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  1. Petefin

    First kit

    Thanks for all the great advice, I now have all the information I need to get started. Just need to get my King keg holding pressure, but that's another story Cheers, Pete
  2. Petefin

    First kit

    Hi Clint, Thanks for all the info, greatly appreciated. Is the wet malt extract you can buy from the likes of Holland and Barrett the same weight for weight as the dried malt extract? Cheers, Pete
  3. Petefin

    First kit

    Hi Clint, That's great, thanks for this information. Good to go with the yeast packet supplied? Cheers, Pete
  4. Petefin

    First kit

    Hi Clint, It's a single can, 1.8kg. Instructions say add 1kg. of brewing sugar. Also says OG 1040 to 1044. Cheers, Pete
  5. Petefin

    First kit

    Hi Guys, Just about to start my first kit after many years away from brewing. Could I possibly tap into your hard earned knowledge? My kit is a Muntons IPA bitter kit, 40 pint. I believe malt extract is better than the brewing sugar I have, but how much malt/brewing sugar should I use to give...
  6. Petefin

    King keg leak

    Thank you for your kind words Terym, once I have the mods finished to my King keg cap, I'll post some photos. Cheers, Pete
  7. Petefin

    King keg leak

    Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies. The King keg is new. It's disappointing that the rubber valve is leaking at 2 psi. As increase the pressure up to 10 psi, it only gets much worse. As I mentioned before, I am an engineer, been involved with pneumatics for decades. A rubber band is about as crude...
  8. Petefin

    King keg leak

    Hi again, Just found a UK valve manufacturer who does a range of pressure relief valves in 5 psi increments from 5 psi upwards. What would be the recommended working pressure for a King keg? Would it sit all day at 15 psi or would I be safer with the 10 psi valve? Cheers, Pete
  9. Petefin

    King keg leak

    Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum and just getting back into brewing after many years away. Got myself a bottom tap King keg. As an engineer and years ago having all sorts of leak problems with a Rotokeg, I thought I would address potential problems before starting my first brew. I have fitted a...
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