Super Simple 15G Plastic Conical

[Squeeky]

Got my full drain tank today! This is going to be much better then the bulkhead version in mu opinion. Also the gallon markings are much clearer on this tank then the previous. I'll try and take pictures tonight.

I wanted to provide contact information for OhioValleyAG, Jarrod is the sales rep that has really gone above and beyond to make things right. If your interested in duplicating please give him an e-mail also can't beat their price either $51.87, and shipping was cheap $12.73, of course I am only one state away. Only real complaint is the tanks were shipped bare, not cardboard box. Can't be too upset both made it here in great condition and the fittings were wrapped in foam and seamed well with packing tape.


Remember model: INFD15-19
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Jarrod Kemper
Ohio Valley Ag
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Shop Online: www.ohiovalleyag.com

 

[sgoncalves]

Got mine setup over the weekend and got my first batch in it, haven't installed the bulkhead for racking just waiting to see where i should put it after first batch.

 

[SpottedDogBrewing]

Got mine setup over the weekend and got my first batch in it, haven't installed the bulkhead for racking just waiting to see where i should put it after first batch.

For a quick second I thought that was a pic of my fermenter
Great work, looks good you'll be happy you went this way:rockin:

 

[Squeeky]

Stand plans requested

I found a design for google sketchup, however for the life me I can't get it into a dimension display.

 

[sgoncalves]

For a quick second I thought that was a pic of my fermenter
Great work, looks good you'll be happy you went this way:rockin:

Thanks yeah on the stand I got a 2'x2' 3/4" plywood from HD (they sell it as pieces for this size), then just built the frame using 2x4's using 3" drywall screws. The hole I cut wasnt a perfect circle so I got some copper pipe insulation to put around my cut out hole to help protect it (not sure if this was overkill but I'd rather be safe then sorry) I ordered http://www.tank-depot.com/productdetails.aspx?part=FAA050PB this to install a bulk head and picked up a 1/2 ball valve from HD, I'll be installing this for racking after the first batch to see where I want to position it. The yeast catcher I had to get from Lowes because the original piece I got from HD wouldn't thread to the 1 1x2 ball valve correctly (not sure why but it leaked when I tested). The yeast catcher I used a 3" PVC pipe, 3" to 1 1x2" reducer then used a small piece of 1 1x2 pvc pipe to a 1 1x2 male thread and a 3" cap.

All of this based on your concept and a few other posts I've seen.

 

[sgoncalves]

Stand plans requested

I found a design for google sketchup, however for the life me I can't get it into a dimension display.

Mine is 2' x 2' on the top and is 36" high. Enough room for me to look into it and pour in yeast without needing a step stool, I also have enough room to put a 5 gallon bucket when the yeast catcher is removed (helpful when cleaning and sanitizing just dump into the bucket and dispose) and when I add the bulk head I should have enough clearance to gravity feed to a corny (using the taller ball locks).

 

[chrisdb]

great thread- I'm upsizing to 10G batches and my largest carboys are 6G- this conical is the right size for me.
How necessary is a second bulkhead for racking?
It seems to me if you make up a 'yeast/trub' catcher a little oversize you would be accomplishing the same result without the additional hardware and fabrication necessary for a racking bulkhead/valve in the conical.
Which leads me to the next question....
I've never really measured the volume of yeast/trub in my carboys but it seems like i'm washing at least a quart of sediment when washing yeast... what would be a volume of yeast/trub collector that woud give me clear beer on a high gravity brew?

 

[SpottedDogBrewing]

great thread- I'm upsizing to 10G batches and my largest carboys are 6G- this conical is the right size for me.
How necessary is a second bulkhead for racking?
It seems to me if you make up a 'yeast/trub' catcher a little oversize you would be accomplishing the same result without the additional hardware and fabrication necessary for a racking bulkhead/valve in the conical.
Which leads me to the next question....
I've never really measured the volume of yeast/trub in my carboys but it seems like i'm washing at least a quart of sediment when washing yeast... what would be a volume of yeast/trub collector that woud give me clear beer on a high gravity brew?

I don't have a side valve. I use a yeast catcher about 1qt in size. Size of catcher all depends on how much junk you keep out of your fermenter.

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[chrisdb]

thanks!
I was thinking a 1qt catcher would be about the right size- not likely to be undersized, but I'd rather err on the side of clear beer than taking the last ounce possible from the fermenter.

 

[sgoncalves]

great thread- I'm upsizing to 10G batches and my largest carboys are 6G- this conical is the right size for me.
How necessary is a second bulkhead for racking?
It seems to me if you make up a 'yeast/trub' catcher a little oversize you would be accomplishing the same result without the additional hardware and fabrication necessary for a racking bulkhead/valve in the conical.
Which leads me to the next question....
I've never really measured the volume of yeast/trub in my carboys but it seems like i'm washing at least a quart of sediment when washing yeast... what would be a volume of yeast/trub collector that woud give me clear beer on a high gravity brew?

