I have 2, 14 gallon Blichmanns. They suit my purpose and process very well. The only thing that you'll need to do, once you put in the valves and dome gasket, is make sure nothing leaks. After assuring that nothing leaks. Fill the fermenter right to the top of the dome and soak the fermenter with hot PBW, drain and wipe it out until no gray stuff is left on the towel. Then wash again and rinse with hot water. I have the 1" tri-clover blow off fitting for a 1" tube, a tri-clover CO2 injection kit, leg extensions and wheel kits. I sterilize the fermenters with boiling water before each use. I pump into the side racking valve and out through the blow off tube. Then, I cap the blow off and pressurize until the relief lifts. That's how I check the dome gasket for leaks. (By the way. There's a bead on one side of the dome gasket. Follow the directions on how to install it on the dome and how much to tighten the dome clamp). Just follow the instructions and you won't have any problems. I ferment 13 gallons. The liquid is above the dome gasket. Then, I pressurize the fermenter to keep the beer from foaming in the pump and filter plates when it's time to keg. I have never had a leak at the dome gasket or valves, while under CO2 pressure. If too much CO2 is added. The relief weight lifts, anyway. When I don't filter. I'll use the other Blichmann, as a secondary to settle the beer before kegging. I cap the tri-clover blow off fitting during settling. I installed an adjustable spunding valve and a different relief in the dome corny lid. If you're into reusing yeast. Depending on the yeast and how much goop settles, don't be alarmed, if the bottom drain gets plugged. A little positive pressure will push out the goop and yeast. After owning them for a few years and running hundreds of gallons through them, without a problem. I am very satisfied. You'll be happy with your new equipment, for many years, too.