Truitt,

Thanks!!

Steve ;-)

On Thu, 07 Apr 2005 08:42:02 -0800, truitt wrote:

>Steve,
>
>I think you will enjoy your Mini-Brew. And I think the CO2 injection
>was a good choice. I got mine with the gasket kit, but I don't use
>the gasket anymore. I rigged a CO2 incjection system by running some
>1/4" tubing from my kegging system.
>
>One more tip: wrap the threads on the fittings with at least 3 or 4
>layers of Teflon tape , especially for the plastic/plastic
>connections. Be careful not to cross-thread anything. I like to fill
>it with water (or cleaning solution) to check for leaks. If you get a
>leak chances are you just need to tighten the fitting a bit, but I
>find checking for leaks less stressful if it isn't full of wort or
>must.
>
>Cheers,
>Truitt
>
>On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 17:39:25 -0400, Steve Leonard
> wrote:
>
>>Truitt, Joe, and Ray,
>>
>>Thanks for the insights and advice on the conical fermenters. The one
>>I am getting is the Mini-Brew 8 gal. I am adding on the fermentation
>>thermometer and the CO2 injection system. I am excited about using it.
>>I have a Valpolicella kit waiting to get started with it! Thanks again
>>for the great info. I'll post how things go with it.
>>
>>Steve ;-)
>