My thought with the second bulkhead for racking is to not introduce air by just opening the bottom valve and leting it just drop into my corny's, this way I can put a hose and feed it to the bottom of the corny. Just my thought other input would be good though.

 

[chrisdb]

good point.. but after the yeast/trub container has been unscrewed from the single bottom valve couldn't you screw in a fitting with a barb end and hose attached?

 

[Zorin]

Great thread, will subscribe for later build.

Thanks

 

[Surly]

Fascinating project.

What about temperature control? Is there anyway this can fit into a standard sized refrigerator?

 

[Cromwell]

Question:
If the yeast catcher unscrews, can you empty it more than once? Once to get rid of trub, and then a second time for clean yeast?
If the worry is about oxygenating the beer, would it work to fill the yeast catcher with CO2, and have an air release valve near the top of it to let the air out as it fills with liquid?

 

[sgoncalves]

good point.. but after the yeast/trub container has been unscrewed from the single bottom valve couldn't you screw in a fitting with a barb end and hose attached?

Certainly could except on my build it would be to low to gravity feed into a corny.

 

[sgoncalves]

good point.. but after the yeast/trub container has been unscrewed from the single bottom valve couldn't you screw in a fitting with a barb end and hose attached?

Certainly could except on my build it would be to low to gravity feed into a corny. Another use for the second vavle is a simple way of taking a gravity reading.

 

[chrisdb]

for sure... gravity readings and maybe a sample too.

 

[crazyseany]

you could maybe add in a side valve with a "dip tube"? Have to be careful it didn't get into the yeast cake though..

how do the regular stainless conicals work? I saw a yeast washing tutorial where he opened the valve on the bottom and drained the traub... Then the yeast....

 

[VanHorneDog]

as far as im concerned as long as your valve is big enough not to get clogged with yeast you dont need the yeast catch, you just pull the yeast off... am i wrong on this?

i thought the purpose of the yeast catch was to make sure you dont get a clogged valve.

 

[SpottedDogBrewing]

good point.. but after the yeast/trub container has been unscrewed from the single bottom valve couldn't you screw in a fitting with a barb end and hose attached?

you sure can

 

[SpottedDogBrewing]

as far as im concerned as long as your valve is big enough not to get clogged with yeast you dont need the yeast catch, you just pull the yeast off... am i wrong on this?

i thought the purpose of the yeast catch was to make sure you dont get a clogged valve.

check out the 56th response on this thread page 2

 

[chrisdb]

best deal i have found, pulling the trigger on this
www.ruralking.com
Ace Roto Mold 15 Gallon Full Drain Inductor Tank Stand INFD15-ST $64.99
Banjo 2" Polypropylene Bolted Ball Valve V200 $24.99
shipping to 19072 for 2 tanks and 2 valves UPS ground $22.86

 

[Squeeky]

You can save 15 a tank through ohiovalley, 52 a piece. They also carry the 30g model just ask Jarrod in email.

 

[FSR402]

best deal i have found, pulling the trigger on this
www.ruralking.com
Ace Roto Mold 15 Gallon Full Drain Inductor Tank Stand INFD15-ST $64.99

I think that is just the stand

 

[chrisdb]

oops... ordered the stands not the tanks
corrected order placed

2 Ace Roto Mold 15 Gallon Full Drain Inductor Tank IN0015-19 @ $61.99
2 Banjo 1-1/2" Polypropylene Bolted Ball Valve V150 @ $22.99
2 Nipple Male Thread 1 1/2" @$2.99
shipping to 19072 UPS ground $17.67
total $193.61
After keeping the very nice RuralKing rep on the line to correct the order I didn't have the heart to take my business elsewhere. I'm pretty happy with two tanks with valves for less than 2 Franklins, but I'll check the ohio valley to see if it would be better after shipping.
I started at another sight wich "guaranteed" the best price and lowest shipping... well the price wasn't lowest and the shipping was over $90- Buyer Beware

 

[camiller]

You can save 15 a tank through ohiovalley, 52 a piece. They also carry the 30g model just ask Jarrod in email.

RK (at least on their web site) has free shipping on orders over $49 so either a wash price wise, or since he in in PA he might have saved money since presumably shipping would have been higher IN=>PA than IN=>OH.

edit: If he used the coupon code from the web site. which it looks like he didn't.

 

[chrisdb]

RK (at least on their web site) has free shipping on orders over $49 so either a wash price wise, or since he in in PA he might have saved money since presumably shipping would have been higher IN=>PA than IN=>OH.

edit: If he used the coupon code from the web site. which it looks like he didn't.

missed the free shipping code... still pretty happy with the purchase. A conical with valve and nipple for $88 is less than another supplier wanted for shipping alone.

 

[Sacdan]

You can save 15 a tank through ohiovalley, 52 a piece. They also carry the 30g model just ask Jarrod in email.

Jarrod addeed it to the Website.http://www.ohiovalleyag.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=48_49&products_id=2112

 

[fpweeks]

subscribing to this post! once i move up to 10g batches this is a definite!!!

 

[fpweeks]

which outlet are you guys buying the 1-1/2" FPT or the 2" MPT?