The Stasis - A glycol system designed for homebrewers - Pre-Order now for $599

[StoutNoDoubt]

It is loud but its tolerable in my opinion. About the same loudness as a window unit ac.

 

[Thorrak]

It is loud but its tolerable in my opinion. About the same loudness as a window unit ac.

The nice thing about "loud" is that it is quantifiable. I've never seen a 70 dB window AC unit before.

 

[StoutNoDoubt]

The nice thing about "loud" is that it is quantifiable. I've never seen a 70 dB window AC unit before.

It’s really not that bad. Maybe some units are louder than others? I love the small footprint of the unit

 

[CodeSection]

Was the unit running in the background when you produced the video?

 

[birzzz]

Was the unit running in the background when you produced the video?

I can guarantee you that no, the unit isn't running in the video.

 

[brewpharm Hill]

Has anyone been experience leaking from the glycol ports on the back of the Stasis? I'm using the 3/8" tubing from Spike and screwable hose clamps. If the tubing is positioned a given way it will start dribbling so I'm constantly monitoring for leaks.

 

[betote]

Mine is leaking from the right fan
I already sent an email to support.

 

[birzzz]

Mine is leaking from the right fan
I already sent an email to support.

I don't really understand what could be leaking from the right fan. If you open up the casing, do you see something wet? Next to the right fan is the compressor itself, the glycol tank is pretty much in the center and the pumps are on sitting on the bottom left side of the casing.

 

[birzzz]

Has any of you received any further information for the noise issue? It has been radio silent over 2 months from the Craft a Brew support on my part.

 

[Gruel]

Has anyone been experience leaking from the glycol ports on the back of the Stasis? I'm using the 3/8" tubing from Spike and screwable hose clamps. If the tubing is positioned a given way it will start dribbling so I'm constantly monitoring for leaks.

If you can't switch to smaller ID tubing ( that you might have to heat to make it fit, and that might be hard to impossible to get off without cutting it off), try teflon/PTFE tape to get a tighter fit. Hot glue might also work.

 

[ludyee]

Hi Everyone,

Have been trying to find a place I can post and ask questions about the Stasis I kickstarted. I only just today set it up. I want to run a test. However, it says do not turn on for 24 hours unless it was upright, or some such. Well it has been nothing but upright for weeks, though I only filled it with glycol solution an hour ago. Do they mean upright with solution in it for 24 hours?

Also, any gotchas/things to look out for as I power it up. I have not even turned it on yet, though it is plugged in. I am using it with a Speidel plastic fermenter, I purchased the coil, tubing, etc all in the kickstarter. I drilled the 5/8 holes and secured the coil to the lid, no issues. I do intend to counter pressure the fermenter to transfer to kegs, but will have to wait to see how that might go down the road. I have a Nor-Cal dip tube system for that purpose.

I will remark that the SS coil sent isn't quite long/deep enough for my liking with my fermenter. My goal was 10.5 gallon fermentations and I think the coil wil maybe get the bottom 1.5 to 2 coils in the liquid. So I am upping my volumes to 13.5 gallons in the fermenter, 2 corny kegs and some random number of 22 oz bottles using fizz drops. Should be fine.

I'm hoping the 24 hour thing is like oil in some inner workings. I own a pro grade KitchenAid mixer and someone stuck it in a cabinet one on it's side. Oil leaked out of the damn thing. It's been upright ever since and continued to work fine.
Thanks.

 

[Gruel]

I'm pretty sure the 24 hours upright thing is just for the fridge/compressor part inside. The refrigerant needs time to collect in the right spot after transport. Can't you lower the coil, by pulling it apart a bit, or sliding it down in the lid? Good luck.

 

[ludyee]

I'm pretty sure the 24 hours upright thing is just for the fridge/compressor part inside. The refrigerant needs time to collect in the right spot after transport. Can't you lower the coil, by pulling it apart a bit, or sliding it down in the lid? Good luck.

The coil can't be pulled apart as the "IN" goes to the bottom coil and coils up to the out. Yes the out could be pulled higher but that wouldn't really extend it much. The in and out barbs are welded to the coil. I could extend by using a hosing that fills the 5/8 in holes in the kid I made for the coil, or rigging up something along those lines, but was just hoping using the supplied fitting would work out. I can manage slightly larger batches to enable better coil submersion in the fermenter.

