As 1- and 2- gallon brewer, I'm wondering if you can use CO2 to purge O2, since 1- or 2- gallons won't fill it up?
1418343
The co2 from brewing will create enough pressure to force the liquid out first, since the intake valve is at the bottom of the tank. The co2 cartridge is really a propellant, push the liquid out but not altering the co2 content of the liquid. You want to have o2 in the tank for brewing, but once you "tap" the tank, clear the lines, and "charge" it with co2, the o2 is gone and it won't ferment
1418344
The co2 from brewing will create enough pressure to force the liquid out first, since the intake valve is at the bottom of the tank. The co2 cartridge is really a propellant, push the liquid out but not altering the co2 content of the liquid.You want to have o2 in the tank for brewing, but once you "tap" the tank, clear the lines, and "charge" it with co2, the o2 is gone and it won't ferment
1418345
You can purge some air out with the CO injector......but i would worry about a ton of room at the top. Fermentation would cause more gas, and it could cause a big pressure build up.......which could go boom when you attach the tap.
1418346
Yes, you can use the CO2 cartridge as pictured to purge the O2 from any headspace. But, the cartridge as pictured will not force carb your beer.
1439662
If you use less water (say, half as much as normal), puncture the CO2 canister, then vigorously shake the bottle for ten seconds, finally let it stand for another ten seconds before depressurizing, you will get greater carbonation without risking damage to the product. That would be the equivalent of using twice as many CO2 canisters on a full bottle. Hope that helps!
1478279
Yes u can use air instead of co2 and no u can't use the tank in the package for air
449212
I have found that you can use a small scoby for large amounts (i have only gone up to 2 gallons) but it seems to take longer to ferment. hope this helps!
226962
Yes, as long as the growler can be capped. No twist caps. Leave more head space before you cap it, otherwise you Co2 will pop the cap. For ingredients, just go to your local home brew store where they'll help with the ingredient kits.
2170831
I actually brew myself. If you're looking to use this to just bottle your already-carbonated beer, you'll be perfectly fine. As far as carbonating your beer via priming sugars in this growler goes, I'm not really sure. The seal seems similar to other seals I've used in the past for priming sugar carbonation so I think you'd be fine as long as you get your measurements right. I wouldn't put in too much more than about 2-3 tablespoons if you're looking to go that route.Hope that helped!
1431631
No, You can use recipe kits or use your own ingredients. This is the basic setup you would need to brew two-stage beer, the plastic is the primary fermenter and the glass (carboy) is the secondary fermenter. Two-stage brewing results in a more conditioned clearer beer. Salute!
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These are pretty small, so a lot would depend on the size of your brew. I guess you technically could, but it would probably take twice as long for the kombucha to ferment to taste, so I wouldn't. I would just start with the full scoby. After one or two batches, you'll have a second layer anyway. I brew about 3/4 of a gallon at a time and I bought 2 of these scobys to start with.
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It can. The yeast that produce the co2 take time to get started. Give it a couple days for solid co2 production. Check the line for water. I'd also always advise looking into how co2 affects tank water and fish.
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Yes. Cut dose by half. The recommended 1 can to 20 gallons works well in most cases. I have had performance issues when I've used too much although I don't think it would hurt anything. On the other hand, I don't know if too much would hurt the o2 sensors or cat converter.
785574
I don't think so. This is made to be used with the CO2 being discharged underwater. Without the pressure of the water, the canisters will empty in less than a day.
1534922
I don't think it will its a one gallon keg with tap at bottom but that said it an awesome little keg I usually keg and CO2 carbonate all my home brew but with these I can take a gallon from each batch and naturally carb some for comparison
1258051
i have successfully used 1/2 gallon jars with this canner- do not recall how many canner will hold- you can put empty jars in empty canner to see how many it will hold.
1065890
You need to use between 800 mL and 1 L. The black plastic stem that injects the CO2 needs to be submerged.
982629
Probably not good for it - that CO2 wants to go somewhere. You could put a T-valve on the line to cut off the supply to the tank and redirect it to outside the tank. It functions just like a very low-power air bubbler.
1478278
No the tank can only be used for co2. If you want to use air you will need to purchase a hpa tank.
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I tried to use this larger auto-siphon with a one gallon carboy and it did not work. I have my one gallon carboy filled to the bottom of the neck to minimize oxidation, and using this siphon caused the carboy to overflow. I ended up just using tubing without a siphon to rack my carboy. I haven't tried to use this siphon with a carboy that is filled less full.