Is there anybody out there who's got "that" conical?

[isac777]

How bout these ebay conicals? They are always on there and always the same pic. good looking conical behind cardboard boxes, 7.1 gallon and I seen them for as little as 225. Are these like the "postcards" they hand out in vegas with "10's" on them and I open my door and get a "2"?

If you dunno what I'm talking bout I'll post a link.......to the conical

 

[Sizz]

I've been curious also. It's hard to tell from the pics. I wonder how is the lid sealed?

 

[RonRock]

I have wondered about them also. Hope someone has firsthand knowledge of them.

 

[TommyBoy]

There is a 14 day money back guarantee. I would ask the seller about the seal...

 

[celtic_dude]

I would be kind of curious myself. And the guy is only 30 minutes from me. I am going to check and see I can visit in person.

 

[lustreking]

I would be kind of curious myself. And the guy is only 30 minutes from me. I am going to check and see I can visit in person.

I just ordered one of his 9 gallon brewpots, and he was super easy to deal with.

 

[BigKahuna]

Actually I believe (Take it for what It's worth) Forrest actually purchased one just to see. I think he said it was thin and chincy....but functional.

The think part I can see, so I'm saving my moneys to get a good one.

 

[celtic_dude]

The reviews are great on his items. I am gonna meet him next week to take a look.

 

[jrm16311]

I actually have four of these.

I first bought 2 of them about 8 months ago. I've subsequently bought two more about 4 months ago. With one of the first 2 that I bought, the only problem I ran into was a leak on the SS elbow joint with the bottom of the conical. I went ahead and disassembled all of the joints for all of the conicals and replaced with new teflon tape. I have not had any issues since.

The top lid the top of the fermenters have a rubber gasket that fits around the each. When closed, you get a tight rubber on rubber seal.

Over the last 8 months, I've brewed 4 batches of beer and currently have 2 batches of wine and one of brew aging in them. I have not had any issues with leaks.

They are pretty nice. Before owning these, I have never owned any other conical, so I have nothing to compare them to. However, I do work for a biotech company at manufacturing plant so I'm around SS equipment, similar in nature to these, and in my opinion there isn't anything about them in terms of material and construction that "looks off" to me.

In addition, the guy who sells them (ebay name: homebrewhousediscount) is on the level, communicates well, and ships quickly. I didn't have any problems.

I'm also not affiliated with this seller in any way. The post here asked for a review from somebody who has experience with these, so I posted.

 

[EdWort]

I actually have four of

these.

I first bought 2 of them about 8 months ago. I've subsequently bought two more about 4 months ago. With one of the first 2 that I bought, the only problem I ran into was a leak on the SS elbow joint with the bottom of the conical. I went ahead and disassembled all of the joints for all of the conicals and replaced with new teflon tape. I have not had any issues since.

The top lid the top of the fermenters have a rubber gasket that fits around the each. When closed, you get a tight rubber on rubber seal.

Over the last 8 months, I've brewed 4 batches of beer and currently have 2 batches of wine and one of brew aging in them. I have not had any issues with leaks.

They are pretty nice. Before owning these, I have never owned any other conical, so I have nothing to compare them to. However, I do work for a biotech company at manufacturing plant so I'm around SS equipment, similar in nature to these, and in my opinion there isn't anything about them in terms of material and construction that "looks off" to me.

In addition, the guy who sells them (ebay name: homebrewhousediscount) is on the level, communicates well, and ships quickly. I didn't have any problems.

I'm also not affiliated with this seller in any way. The post here asked for a review from somebody who has experience with these, so I posted.

Thanks for the nice review! Now, how bout some pics of the puppies in action!!

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

How bout these ebay conicals? They are always on there and always the same pic. good looking conical behind cardboard boxes, 7.1 gallon and I seen them for as little as 225. Are these like the "postcards" they hand out in vegas with "10's" on them and I open my door and get a "2"?

If you dunno what I'm talking bout I'll post a link.......to the conical

Oooh! How very "mysterious" you are. Wanting an opinion on something but, not "really" disclosing what just in case you've hit upon a limited quanitity bargain.

