Super Simple 15G Plastic Conical

[allclene]

Well i checked on my beer in this new conicle today after 3 days and noticed that its perking real good however a couple of key notes here. First the half inch ball valve on bottom for yeast rackoff has a drip to it. Not much got a quarter size spot under it. I racked off some yeast today and noticed that you have to watch how much you do if not careful the airlock water travels up the tube the same amount you let out of bottom. That could be disaterous if it makes it to the top and into fermentor. But have to say for half inch valve it drained it out plenty fast and did not clog. I think ill make sure i close valve on airlock tube and pressure it up a bit before racking out of the fermentor to be safe. So far all is good.

 

[mschrock]

I'm trying to grasp what valves etc to buy. Is tri clover overkill, since you are stuck with one pipe thread connection anyway?

Also, is there a conical primer anywhere to edumacate a conical virgin like me? I.E. proper procedures for yeast dumping, blowoff tubes, etc?

 

[SpottedDogBrewing]

I'm trying to grasp what valves etc to buy. Is tri clover overkill, since you are stuck with one pipe thread connection anyway?

Also, is there a conical primer anywhere to edumacate a conical virgin like me? I.E. proper procedures for yeast dumping, blowoff tubes, etc?

Each has there preference! Here is mine

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[noremorse1]

Well i checked on my beer in this new conicle today after 3 days and noticed that its perking real good however a couple of key notes here. First the half inch ball valve on bottom for yeast rackoff has a drip to it. Not much got a quarter size spot under it. I racked off some yeast today and noticed that you have to watch how much you do if not careful the airlock water travels up the tube the same amount you let out of bottom. That could be disaterous if it makes it to the top and into fermentor. But have to say for half inch valve it drained it out plenty fast and did not clog. I think ill make sure i close valve on airlock tube and pressure it up a bit before racking out of the fermentor to be safe. So far all is good.

You need to remove the airlock when you rack anything off.

 

[noremorse1]

I'm trying to grasp what valves etc to buy. Is tri clover overkill, since you are stuck with one pipe thread connection anyway?

Also, is there a conical primer anywhere to edumacate a conical virgin like me? I.E. proper procedures for yeast dumping, blowoff tubes, etc?

I ordered tri-clamps. Partly because it will make dis-assembly and attaching things easy. Also because its cool.

 

[Sorrow]

Well the right conical finally showed up. I hit ace hardware and picked up some parts and wala ferminter. I sealed it and added a fitting on top for an airlock or to add co2 tank to push beer out. Just put a 5 gal batch in it to try it out. Should be drinking it in few weeks. Heres a pic

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I've been thinking about going this route myself. right now I'm doing 5 gal batches, with the thought of eventually stepping up to 10. With 5 gal, is there any concern about the amount of headspace?

 

[allclene]

I've been thinking about going this route myself. right now I'm doing 5 gal batches, with the thought of eventually stepping up to 10. With 5 gal, is there any concern about the amount of headspace?

Ive noticed that it dont perk a hole lot thru the airlock because of the air space. Purge your fermonter with oxygen after pitch yeast should clear out any unwanted air in tank and oxygenate your wort real nice. I dont think the co2 built up in top of fermentor is gonna cause any trouble or impart any flavor changes. If anyone can add to that let me know.

 

[allclene]

You need to remove the airlock when you rack anything off.

Im closing valve and hooking up co2 tank to rack. push everything out at about 4 psi Next time.

 

[noremorse1]

Im closing valve and hooking up co2 tank to rack. push everything out at about 4 psi Next time.

So you got yours to hold pressure?

 

[allclene]

So you got yours to hold pressure?

Yes it holds real nice had it up to 30 psi to test it and check for leaks

 

[Gmj1980]

This would be great are there any detailed instructions on how people have put these together. Or photos or videos

 

[Sacdan]

What kind of instraurions are you looking for? Do you want it air tight? I put mine together without it being air tight. I gravity drain it into kegs. The build was simple.

 

[EarthBound]

This would be great are there any detailed instructions on how people have put these together. Or photos or videos

Check out post 212 in this thread.

 

[Gmj1980]

What kind of instraurions are you looking for? Do you want it air tight? I put mine together without it being air tight. I gravity drain it into kegs. The build was simple.

Anything would help thanks

 

[Sacdan]

Do you want to cool it or control fermentation temps? Are you going to put it in a fermentation chamber?

 

[Gmj1980]

Do you want to cool it or control fermentation temps? Are you going to put it in a fermentation chamber?

yes i would like to control fermenting temps. I dont have a fermentation chamber

 

[calicojack]

Yes it holds real nice had it up to 30 psi to test it and check for leaks

how did you get it to?

 

[allclene]

how did you get it to?

I will get a part list and some pics together and post it for you

 

[cscade]

Has anyone figured out how to get rid of the plastic smell? It's making me afraid to use it frankly.

 

[Winters49441]

There was a post here that suggested direct sunlight! They said it worked well.

 

[cscade]

Sigh, Ohio winter. No such thing I'm afraid. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a sunny day!

 

[allclene]

Sigh, Ohio winter. No such thing I'm afraid. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a sunny day!

Sterilize it and throw a beer in it. It wont smell like plastic after that.

 

[Sacdan]

Has anyone figured out how to get rid of the plastic smell? It's making me afraid to use it frankly.

Put it out in the sun for a few hours with the lid off. That took the smell out of mine.

 

[hamiltont]

Has anyone figured out how to get rid of the plastic smell? It's making me afraid to use it frankly.

Soaked mine with OXY & TSP-90. 1 Tablespoons of each per 5 gallons, or 3 T of each for the whole 15 gallons. Actually do that every time I clean it. Your first brew will cure anything that's left. Don't sweat it.. Cheers, and happy brewing!!

 

[nisk916]

It's confirmed; my wife bought me one for Christmas. Sad part is that it is in a box and wrapped, waiting to be unwrapped on Christmas. I already bought my 1.5 ballvalve, bulkhead for racking port, and all of my camlocks fittings. I don't know if I can wait that long though.

 

[kgalle]

It's confirmed; my wife bought me one for Christmas. Sad part is that it is in a box and wrapped, waiting to be unwrapped on Christmas. I already bought my 1.5 ballvalve, bulkhead for racking port, and all of my camlocks fittings. I don't know if I can wait that long though.

+1 for this. Big box in the basement. Smaller box with what sounds like polypropylene fittings when shaken. Come on Santa!

 

[TomRep]

You guys are worse then my 6 year old!!

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[kgalle]

You guys are worse then my 6 year old!!

..you have no idea.

 

[allclene]

Well first beer will be coming out of the new conical this weekend and i have to say so far so good. I have had no problems with it yet. Ill put out the shopping list and pics for how i sealed it as soon as i get the beer out so look for it mid next week if your interested in sealing the thing.

 

[Sacdan]

Well first beer will be coming out of the new conical this weekend and i have to say so far so good. I have had no problems with it yet. Ill put out the shopping list and pics for how i sealed it as soon as i get the beer out so look for it mid next week if your interested in sealing the thing.

Did you replace the screws with SS? I am thinking of doing that.