel PET Bottle Filling Carbonation Cap & O-ring + Flat Gasket – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

FERRODAY Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Forced Carbonation PET Bottle Filling 5/16 Barb CO2 Coupling to Carbonate Soda Beer Stainless Steel PET Bottle Carbonation Cap + O-ring + Gasket

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Set of 4 Heavy Duty Swivel Casters

Set of Four Heavy Duty Casters

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Standard: A set of 4 caster wheels, 2 inch Polyurethane (PU) Swivel caster wheels,a box with screwdrivers, screws and iron washers
Wide use: widely used indoor and outdoor, trolleys, workbench, furniture, shelves and other items commonly found in workshops, garages, kitchens, offices etc.
Heavy duty and double ball bearing: Our 2 inch heavy duty top plate swivel caster wheels can carry 150Lbs, double bearing.
Double brake: Our top plate swivel caster wheels have double brake, it can brake the rotation direction of the bottom plate and the direction of the wheel forward, which is easy to operate.
Silence: Silent, easy to push, strong load capacity.

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Note from HBF: Your around-the-brewery project may need some casters.

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Using Temperature Activated Stickers to See Keg Levels

Thanks to u/CivilDistribution576 on r/homebrewing for this tip and picture

u/CivilDistribution576 Says…

They sell these sheets that are like 1 square foot vinyl stickers that change color at 59°F. I cut a strip out of one and placed it from top to bottom of the keg. Throw it in the kegerator and the sticker is a bold color (<59°F), take it out, and rub it to generate heat until the color turns white. Give it a couple seconds, and the color will be restored up to the level of the beer and make a clear indication of the fullness of the keg.

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