Super Simple 15G Plastic Conical

[SpottedDogBrewing]

hmmm....I think the problem is that I chose a shipping option. Now it has the shipping price added everytime. I have deleted the items from the cart and readded them and the shipping is still there. I have used all caps for the shipping code and it says invalid. GRRRRR!!!

Try clearing your cookies!!!!

 

[sethwar]

I don't know what is up with the website but the free shipping code will not work. I have read reviews that this website if bunk. However, others on this thread have said that they got their fementor through them with free shipping. Anyone have an idea what's up? I would like to get me one of them. Thanks

I ordered one today. When I tried to use the FREESHIP code it said it wasn't valid so I called them directly and the lady said for some reason the system doesn't recognize free shipping to the northwest states. She said she could put it in manually and everything was good. However when I received the confirmation email it was the wrong model. She typed in the side mount rather than then full drain but with a quick phone call it was revised. Now I just need to figure exactly which valve setup I am going to go with for the full yeast catcher configurarion????????

 

[kgalle]

It fits in, nicely.

Cider chugging away in there.

 

[kgalle]

 

[FSR402]

Got the 35 gallon fermenter all put together. Just need to clean and leak check before brewing. Hope to fill this up in the next two weeks.

 

[brewmasterorr]

Got my stand done tonight. I also need to test it for leaks. I have not added the racking port yet since I am not sure where I want it to go.

 

[richbrew99]

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[WPStrassburg]

What is the actual volume of these guys? Looking to ferment half a barrel for a keg fill and want to know what kind of blow off I would be expecting in the 15 gallon model. I'm assuming 15 gallon is the nominal fill and there is some headspace or is it 15 right to the lid?

 

[slurring_troobadour]

Allclene - any chance on posting the pics along with the 'how to' on how your made your lid air tight? Thanks to all of you who have contributed to this thread - I just spent the last 2 hours pouring through all 40 pages.

 

[Supurb]

This is awesome, nothing like jumping on thread 2 years later and seeing all the hard work is done. Thanks everyone, I will be putting one of these together ASAP.

 

[Athos56]

Ok, I went through this thread. I like the look and the price of this option however I never make any batch that big. Could I say make a 6 gallon batch one weekend, then another 6 gallons the next weekend and carefully add the new wort to the already fermenting brew?

 

[Brew-ta-sauraus]

I just read this entire thread as well great project idea. No pics of the lid seal ever got posted bummer.

 

[FSR402]

Ok, I went through this thread. I like the look and the price of this option however I never make any batch that big. Could I say make a 6 gallon batch one weekend, then another 6 gallons the next weekend and carefully add the new wort to the already fermenting brew?

I would not try that. If you brewed the next day (brew Saturday?Sunday) then yes. Or you could just do two brews one day. Most of the time I brew I do double batches. Really once you get used to it and learn when things need to be done it only adds like 2 hours to the day.

 

[EarthBound]

I just read this entire thread as well great project idea. No pics of the lid seal ever got posted bummer.

Check post #341.

I also posted a link that illustrates the same thing I did to seal the lid.

What more do you need?!

 

[Athos56]

I would not try that. If you brewed the next day (brew Saturday?Sunday) then yes. Or you could just do two brews one day. Most of the time I brew I do double batches. Really once you get used to it and learn when things need to be done it only adds like 2 hours to the day.

Yeah I did a little looking around and came to the same conclusion, thanks. I think that I need to look for something in the 7gallon range.

 

[allclene]

Allclene - any chance on posting the pics along with the 'how to' on how your made your lid air tight? Thanks to all of you who have contributed to this thread - I just spent the last 2 hours pouring through all 40 pages.

Sorry guys still have my prickly pear honey mead in it so cant open yet to take a pic for you ill get it here soon for ya. It finishing off this week hopefully. Cant rush greatness!

 

[FSR402]

Yeah I did a little looking around and came to the same conclusion, thanks. I think that I need to look for something in the 7gallon range.

