1 BBl (31 gal) conical fermenters

Hay guys I havent posted in quite some time I have been working on my buisness and in the process I have decited to put together some conicals from toledo metal spinning the hoppers are $308 unless I buy 5 or more then they would be $267 + tax and shipping I have the means in to get them put together as completed units with lids and ball valves and legs everything total I am figuring on with shipping would be about $700. I am not trying to make a cent on them just lowering my cost I am going to build 2 and am looking fo 3 others to go in with me and lower our costs as well. let me know if anyone is interested I am going to make my order on monday the 18th. Even if you just want the hopper and lid without me having them put together thats cool too.
Cheers
JJ

no big brewers out there? this would be great for double batching!!!
JJ

. . . if i had a million dollars!

SenorWanderer said:

. . . if i had a million dollars!

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well you only need $700.00 for a finished one and about $300 for a blank that you can build
JJ

I just bought a Blichmann 27 gallon fermentor. Is yours going to be pressureizable? The blichmann is pressureizable because the lid attaches with a band like a pool filter lid has. The 27 gallon will ferment 21 gallons with good headspace. What is the 31 gallon ferment volume?

WBC said:

I just bought a Blichmann 27 gallon fermentor. Is yours going to be pressureizable? The blichmann is pressureizable because the lid attaches with a band like a pool filter lid has. The 27 gallon will ferment 21 gallons with good headspace. What is the 31 gallon ferment volume?

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I am just guessing the 31 will ferment 24 gallons. I am not sure if I am going to be able to put much pressure to it but probably some. Hay what did yours cost total with tax and shipping???
JJ

Jaybird said:

I am just guessing the 31 will ferment 24 gallons. I am not sure if I am going to be able to put much pressure to it but probably some. Hay what did yours cost total with tax and shipping???
JJ

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$785.00 no shipping, it is included.

http://www.williamsbrewing.com/27_GALLON_FERMENATOR_-_Free_D_P980C135.cfm

could you send me a picture of the weldless fittings ETC so I can see how they built yours?
Cheers
JJ

WBC said:

$785.00 no shipping, it is included.

http://www.williamsbrewing.com/27_GALLON_FERMENATOR_-_Free_D_P980C135.cfm

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I think this is what Im going to pick up once we get that 800 dollar check from our taxes

well I found out how to do all weldless on these for probably around 500 ea and the order is going in tomorrow for 2 unless someone wants a few dropshiped to there house. its giong to be a piece of cake to get them put together with all hardware store parts (except maybe the 24" gasket that will have to come from Mc Master Carr for 14.00 ) looks like all I need is 2 more takers and they will be even less $$$$$
Cheers
JJ

Welcome back Jaybird! I'd entertain the idea, but I already have a 14.5 gal conical.

Glibbidy said:

Welcome back Jaybird! I'd entertain the idea, but I already have a 14.5 gal conical.

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thanks for the shout out Glibbidy. what conical do you have??
JJ

Fermenator by Blichmann Engineering

those sure are nice. I should have less than 500 in a 31 gallon SHOULD being the key word here.

jaybird -
i just found this post. i know it is a month later, but are you still up for building these?
if so, i would be interested in possibly 4 of them.

joel
www.twobeersbrewery.com

jvandenbrink said:

jaybird -
i just found this post. i know it is a month later, but are you still up for building these?
if so, i would be interested in possibly 4 of them.

joel
www.twobeersbrewery.com

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I really liked your site!! ya the mail has been sent. I have held off for a bit But if you want to get it going lets do it.
JJ

jvandenbrink said:

jaybird -
i just found this post. i know it is a month later, but are you still up for building these?
if so, i would be interested in possibly 4 of them.

joel
www.twobeersbrewery.com

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Dude, I like your site! Seattle right? cool...

It must say something about my status as a brewer if I'd rather have 3x10gal's rather than 1x31gal fermenter.

mrkristofo said:

It must say something about my status as a brewer if I'd rather have 3x10gal's rather than 1x31gal fermenter.

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naaaa I would just rather have 3x31gallon fermenters BUT thats just me
JJ

Did you ever build these? I am wondering how the lid worked out? Here is what Yuri did on another thread https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/diy-conical-fermenter-14855/

Brewing Clamper said:

Dude, I like your site! Seattle right? cool...

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I do to. Props for "taking the plunge"

If I'm ever in Seattle, I'll look you guys up.

brauhausjoe said:

Did you ever build these? I am wondering how the lid worked out? Here is what Yuri did on another thread https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/diy-conical-fermenter-14855/

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Ya know I never made one of these. I wanted to get a few brewers to go in and share the cost. Or at the very least keep all costs down. I am looking into the 14.5 gallon ones from the same place. Cost is just a bit cheaper and the build would be the same. I have a very detailed design and the time and will to do them. I just don’t want to do 1 or 2. If I am going to do them. I want to make several and get a few brewers here a GREAT deal on a conical. I mean there not going to be CHEEP but they would be a lot cheaper than anything you can buy out there of the same size.
JJ