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Hi I fitted one of these recently to make a bottling bucket. I used a 25mm q-max cutter and then a bit of rolled up sandpaper to open up the hole a little so the tap fitted easier. The washer needs to go on the outside. It will leak if it is on the inside.

5 gallons of Festival Golden Stag bottled today Board total 1245 Gallons

I had solar panels installed last year just after all the nice dry sunny weather. I have a small roof that is SSW facing so the maximum that could be fitted was 10 x 260W panels, i.e. a 2.6kW system. The roof is quite shallow so the sun needs to be reasonably high for maximum benefit. I have...

5 Gallons Bulldog Raja's Reward Board Total now 1029

Bottled this yesterday, 42 bottles primed with 1 tsp of table sugar as per instructions Very pale colour with a lovely smell Started 23 February OG 1045 brewed at an average 22C which is the normal house temperature (Summer is coming, need a brew fridge) Day 6 hop tea added with a thorough...

Brewed this at the beginning of January with 500g light DME and 500g of brewing sugar. OG 1040, FG 1007. Bottled after 7 days in the FV and primed with 1 tsp of table sugar per 500ml After 8 weeks it is well carbonated with a good head, very tasty like a stronger flavoured Coopers Lager. I think...

5 gallons of Coopers Draught 5 gallons of Coopers Lager 5 gallons of Muntons Bock 5 gallons of Coopers Real Ale Board Total 822

I brewed this at the beginning of February with 500g light DME and 500g of Coopers BE1 OG was 1039 and FG 1010. All bottled in 500ml bottles, primed with 1 level teaspoon of table sugar. Tried a few of these last night after only 3 ½ weeks in the bottle, clear with a reasonable head. I like...

Thanks for the welcome everyone

Hi everyone. I’m relatively new to home brewing. Started my first brew last September, mainly Coopers kits so far but have a Raja’s Reward in the FV at the moment. I found this forum about 3 brews in and has been really helpful, full of good advice. Thanks everyone Andy