Was there a thread somewhere... I think it was in the keggin/bottling section that talked about the weld quality from China? That the welds were what they should have been and the metal wasn't stainless when they said it wasn't. I thought i read that and a few other things about the quality of stuff coming from China. Anyone remember this or know what im talking about?
Thats like saying that all cars that come out of the US are the exact same quality regardless of manufacturer or price point. I am sure that more than less of the stainless steel vessels that come out of China are inferior and not up to spec but you cant assume that is the case for every single manufacturer. This is why you have to do your homework. From what I understand these are the same vessels that are imported and sold by one if not more US wholesalers who supply to breweries. Can anyone confirm this?
So just got an email back from our supplier and he confirms that they are the supplier for glacier tanks to their Portland warehouse..
So.. If you want more Info on the tanks look at glaciers website..
Well these tanks are the exact same ones from glacier.. So the welds glacier are selling are the welds we would get..
Also the sales rep did confirm they supply glacier tanks with their products and confirmed the owners and names of the people they deal with at glacier
Glacier does all of the warranty work for this supplier. So if something does come up a bit short for whatever reason, it can be corrected fairly easily.
I've heard the same story that the 304 steel coming from China isn't "real" because a magnet doesn't stick to it. Funny enough, if your magnet sticks to 304 stainless, it's not 304 stainless. That's actually one of the reasons 304 is used in medical applications and instruments, it has a low magnetic reactance.
So the time has come.. If we have enough people ( to commit ) this weekend or next.. Lets place our order.. Anybody still on the fence ??
Can I get a final head count to who's in the order.. Reply here or pm me with what your looking to order..
Also perfered payment system.. ??
PayPal good with everyone.. ?
Also once I get the head count.. Il get the dimensions in what the supplier with ship the fermenters in then I can give everyone an estimate from Seattle port to their respected addresses..
So the time has come.. If we have enough people ( to commit ) this weekend or next.. Lets place our order.. Anybody still on the fence ??..
CrankyBeaverBrewery said:Some possible good news.. We have a member in china that I have set up a tour of the facility to see welds and and the whole operation..
Barring something unexpected, I'll be there Saturday morning.
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