Cracked fast fermenter

[desertlizardking]

My faster fermenter cracked at the neck. Would it be safe to fill the crack with something, and what would that be?. Thanks in advance all of your advice.

 

[nobadays]

Do you mean just above the valve? If so I can't imagine anything you could "fill it with" that would be both sanitary and strong enough to be water tight. I know there is such a thing as plastic welding but someone else will have to advise there... Might just be a disaster waiting to happen!

I would first of all contact the maker with a description of how/when it cracked and pictures. They may just make it right.

Would love to know myself as I use one as well.

Good luck

 

[desertlizardking]

It's right above where the valve screws on, and I have had it for over a year now. To top it off was not using thier stand so I'm pretty sure I'm screwed.

 

[nobadays]

Ouch... Are you using the the hangers? Or did you make a stand that the fermenter sits down in? Did you drop it or let it rest on the trub ball or in some other way abuse it? If not - or anyway I would still contact them.

They do check in here on the forum occasionally and seem to be concerned to produce a quality product. Can't hurt to give them a shout!

Cheers!

 

[desertlizardking]

I normally use a bucket, but let it rest on trub ball. It was purely my fault, and was hoping there was a way to fix it. I'm not sure I'll go back to one, as there are just too many ways it can be cracked. I know the same can be said for glass and buckets.

 

[mxstar21]

I doubt you can fix it. With the crack being where it is, I would think it would be impossible to fix.

 

[desertlizardking]

I cleaned it up, it was worth a shot to ask those who may know. Brew on my friends , and give up