Conical Fermenter question

[Toecutter]

hi,

I saw a very reasonably priced new 7 gallon Conical Fermenter on ebay. are these things refrigerated ?? how would you go about controlling the fermentation temp in one of these ??

 

[Captain_Bigelow]

Was it one of these? If so, then no they are not temp controlled. You need to put it inside a fridge or fermentation closet to cool it. Also note that his website prices are often less than what people bid for them on eBay.
http://conical-fermenter.com/products/conical-fermenters/

 

[Toecutter]

Was it one of these? If so, then no they are not temp controlled. You need to put it inside a fridge or fermentation closet to cool it. Also note that his website prices are often less than what people bid for them on eBay.
http://conical-fermenter.com/products/conical-fermenters/

yes. I'm a bit new to this, but decided to get into it because i love good beer, and decided over time it's more cost effective over the long haul to make my own, instead of paying $60-$70 for a 5 gallon keg from a micro brewery.Besides I can use a hobby. currently using brew buckets in a tub of ice water, since its warm here in inland so cal, and i'm trying to come up with the best way to brew and control temps. i have been looking into a used chest freezer, and using a digital temp controler. In the winter I can put the buckets in my pool , since the water drops into the 50's. those conicals look nice, but if they are not temp controled, i might as well use a bucket. thanks for any advice

 

[Captain_Bigelow]

That's what I use - a cheap chest freezer from CL and temp controller. It works fine, but no bling. If you want a temp controlled conical you need something like this, but it costs serious $$$.
http://morebeer.com/search/103722/beerwinecoffee/coffeewinebeer/Heated_Cooled_Conicals

 

[Sawdustguy]

yes. I'm a bit new to this, but decided to get into it because i love good beer, and decided over time it's more cost effective over the long haul to make my own, instead of paying $60-$70 for a 5 gallon keg from a micro brewery.Besides I can use a hobby. currently using brew buckets in a tub of ice water, since its warm here in inland so cal, and i'm trying to come up with the best way to brew and control temps. i have been looking into a used chest freezer, and using a digital temp controler. In the winter I can put the buckets in my pool , since the water drops into the 50's. those conicals look nice, but if they are not temp controled, i might as well use a bucket. thanks for any advice

Keep in mind that not all types of beers want to be fermented at that low of a temperature. Ales want to be fermented between 60* and 75*F.

 

[paradoc]

Was it one of these? ...
http://conical-fermenter.com/products/conical-fermenters/

My first batch is brewing in a 14.5 gallon conical from Stout Tanks and Kettles. Very pleased overall with the quality of the construction, shipping, price. I'll be ordering from them again!

 

[Draketc01]

+1 on Stout Tanks and Conicals, I've got my first batch in my 14.5 gal. conical now and was very happy with the conical when I received it. I got a 14.5 gallon conical with thermowell and standard tri-clamp fittings(big plus) shipped to me here in Nashville for $540 total. It is sitting in my converted freezer now with a love control for the thermowell and also run the freezer.

 

[Toecutter]

I just picked up a nice used 7 cf chest freezer off craigslist for $75 bucks today. It will fit 2 brew buckets nicely, perfect for what I need. i already have a Ranco digital temp control ready for it. Looks like I'll be brewing and test it this weekend