Time to choose a fermentor

[burntchef]

So my thought process is between a hdpe 15 gallon conical on a stand or a 15 gallon chapman f pot. Cost is about the same. I am leaning toward the chapman based on its flat bottom and handles would make it easy to move and put in a temp control box. Any one have some advice one way or the other? Or does it all come down to choice/preference?
Thanx Eric

 

[calgary222]

I looked at the Chapman, but went with the rotomolds because of the conical bottom. I haven't taken advantage of the ability to harvest yeast, but I have had zero issues. I have my fermentation chamber on wheels and the height of my racking valve is just above the corny keg height for easy racking without moving (and disturbing) the trub at the bottom.
I am now up to 20 gallon batches and use 2x the 17 gallon chambers with 10-11 gallons in each...
I am going to move to a blichmann 27 in the new year only so I can use just one vessel,
Cheers!

 

[burntchef]

Thanx for the reply! I think the conical will end up being the my choice based on availability and flexibility.
Eric