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Ok lads thanks for the replies will go with the screwcaps, and see how that fairs.

I'm looking to get into wine making, but I'm unsure what's best as far as screw tops or corking is concerned. I do like the idea of corks, but heard a lot of cons with them. Im looking into the novatwists which have good review's and will order them to try. I have started to collect used wine...

Thanks for the info I appreciate it.

I was on gumtree last night and seen a few on there. I definitely need one for fermenting, but didn't think of another for chilling. It has crossed my mind what am i going to do with all these bottles lol. 600mm wide?...right ilI remember that thanks.

Cooper's say the OG should be 1038. I'll be sure to mix the ingredients well next time. I'm already looking into my next one.

I think that's why the reading was so low to begin with. I should have stood the can in hot water first, and mixed in thorough. I don't think I can have much confidence in the initial reading. It's a lesson learned for next time. I bottled up last night, and it looks good. I got a a taste out...

Tut shame he passed away. I'll check out his vids. Yeah that looks a solid bit of kit for the price.

Ah right starting to make more sense to me now. Im seriously looking into a fridge set up. I like the idea of controlling the temps. I have the room indoors as well so something to get stuck into.

You can tell a lot about a person with a handshake.

Hello mate, Just looking at that yeast now. they recommend between 11-15C. I wouldn't need my immersion heater for that?. Im understanding higher temps for ale yeasts?.

To be honest although i run them down they work ok once you get the knack with them. Great as a back up.

I couldn't find the one on wilko. If it the tap on style ill give it a miss, tried them and hard work. I like the two lever one there...steady to use?.

Just looking on wilko now cant see them. Seen this one on ebay.

Just looking at them now. Very reasonable price wise. @ Arcs cheers.

Anyone used these?. Ive been using them and found one or two to leak and not seal properly. What's everyone using?. I have used proper caps in the past, but was using that crude tool that fits over the cap and tap them on with a hammer. Might invest in a double handle squeeze on type or...

Just come across the term Diacetyl earlier while reading about carbonation. Thanks for the link.

Im using a thermostat immersion heater fitted with a grommet into the lid. This is something I'm really interested in and was looking into a fridge set up later on. This Cooper's lager said an initial temp of 21c is ideal although the yeast can ferment as low as 13c. My thermostat kept a steady...

Hello mate. Well its been awhile since I posted this and things seem to have stopped fermenting. All the unmixed malt has been used up and I'm left with the layer of yeast on the bottom. My question was more to do with the heater I'm using as Cooper's recommend a lower temperature than i...

Hope it's ok to bump my thread as I had to wait for the all clear to post. Still not sure if anyone can see my posts.

Alright guys new here, and to brewing. I have a Cooper's lager on the go for the last 4 days and everything seems ok. My OG was 1020, but Cooper's instructions said it should be 1038. I think it was due to the fact my ingredients settled as i didn't dissolve them properly. I took another...