How durable is the seal? As a frequent brewer I'm wondering about how well the seal will stand up to several openings daily. RLC
1671044
Seal working well so far. Purchased first container from Peet's Coffee on the recommendation of one of their employees and it worked so well that I bought a second one.
1264675
I've owned mine for over a year and I have experienced that seal failing once. I expect that it is going to fail again soon. This does seem to be their weak point. They replaced it with no problem but I couldn't make my daily green smoothie for more than a week.
698759
So far the seal has been excellent. I had an occasion recently where gnats had gotten into the red wine vinegar bottle so I had to wash the bottle and the spout in the dishwasher. I've since refilled it twice and been using it with no spillage or leaks at all. The rubber stays very well and I haven't experienced any issues.
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I easily just converted mine to a dual tap this weekend, and it was pretty easy. The tower I used was the "Double Tap Draft Beer Tower- Stainless Steel- 3" Diameter with Perlick Perl 525PC Faucets" (you can copy/paste from within the quotes to find here on amazon). I Drilled through the top, and ran the hosing down through the original hole. As this is a plate chiller fridge, there "shouldn't" be any refrigerant lines running through the rest of the fridge. Just be VERY VERY careful when drilling to not hit the plate inside the fridge (I nearly had a disaster with mine). Since the adding the new tower, I haven't noticed any issues or changes with the machine. It still runs as often (and loudly) as it did before. PLEASE NOTE: Drill with caution if you pursue this route. I am not a professional, I just made educated guesses when setting this up, so proceed at your own risk.
448840
I have used them for up to a year after purchase. I wouldn't imagine that they would go bad as long as the seal isn't broken.
55259
It is tight to start with, loosens a bit over time... It should never be really loose as it has to hold quite a bit of pressure. Also, never open it immediately after (or during) brewing as you could be injured (read the manual for more on that).
1434444
No. My husband has used his for beer (not yet 15 batches, but a few) and it is holding up fine.
1744632
Mine also doesn't seal airtight after the first time. You can seal it off with duct tape or something similar if you want to mess with that, or you can just use it as a primary fermenter and move your wort/must as soon as it slows down in fermenting. As long as it is kicking out CO2, you don't have to worry about oxidization.
8813
I've been using the same bottle for about 4 years after opened. Its fermented, it does not go bad. It was created by being aged. I just keep it on the shelf in my cabinet.
1397935
I've had mine for almost 5 years and brew 12-16 shots a day and it's still going strong. The steamer still works great as well.
1305817
I didn't have that problem. Mine has held up fine, just a little patina on the hinge. I live in a very dry area, if that might make a difference.
721528
I used it heavily for 6 or 8 months, and it's been stored for the next 6 or 8 months, so I can't say for very long term use. However, one of the reasons I chose it is that small parts can easily be replaced, rather than junking the whole thing as you'd have with a cheaper brand. I've also used others' sealers like FoodSaver and I can tell you this one is much better quality.
665104
Hey Scott, this keg is a perfect fit for Mr. Beer batches. In fact, even though I have moved on to all-grain and other extract brews, my main fermenters are still my Mr. Beer LBK's. Hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
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My CO2 cylinder has been in the gun for over 3 months, and is still fine. My guess would be that as is it ages, it will last less, due to the seals.It's not a very expensive gun...............we'll see!!
721529
i have had mine for three years and it still works as good as when it came out of the box. I use it monthly and mainly seal fresh fish, cheese, etc. have had no issues or need of any replacement parts.
1091108
Honestly, based upon the reviews and my previous experience with this product and brand, I would tend to see it as replaceable more than repairable. With careful maintenance.......especially regarding water quality, my last one stayed in good service for 7 years odd regular use. I like the brand because it puts out good volume and is sturdy. Repairs would not be easy to find and would likely be more costly than a replacement. I think 7 years of weekly use is a good value......Hope that helps.
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I bought the 44 when I began home brewing over a year ago. It has worked out perfectly. More capacity and less of a chance of boil-overs. Cheers!