Testing post build. 15.5 keg
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:27 am
First test: Static Leak Test, found dripping from solder joint in bottom drain setup. Re soldered to fix.
Second test: heater test with half tank, Passed, worked great .
Third test: Vinegar cleanup with 4 gallons. Found steam leak around 3" ferrell, Re soldered to fix.
Fourth test: run pump to see if it will stand up to boil water. worked fine.
Fifth test: full up boil test, full power, 15 gallons. I will check knock down power, will cooling water.This will be timed to boil.
Sixth test: Sacrificial run.
Second test: heater test with half tank, Passed, worked great .
Third test: Vinegar cleanup with 4 gallons. Found steam leak around 3" ferrell, Re soldered to fix.
Fourth test: run pump to see if it will stand up to boil water. worked fine.
Fifth test: full up boil test, full power, 15 gallons. I will check knock down power, will cooling water.This will be timed to boil.
Sixth test: Sacrificial run.