Or just brew bigger batches...

 

[Brew-ta-sauraus]

My guess is that the 15 gal model is the ideal size for my 10 gal batches?

 

[FSR402]

My guess is that the 15 gal model is the ideal size for my 10 gal batches?

yes

 

[nisk916]

Yeah I did a little looking around and came to the same conclusion, thanks. I think that I need to look for something in the 7gallon range.

According to Blichmann and the experience of others (including myself) you can use a 15 gallon conical for 5 gallon batches without issue. There is more than enough co2 produced to keep it well protected. I normally do 6-7 gallon batches, and it works great.

 

[allclene]

Ok guys i broke cardenal rule and opened my conical for a pic so here you go.
1. Remove screws by hand that hold the lid ring on.
2. Put a ring of the rubber "D" shaped weatherstrip around flat surface as close to inner wall as posible. If you did this right you should still see part of the holes for the screws.
3. Use silicone and run a descent bead around lip next to weatherstrip covering screw holes with it.
4. Set ring into place and hand screw your screws back in. Do not use screw gun you will strip the holes out.
5. Use finger and smooth off acess around outside that squished out from the lip.
6. Put 2 seperate rings of weatherstrip around contact surface of lid be sure to put seams 180 degrees out from each other for better seal
















7. screw lid on as tight as you can and let sit for a day to compress it a bit. I used a long screwdriver between lid handles to tighten it with
8. Attach your hardware to your conical for racking and air lock etc. I use a bucket with water and a hose from the top for airlock
See pics for parts etc.

 

[allclene]

Here are sku from ace for supplies

 

[slurring_troobadour]

Allclene - thanks

 

[slurring_troobadour]

Sorry one other question - you didn't specifically say that you used silicone on the 2 d strips that you put on the lid - so I assume that you just used the adhesive on the strip - after pulling the tape off or did you put silicone on those too?
Thanks again

 

[agrimart]

Guys,

At Agrimart we just lowered our prices a bit more on the 15 gal and 30 gal FD tanks.

http://agrimart.net/inductor-tanks/

Any questions, send me an email at [email protected] - Discounted shipping as well!

Thanks for all your business! Keep in mind Ohio Valley Ag online sales is now Agrimart

Jarrod

 

[JerseyBrewer]

So, my buddy and I ordered the 15 gal inductor tank. We double checked that we ordered the male threaded full drain inductor, but we actually rec'd the female threaded tank.

So question to you guys. How big of a deal is it? As long as we use PBW to clean and starsans to sanitize do you think I should worry about it? Should I return it?

 

[l3asturd]

So, my buddy and I ordered the 15 gal inductor tank. We double checked that we ordered the male threaded full drain inductor, but we actually rec'd the female threaded tank.

So question to you guys. How big of a deal is it? As long as we use PBW to clean and starsans to sanitize do you think I should worry about it? Should I return it?

I did the same thing. 2" drain with a bulkhead fitting. Really did not like the grooves in the bottom. It bothered me enough to pay ruralking return shipping to order the correct unit. The 1 1/2" FD version is far superior.

 

[Squeeky]

If you ordered from Agrimart, I would e-mail Jarrod, he might be able to swap you out for little to no shipping. That happened to me, but my guess is he got his shipping cost back in the added orders, as they now market them as homebrew ferms on the site. Sure would love a second one, wink wink Jarrod

 

[allclene]

Sorry one other question - you didn't specifically say that you used silicone on the 2 d strips that you put on the lid - so I assume that you just used the adhesive on the strip - after pulling the tape off or did you put silicone on those too?
Thanks again

Did not use silicond on the strips at all the adhesive on them are good enough silicone only for sealing screw holes and edge of ring

 

[ghoti]

Are folks getting the 1 1/2 FPT or 2 MPT? Any concern about the threaded piece internal on the FPT?