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10-21-2008, 08:13 PM
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Poor mans conical fermenter
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I just found this online. It's an inverted carboy being used as a conical. Check this picture out: http://www.bodensatz.com/upage/upic/7621/conical2.jpg
How do you guys think they secured the opening of the carboy when it's upsidedown?
Do you think they fill the carboy up through the opening, seal it and flip it over?
Technically, you wouldnt even the valve at the bottom, would you. You could drill a hole on the side towards the bottom (top of the carboy) and plug a spigot or valve there. The trub would collect at the bottom and when you open the side valve you get the beer for bottleing or kegging.
Any ideas?
Check this picture out:
http://www.bodensatz.com/upage/upic/7621/conical2.jpg
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10-21-2008, 08:21 PM
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The angle of the top of a carboy is not steep enough to allow the trub to settle into the valve as it would in a traditional conical. I think I remember seeing that it needs to be 60 degrees or so for that to happen.
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10-21-2008, 08:23 PM
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Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
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Oh too cool.......
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10-21-2008, 08:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IvanTheTerrible
How do you guys think they secured the opening of the carboy when it's upsidedown?
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Gravity.
the pipe is secured to the board on the bottom, which the carboy then rests on.
gotta make sure you're blowoff tube doesn't clog in such a setup....you might get a rocket  |
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10-21-2008, 08:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shockerengr
gotta make sure you're blowoff tube doesn't clog in such a setup....you might get a rocket |
Ohhhhh man, I could see that happening...Think the force would be strong enough to push in a cheap drop ceiling in a basement?
That would make a heck of a "fail" picture. 
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Revvy's one of the cool reverends. He has a Harley and a t-shirt that says on the back "If you can read this, the bitch was Raptured. - Madman
I gotta tell ya, just between us girls, that Revvy is HOT. Very tall, gorgeous grey hair and a terrific smile. He's very good looking in person, with a charismatic personality... he drives like a ****ing maniac! - YooperBrew
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10-21-2008, 08:36 PM
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Gravity???
That can't possible be a good idea. Can anyone think of a way to fasten that cap on? What could be used for the cap?
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Bottled:
Pale Ale (First Brew Ever) - not drinkable.
On Deck:
Northern Brewer American Amber Ale
In My Fridge:
Harpoon IPA, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Becks
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