Recent content by Jwhelan939

You definitly want to use teflon tape on all the male threads. Make sure you put it on in the direction you will be screwing the thread. This way the tape tightens as you turn forming a better seal.

Side thought. I also picked up a breathable bung to replace the crappy marble airlock. This works a lot better too!!!

I have 18 gallons of California juice ready to buble. I just checked the PH and TA. The PH will only finish at about 3.02 while the TA is falling at about .8. These numbers are questionible to me. Does anyone have experience with the white merlot? Do I follow PH/TA guides for reds, or white? Any...

I purchased a rubber gasket for my two tanks. The vinyl sucked! The rubber gasket is like a bike tire. I have had it stay in the green for 2 weeks now with no refill. They are a bit expensive, but well worth it. Heres the link for the 100l tank. Hope it helps.

I'll be honest. I love my Lambrusco!!!

It is one of the UC Davis methods. I learned of it from Alison Crowes book composed for Winemaker's Magazine. She says she uses, and suggests, the stainless steal Immersian Coil. Its a product that is mainly used to cool the wort after boiling in beer making; however, it can apparently be used...

Looks Great!!!

I read somewhere that an immersion coil, essentially the wine making terminology for a wort chiller, can be a great way to increase must temperature during those chilly winter months. I was thinking about this and it brought a couple of questions to mind. 1) Stainless Steel or Copper A)...

So instead I decided to pick up a used superjet. One word, wow. It makes racking and transfer so much easier!!!

I already started working on the second

Thanks all. I used 3/8" dowels with mushroom caps. believe me cutting all of those dowels, drilling all the holes, and glueing each mushroom cap in place was a long tedious job. But I must say it was fun! They are stained a darker colour for contrast. The rack holds 120 750ml bottles and 8 1.5l...

Thanks Pelican. I feel like a proud new papa with pics!!!

In the winter I am good for 3 a week; however, I don't drink but 1 or 2 a month during the Summer.

After two months in my first home I have finally had a few minutes to temporarily set-up the new Jack's Juice Winery!!! I hope you all like it. Eventually I plan on renevating, but that will take a bit.Just about everything is empty; however, it is actiously anticipating September. I made...

Ah but the new lithium ions from dewalt are sooo light!!!