Pressurized fermenter 7 gallon

[Fidelity101]

I can't decide between the SS Brewtech Unitank or the Spike CF5 system. I'd prefer to buy used.

7 gal | Unitank

or

https://spikebrewing.com/products/cf5
or

Let me know what you have but I really prefer to ferment under pressure (12 PSI) and 7 gallons is perfect for my 5 gallon batches.

 

[Nate R]

How will you temp control? If you already have a chamber, than cf5 is cheaper.

 

[Fidelity101]

I have a cooling jacket which works well to hold temperature in my fermzilla but doesn't appear to be working to well for cold crashing. I'm looking at around $1000 either way as I need pretty much everything.

 

[Nate R]

Well... a "fully loaded" (also everything you actually need) cf5 is about $1010 or so....
Plus, you will need a glycol chiller. DIY for as low as $50 or buy from $699, $899, or $999 depending on model.

I cannot speak to SS at all but hear its comprable gear.

I see A LOT of 5 gallons for sale on here- lots of guys moving up to 10 gallon.

You should be able to snag one soon.

 

[maxr]

Still looking? I have an extra 10gal corny keg that's set up for pressure fermentation. It fits into my counter height fridge with a spunding valve attached.

 

[Trevor Mack]

I can't decide between the SS Brewtech Unitank or the Spike CF5 system. I'd prefer to buy used.

7 gal | Unitank

or

https://spikebrewing.com/products/cf5
or

Let me know what you have but I really prefer to ferment under pressure (12 PSI) and 7 gallons is perfect for my 5 gallon batches.

Did you check the sale listings there are 2 I know of that haven't sold yet. One in Chicago and another in Kansas City.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/ss-brewtech-chronical-bme-7g-chicagoland-area.688062/
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/kansas-city-area-home-brewing-equipment-for-sale.687790/

 

[maxr]

Did you check the sale listings there are 2 I know of that haven't sold yet. One in Chicago and another in Kansas City.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/ss-brewtech-chronical-bme-7g-chicagoland-area.688062/
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/kansas-city-area-home-brewing-equipment-for-sale.687790/

The Chronical BME is not pressurized. The OP is looking for something that holds pressure.

 

[Trevor Mack]

Oh right! That comes in the Unitank model... My bad thanks for the correction as the Chronical what go up to 5-7psi for transfer pressure. Forgot that for a second.

 

[TaylorBrewed]

@Fidelity101 I have 2 CF5s i have been debating on parting with. Preferably i would like to get rid of both at the same time. I live like 3 hours away from you so it would be easy to meet half way if your looking not to ship

 

[Fidelity101]

Thanks for the offer Taylor. I'm actually debating on selling my CF5 and picking up a larger system as it's easier to clean up after one 10 gallon batch vs. two 5 gallon batches that were split from a 10 gallon batch. I'm going to close this request as I may have another larger system available...or I'll just buy a new one.