Evan!
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4L starters FTW.
That's not a flask. THIS is a flask.
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Buford
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Holy poop that's one big mofo.
That's all I've got to add.
That's all I've got to add.
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Evan!
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yeah...well...10 gallon batches...big starters...big flask. There's always something to spend $$ on in this obsession. This was a great purchase though.
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Also a big flask
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Evan!
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Also a big flask
yikes. fill that sumbitch with liquor and you'd need 2 people to carry it.
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Evan!
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Its from 1983, so its almost as old as I am. Got it for $40 from a science surplus shop, its a beast!
I've got a 1.5" stir bar in there and the vortex goes all the way down. I think I might spring for a 1.25" one so the vortex isn't as deep. What size are you using? It doesn't look like your flask is completely filled either.
I've got a 1.5" stir bar in there and the vortex goes all the way down. I think I might spring for a 1.25" one so the vortex isn't as deep. What size are you using? It doesn't look like your flask is completely filled either.
ChshreCat
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You boys... always obsessed with who has the bigger flask...
scinerd3000
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damn i think at that point i mines well use the bottom portion of a carboy to ferment the starter- decant, and then syphon on my batch....i mean how much does a 5L flask run anyways?
~$28 from northernbrewer.com
The best price on borosilicate erlenmeyerflasks on the entire internet. I bought two, you can see the other in the back of the pic!
They are bomex brand, but they seem to be just as good quality if not better than the Pyrex flasks I've had in the past.
The best price on borosilicate erlenmeyerflasks on the entire internet. I bought two, you can see the other in the back of the pic!
They are bomex brand, but they seem to be just as good quality if not better than the Pyrex flasks I've had in the past.
culaslucas
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4L starters FTW.
Ah, it's good to see that 5L flask on Derrin's stirplate, on his site it says that it holds 1L & 2L but makes no mention of 5L - I was getting a little nervous.
That IS one of Derrin's right?
+1 - I looked around for a solid 2 hours and Northern Brewer definitely has the lowest price on those.
Also, if you're concerned about Pyrex vs Bomex - read this: http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=316448
They're obviously the foremost authority on borosilicate glass.....(for your @$$)
nostalgia
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Evan!
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No idea who derrin is. Picked it up off eBay.
culaslucas
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Evan!
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Similar, not quite the same though...good idea anyway. And yeah, it'll take care of 4L no problem. Not exactly a massive whirlpool, but what'reyagonnado?
HarvInSTL
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Derrin deals on ebay also. I got mine from him off ebay. Looks the same from the back side. Has some fancy circuitry in it instead of just a rheostat. Quality product and so are his SS temp probes.
DrinksWellWithOthers
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This thread makes me feel stupid for buying a 1L flask... what was I thinking? :shakes head:
I understand that now when I buy stuff to buy stuff much bigger, better, and badder than what I'm currently set up for. There's always going to be upgrades...
I understand that now when I buy stuff to buy stuff much bigger, better, and badder than what I'm currently set up for. There's always going to be upgrades...
Take a look at what 5.5g of 1.1 OG beer needs on Mr Malty. Even with a stir plate you are going to need at least 2.3L.
I saw some 8L, 10L and 15L borosilicate flasks a while back, I wish I could find em. That would be QUITE a yeast slurry once stirplated.
culaslucas
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Ya, I bought my 1L first and it SUCKED to make a starter in. So I bought this behemoth:
...overshadowing the pathetic 1L - there's the same amount of liquid in both.