I have the entire thing working fine, it has been running in my garage where I do the fermenting. In summer here in MD, just the chiller will be needed. It is successfully keeping 13.5 gallons tap water in the fermenter at 72 degrees overnight. I estimate most of the coil, but not all is submerged. Ambient was likely in low 80's overnight, but started in the 90's. Tap water began at 77 degrees. I might try a bit lower target temp for this day just to make sure it can handle it. Lager temps even, here's going for 50 degrees. I do have Coolbrewing Fermentation insulated bags but I did not think to put it in place before filling the fermenter, so I can't pick up the fermenter and place it in the bag without emptying and refilling, but I could try putting it over the top. I think the chiller tubes are long enough to be fine. I have a blowoff tube attached just to double check the Nor-Cal brewing racking cane CO2 transfer apparatus is working and I understand it. I'll have to do a couple pics once I get it all setup and functioning right.

Thanks.

 

[betote]

I don't really understand what could be leaking from the right fan. If you open up the casing, do you see something wet? Next to the right fan is the compressor itself, the glycol tank is pretty much in the center and the pumps are on sitting on the bottom left side of the casing.

The support team advised me to validate the problem and determined that the unit needs to be replaced.

The attention I received during the process was the best, I can only wait for the replacement unit and congratulate the craftabrew support team. I even just placed another order and purchased a second coil chiller and a neoprene cover, as I plan to double the production.

 

[Trevor Mack]

Over the last 2-3 weeks I've had puddles of condensation both under the stasis and under my catalyst (had a pan there anyways to help catch hop particulate when removing mason jar).

Wish I had put the stasis inside a drip tray as that would help to contain this condensation and moisture.

The neoprene around the tubing now has a bit of noticable mold growth due to the humidity of the summer months. Have a new dehumidifier coming that should help to alleviate some of the humidity in the surrounding air.

Thought I'd pass on my recent troubles.

 

[Gruel]

Once the dewpoint of the ambient air moves above your coolant temperature, your system becomes a dehumidifier. Only your cooling power limits the amount of water you can pull from the air, unless you stick the cold side of your system into a dry enclosure; then you have essentially build a fridge...

You could try running a smaller air conditioner non-stop as a dehumidifier just for the space where your brewing setup is sitting, or buy an air drier, and purge the insulation of your lines. It all becomes a bit involved fast.

 

[hootowl]

Been using the Stasis for about 7 months now I guess. I have a pilsner on now. Holding at 38F for four weeks.... into my first week. So far the unit is doing a fine job. No regrets.

 

[Craiginthecorn]

I would say it's good for controlling fermentation temperature, which was my primary reason for buying the Stasis. The debate will be over cold-crashing, since the Stasis can go no lower than 36F and sometimes cannot achieve that in difficult conditions like a hot garage while chilling two fermentors. For me, I don't find much added value cold-crashing below 38F.

 

[ShaLaH]

My stasis has fermented and cold crashed over a dozen beers by now. I use a 7 gallon SSBT Chronical BME &/or a 7 gallon Spike Conical. I'm easily able to cold crash down to 36F without problems. I haven't needed to cold crash 2 fermenters at the same time yet. The unit is a bit noisy but it's in my basement and can't be heard in my living space. I like the compact design and that it has 2 internal temp probes.

 

[hootowl]

I'm having an issue with the tubing kinking close to the connections with just the weight of the filled lines. Anyone have a suggestion for lines that don't kink so easily restricting flow?
Also I noticed the unit isn't available on the CraftaBrew site. Is it out of stock or out of production?

 

[WesBrew]

I use 3/8 silicone tubing with no issue, but it’s not the ultra thin wall version. You could get some foam pipe insulation at Home Depot and slide the tube inside it . I use it just for the insulation

 

[hootowl]

And so I've had the Stasis since March of 2020. Used it with probably 10, 5 gal batches. Only 2 were lagers that needed 38 deg.
Today.. with a pilsner on, it died. Simply died... nothing. Cycled the switch.. nothing. No sign of any kind of circuit breaker or fuse externally.
Doesn't look to be available anymore and no info. Guess I'll have to dissect it.

 

[ryanjohnson792]

Simply remove the coil and clean it after use, The Stasis can be stored without draining the glycol/water mixture or there is a plug in the bottom of the unit that can be pulled to drain when not in use if you choose.



The pumps are set to flow at 65 GPH, this was the optimal flow rate for the best efficiency of the system as a whole.

Do you recommend putting the chiller above the fermenters? Mine has trouble pumping when it's below them.