 

[bull8042]

Thanks for the nice review! Now, how bout some pics of the puppies in action!!

OK.... You asked for it! http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m459/bull8042/****ies.gif

 

[bull8042]

I'm sorry! Did I just cross the line?!?!

 

[BuffaloSabresBrewer]

I sent him a message referring him to this thread hopefully well hear a response.

 

[jrm16311]

Thanks for the nice review! Now, how bout some pics of the puppies in action!!

Will do...probably this weekend.

 

[UnaBonger]

Can someone maybe clue me in on what the benefits of using a conical are? I'm guessing its for aging beer/wine, but just guessing...

 

[BigKahuna]

Can someone maybe clue me in on what the benefits of using a conical are? I'm guessing its for aging beer/wine, but just guessing...

You're new here huh?


They're Big, Unwieldy, heavy, expensive, Shi-Iney, and cool as hell! What more do you want from brwerpphernalia?

 

[UnaBonger]

You're new here huh?

Guilty as charged...


So, it's nothing more than real, live beer porn in my brewing area?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Guilty as charged...


So, it's nothing more than real, live beer porn in my brewing area?

Except that in this case, you actually get to rub the cone.

 

[jrm16311]

Can someone maybe clue me in on what the benefits of using a conical are? I'm guessing its for aging beer/wine, but just guessing...

I don't claim to be an expert on this, but personally I went with the conicals for two reasons.

1. the cone shaped bottom with the two tiered valves allows me to transfer the fermenter's liquid content without also transferring the solid that builds up from the fermentation process.

2. they are made of stainless steel and as such are both durable and easy to clean and sanitize.

Besides that, all my equipment is SS, and so I like uniformity. LOL.

 

[bull8042]

.... brwerpphernalia?

Laid out of spelling class a time or two did we?

 

[BigKahuna]

Laid out of spelling class a time or two did we?

It's my word, I'll spell it how ever I want!

 

[Mike2008]

I have ordered both the pots and the conicals from him and have been very happy with his stuff.
The first ones he had (conical) were a one-piece design and these are 2 piece. I like the 2 piece better pulse you can get it with or without the temp gauge. I thought they were very good buys.
It is 2 silicon gaskets that seal on the top.

 

[Sager Brewing Co.]

Actually I believe (Take it for what It's worth) Forrest actually purchased one just to see. I think he said it was thin and chincy....but functional.

The think part I can see, so I'm saving my moneys to get a good one.

Of course forrest is going to say they are poor quality, he wants you to buy the ones he sells.

 

[BuffaloSabresBrewer]

Of course forrest is going to say they are poor quality, he wants you to buy the ones he sells.

Hense the "take it for what its worth".

 

[jason.mundy]

I kind of torn on these conicals.

Pro:
I'm seeing good reviews. They are cheaper than others in the home brew supply catalogs.

Con:
I cannot touch one before the purchase. I am unsure why a man on Ebay is the sole source for these. Why wouldn't a home brew shop resell these as well?

 

[Gonefishing]

If they did, do you really think they'd be any where near the Ebay vendor's price?

 

[jason.mundy]

I would think that the EBAY vendor could work out a deal with the Homebrew supply to direct ship to the customer. I'm sure the Homebrew supply would want a cut, which would come from mark-up on the price.

But maybe his supply source is not reliable enough. Who knows. I just get nervous from big mail order purchases on Ebay.

Jason

 

[Gonefishing]

Don't blame you... I oredered one of those plastic conicals on Ebay once...from a vendor with a great rating even... never got it, never got an answer to any emails either. Worked through Ebay and got my money back, but never got brave enough to try it again though.

 

[Austinhomebrew]

Of course forrest is going to say they are poor quality, he wants you to buy the ones he sells.

Yes, that will teach me to answer a thread wanting an opinion.

I bought ten (10) of them and they are functional but not great. I don't care if you buy a conical from me. There is no money in them so I have no vested interest in this. I offered my opinion but you don't have to believe me. No alterier motives here.

Forrest