Plastic vs Metal Conical ?

[732Brewer]

Besides the extremely nice metal conical's, compared to the plastic, is there a reason to go metal over durability? What are your thoughts? I am currently using carboys but being able to remove yeast, take samples, remove final product easier, etc, makes it a nobrainer that the conical is the way to go (hence me creating this post).

 

[jigtwins]

I too would like to hear what others have to say that have experience with this.

 

[brewguyver]

You've got the debate over safety of plastic (stainless is passive and sterile when handled correctly). You can also pressurize stainless better and there's less of a chance of bugs permeating the metal.

 

[kanzimonson]

I don't trust that I can ever keep plastic clean enough without scratching it.

I realize that the lure of a conical is immense but don't get one until you've solved the temp control issue. You can't just have these things sitting in the middle of a room - it needs a temp controlled cabinet, whether that's something you build or buy. Harvesting yeast is great, but if the beer they came from is terrible then you haven't gained anything.

 

[Gixxer]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/choosing-conical-fermenter-368724/

Stainless is bulletproof, but expensive. HDPE can scratch. These are two things that most have mentioned in this thread and others. I am about to buy a stout tanks 7 gal conical and it is 35" high, or the shorty which is 25". Some have procured a full size single door fridge or beverage cooler for temp control.