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I've completed the 3rd brewing using a fast ferment conical fermenter. The first had sealing issue and Fastferment promptly replaced the vessel, lid, and lid gasket. Old lid and gasket works fine with new vessel. Three things I like about it 1. I can keg a full 5 gallon batch. My glass...

I received a new vessel, lid and thin foam gasket. I cut some of the molding from the vessel, filled it with about 3 gal of water and tested with the original lid and original gasket. No leaks! Seems the vessel was the problem and the new foam gasket buys some margin. Tomorrow's brew is...

I believe you are discussing two different things. The gasket seals the top while the o-ring (35mm x 3.5mm) seals the bottom under the drain valve.

Totally agree. Taping the threads is only a bandaid to get through the current batch. I've transferred the beer and looked closer at the FastFerment. Upside down on a flat surface, I can see a gap where the seams come together. The top dips on either side along the seams. In fact, I can rock...

My first post! I've brewed for 25 years in my trusty glass carboy. The extra capacity, ability to easily capture the yeast, and easily clean the FastFerment is appealing. However, I had same experience as Dennis and can't get the top to seal. I should have stopped when it leaked as I cleaned...