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11-26-2007, 02:37 PM
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conical fermenters
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Has anyone used the plastic conical fermenters. Im a die hard stainless person but my buddy has 2 of these plastic ones he has been using for the last 2 years and has not had any problems yet. Half the price of S.S. sound pretty good. I could buy 2 for the price of 1.
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11-26-2007, 02:50 PM
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You could get more than 2 for 1 my 16 gal. cost $100 plus $20 shipping. The stainless 7 gal. is somewhere around $595.
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11-26-2007, 03:01 PM
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I have the 15 gallon mini-brew and love it. I haven't had a single problem with it yet. You do have to be careful cleaning and assembling/disassembling it. But it makes racking, dry hopping, and taking samples very easy.
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11-26-2007, 03:09 PM
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Come on folks, I want to see these in action... pics! pics!
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11-26-2007, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by abracadabra
You could get more than 2 for 1 my 16 gal. cost $100 plus $20 shipping.
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Where did you purchase your 16 gallon one from for $100?
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11-26-2007, 06:33 PM
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Come on folks, I want to see these in action... pics! pics!
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This a picture from this summer. Sorry about the size, I took it with the cell phone.
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11-27-2007, 05:02 PM
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Where did you purchase your 16 gallon one from for $100?
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I'd like to know, too!
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11-27-2007, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by trtlrvr
Has anyone used the plastic conical fermenters. Im a die hard stainless person but my buddy has 2 of these plastic ones he has been using for the last 2 years and has not had any problems yet. Half the price of S.S. sound pretty good. I could buy 2 for the price of 1.
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We were just discussing the same thing here: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/v-vessel-fermentor-thoughts-46029/
In short, I have a 6.5 Minibrew and love it.
If you're really adventurous, and really are a die-hard S/S fan, check out Yuri_Rage's signature for a link to making your own S/S conical. (You can also find the page in the DIY sub-forum).
As for ?'s regarding the 15 gallon, look at http://www.plastic-mart.com/class.php?item=2800 - people link this store frequently, they seem to be cool. Some of them are actually manufactured here in town. |
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11-27-2007, 09:52 PM
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I just went there, and HOLY CRAP! That place just fueled my desire to go big with all grain, not to mention the possibilities of doing some grey-market sales  But seriously, I could make everything on a conical fermentor except the tank itself, and now I have a source for that! Thanks so much for this link, my creative juices are flowing, and I'm reaching for my toolbox 
PS: what do you guys think of using one of those plastic tanks as a mash tun? Do you think it would hold the temp, or would it need to be insulated? I just thought that a conical mash tun with a false bottom would be interesting to use. Or I could be a little drunk on the Midas Touch and the Great Divide Fresh Hop Ale. I love my liquor store!
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Last edited by MikeRLynch; 11-27-2007 at 09:55 PM.
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11-28-2007, 03:25 PM
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where did you find that deal Id like to see a pict. of it.?
Last edited by trtlrvr; 11-28-2007 at 03:30 PM.
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