New spike lids

[Jag75]

Spike fermenters now have 3 ports added to their lids. Looks promising. Though the hop drop opening seems small . I'll definitely be getting one. I love the new look as well!

3 Port Lid | Spike Brewing

We know some customers like to grow into their equipment and buy accessories as they go. That is why we are offering this upgraded package that can be paired with our base FLEX and allow you to do everything that our FLEX+ can. The main feature is the FLEX+ lid and high pressure lid clamp which...

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[KVbeer]

I'll probably be upgrading to one of these for my Flex+ when they become available. Is there really a situation where having both a PRV and blow off installed is needed though? Seems like it would be either or, as you cannot pressurize with the blow off installed. I must be missing something obvious.

 

[Jag75]

Maybe its for a blow off cane . You can close a valve on the cane ? Then the prv comes into play . Eliminating the need to swap them out . Your right though , a blow off tube wouldn't work .

 

[KVbeer]

Maybe its for a blow off cane . You can close a valve on the cane ? Then the prv comes into play . Eliminating the need to swap them out .

Yep, that's exactly the situation, thank you. I currently do the swap as soon as the krausen begins to subside and feel the active yeast scrub any oxygen ingress. But the cane and valve would be a guarantee.

 

[NewJersey]

I'll probably be upgrading to one of these for my Flex+ when they become available. Is there really a situation where having both a PRV and blow off installed is needed though? Seems like it would be either or, as you cannot pressurize with the blow off installed. I must be missing something obvious.

I imagine many guys will mount each accessory with a butterfly valve inline.

 

[yorkeken]

For my system, an additional 2" TC port would be all that I'd need. I currently use a Blichmann spunding valve/blowoff Spunding Valve attached to an 8" spool, then a butterfly valve below that attached to the lid to purge and drop my dry hop additions. The 1.5" butterfly valve is a fairly tight opening for the pellets. If they get lodged, a couple of open/close cycles and a tap tap usually clears any blockage. A 2" TC port would certainly make things easier but no biggie. I did reach out to Spike regarding a custom lid but that is not something they offer at this time.

 

[yorkeken]

I'll probably be upgrading to one of these for my Flex+ when they become available. Is there really a situation where having both a PRV and blow off installed is needed though? Seems like it would be either or, as you cannot pressurize with the blow off installed. I must be missing something obvious.

I don't think so. The PRV needs to be ahead of the blowoff to be effective... unless I too am missing something.

 

[bailey mountain brewer]

@Jag75 I am also definitely in for this new lid. already set to get the email when its available to order. I agree the hop port should be 2inch but also hoping they will make a hop doser as mentioned in their announcement here on hbt. that way i dont have to purchase one elsewhere. I plan to purchase a valve for each respective port so that i can open and close them as needed without any oxygen ingress. i know they come with caps for each port but i would rather have the blowoff in place with its valve open during fermentation then simply close the valve and open the one for the gas manifold w/ prv. and same for the hop port, i will be getting something that allows me to put hops in a cylinder and purge it with co2 then close it and drop the hops. my goal is to have a completely oxygen free post fermentation system and this lid is going to make that happen. CANT FREAKIN WAIT!

Cheers!

 

[Jag75]

I'm with you @bailey mountain brewer !

 

[Redbud Homebrewing]

I don’t get the new lid ... the only thing I was hoping for was a bigger port. I don’t see the need for so many ports. There is nothing you couldn’t do with a simple tee ... but that’s just my opinion. It’s a smart move from them though ... more ports more accessories to sell