GreenMonti
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I think there are two different suppliers discussed in this thread. Which are you talking about
This one.
http://www.conical-fermenter.com/
I think there are two different suppliers discussed in this thread. Which are you talking about
This looks like a Keggle to you?
I really don't see what you are seeing.
I own a fairly modified keggle and I am in contact with John about buying one of his kettles.
First off, the kettle is 19.2 gallons of capacity. It has a deeper domed bottom than a keggle. He offers a tangential whirlpool inlet.
All his connections to the kettle do not contain threads. His piping to valves are far enough away from the kettle to avoid being damaged by direct heat from a burner.
The items are made in China and imported to this country. He may be able to have a kettle custom built, but it will take a lot of time.
If you can build a similar item for a similar price, I would be interested in talking to you.
OK. I can't argue the points you make. Obviously they are comparable if not the same. But IMHO this looks way better than a Keggle.
Smooth sides, nice handles, no cutout on top.
One thing I have not heard about these though is the thickness of the metal. I'd guess that a Keggle would win on that point.
On a side note. I am considering the 19.8 gal. a bit more volume than a Keggle.
Unless you will make me something better. I have seen your work and am truly impressed. Would love to have a set of pots made by you.
You have any ideas? I'm looking for something better than Keggles.
From what I've seen so far, for the money these would be hard to beat.
Warning Thread Hijack - well not really, its still about conicals, just not this one.
Admit I did not do a search, but was wondering if anyone can comment on the "ultimate" conical fermenter from B3 - the one with 2 jackets cooling contraptions that can cool to 50 degrees below ambient temp?
Was thinking about buying one (ok dreaming about buying one).
TD
I've bought some carboy caps that can be used to force rack, though I am reluctant to use them for this for fear that I might accidentally overpressure the carboy and it'll blow up.
Without being any kind of a jerk........can I ask why everyone is so excited about this guys equipment?
It's shiny. It's expensive. This is America.
Seriously, I don't know what he's going to do with it without
a walk-in fridge to go with it. Or maybe another $3,000 on
a glycol cooling jacket?
Ray
Im not promoting this specific conical - but you do realize that you can fit conicals into a normal stand-up freezer that can be had brand new for ~$400.
Add a temp controller and you might be around $500. And if you have the patience, get the freezer on craigslist for a fraction of the price.
A 42g conical can fit into most 20-21cuft stand up freezers.
That's good to know, thanks. I don't brew on those scales so
I don't know much about it.
Ray
Did you have any issues dumping the trub or yeast? I was wondering if the bottom valve clogged easily. it's 3/4", right?
yeast harvesting, dumping of trub, no transfering for secondary, stainles not plastic, plus they are cool.
Yeast harvesting, dumping of trub, no transfering for secondary, stainles not plastic, plus they are cool.
What does stainless do for you that glass or aluminum
can't do? I think this tamale steamer would make a
great primary:
What does stainless do for you that glass or aluminum
can't do?
Sorry for my late response, been out of town for a while...but no issues with dumping the yeast. 3/4 is fine, although it takes a sec or two to let gravity do it's work.
Feel free to start a "do conicals make sense to homebrewers" thread, but try to stay on topic in this thread.
Good to know. I got a draft-line-cleaning brush (long and thin) if I need to coerce it to start. Sigh, will still probably be a bit before I can try mine.
Ok, but the title of the thread is "check out this stainless conical fermenter"
and it's in the Equipment/Sanitation section, so it would seem to invite
discussion of conical fermenters and their pros and cons.
Ray
I received mine yesterday. I like it!... It looks well worth the price..
I would prefer some sort of clamping system for the lid... But I'm not complaining, glad i bought it!
Sure, what do you want to know about them?
The last post appears to have nothing to do with this thread.
This thread is not about peliter chilled fermenters, which are unrelated to the conicals here.
Or even Peltier chilled fermenters for that matter.This thread is not about peliter chilled fermenters...
Or even Peltier chilled fermenters for that matter.
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