15 gallon fermenter. Is this any good? - Page 2

JKoravos · 11-03-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jmethodius

FYI on the shipping. I ordered 3 (now canceled) and the shipping ALONE was $47.

That's not that bad, it's not like you're ordering something small. It's 3 huge plastic containers.

$77 for three 15 gallon fermenters is actually a pretty good deal.

OMJ · 11-03-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JKoravos

That's not that bad, it's not like you're ordering something small. It's 3 huge plastic containers.

$77 for three 15 gallon fermenters is actually a pretty good deal.

The shipping charge for the same thing from us plastic is $19. I thought shipping would be expensive on these when I saw the listed shipping weight on the website was 32#

**JVD_X** · 11-03-2009, 01:55 PM

#32 - I saw that as well. I wish they made that same exact container in 10 gallons. The one downside I see to 15 gallons is soaking it. You would need at least 8 gallons of hot water and oxyclean to soak it after fermentation.

**Dog House Brew** · 11-03-2009, 02:11 PM

I do primary in these. I have 4 of them. 2 for primary 2 to pick up RO water. They work great and are not bad to clean. I transfer to 6 gallon glass for secondary. I use a 1/2" auto siphon to transfer with and marked it to not suck out the trub. I use oxy clean and fill it up and let it go for a few days, then I cap it and turn it over for a few days and rinse. My complaints are that it is hard to dump it clean, since there is a ridge around the bung. Wants to keep some liquid in there. Also at 12.5 gallons I get the fermentation crud against the top and that is why I have to flip it. I use a king nipple and 3/4" tubing for blow off. They seal air tight and work great. For $10 I would recommend it for sure. That said, if I could get an open top that would be my 1st choice.

**springer** · 11-03-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JVD_X

#32 - I saw that as well. I wish they made that same exact container in 10 gallons. The one downside I see to 15 gallons is soaking it. You would need at least 8 gallons of hot water and oxyclean to soak it after fermentation.

Don't need that much water I put in two or so gallons and lay it on its side and roll it a few times over an hour or so . Cleans right up it also very easy to shake it with little water in it .

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Originally Posted by Dog House Brew

I do primary in these. I have 4 of them. 2 for primary 2 to pick up RO water. They work great and are not bad to clean. I transfer to 6 gallon glass for secondary. I use a 1/2" auto siphon to transfer with and marked it to not suck out the trub. I use oxy clean and fill it up and let it go for a few days, then I cap it and turn it over for a few days and rinse. My complaints are that it is hard to dump it clean, since there is a ridge around the bung. Wants to keep some liquid in there. Also at 12.5 gallons I get the fermentation crud against the top and that is why I have to flip it. I use a king nipple and 3/4" tubing for blow off. They seal air tight and work great. For $10 I would recommend it for sure. That said, if I could get an open top that would be my 1st choice.

dont need to fill it all the way up just a few gallons is all you need just flip it over to clean the top.

jmethodius · 11-03-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JKoravos

That's not that bad, it's not like you're ordering something small. It's 3 huge plastic containers.

$77 for three 15 gallon fermenters is actually a pretty good deal.

Well after canceling the order I found them for $5 locally. Picking up 4 on Thursday.

JKoravos · 11-04-2009, 02:51 AM

Yeah, big plastic containers aren't hard to find. I got one of these for free a while back. I haven't fermented in it yet though.

**mikeysab** · 11-05-2009, 01:38 AM

So using it as a fermenter is a definite. I was just curious if anyone was using these containers. Not trying to push a site or a certain type, but just wanted to know if these are something people use. Thanks for all the info guys, may pick up one or two for future use.