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Thanks I'm in. Thanks for the opportunity Joe Arcara

Welcome. I've only been a member for a couple of days myself. You'll love this forum. Everyone is great here and eager to help. Joe

That makes me feel younger. Thanks!

Thank you all so much for your replies. Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly does this vacuum pump do? Is it just for racking? Also, for degassing, or is that a different machine? Being tall, I'm told that the Italian floor corker is a better choice than the Portuguese model, simply because...

Thankyou all for the warm welcome. A shout out to neighbors Petey c and RotGut76. Hey, Tenbears. Remember tv test patterns? I'll be leaning on you all for sure. Joe

Hi, all I haven't made wine for over 40 years, and before I buy anything, I would appreciate input on several issues' Glass or plastic carboys? They were all glass back then. I notice that some primary fermenters have a spigot on the bottom. (my primary was a plastic trash can covered with...

Hello, All My name is Joe. I live on Long Island, very near the many wine vineyards that are out here. I enjoyed making wine back in the 60's, though I never had access to the incredible amount of different kits and equipment that I see now. Mostly, it was fruit wine. My friends and I drank...