Unitank capacity

BrewRunning · Jul 19, 2019

If I get a 1/2 BBL Unitank does that mean the total capacity is 1/2 BBL or will I be able to ferment an entire 15.5 gallons and still have head space?

Thanks,

Blazinlow86 · Jul 19, 2019

BrewRunning said:
If I get a 1/2 BBL Unitank does that mean the total capacity is 1/2 BBL or will I be able to ferment an entire 15.5 gallons and still have head space?

Thanks,

Depends on the specific fermentor you choose I assume. The cf15 hold 17-18 gallons. 15.5 would leave plenty of headspace. Cheers

mongoose33 · Jul 19, 2019

BrewRunning said:
If I get a 1/2 BBL Unitank does that mean the total capacity is 1/2 BBL or will I be able to ferment an entire 15.5 gallons and still have head space?

Thanks,

You'll have headspace. My Spike CF10--10-gallon batches--actually has about 14 gallons of capacity. The extra 4 gallons is headspace.

BrewRunning · Jul 20, 2019

Thanks for the replies. I’m getting the SS Brewtech Unitank. I assume it wouldn’t be any different.

wilserbrewer · Jul 21, 2019

Their site does spec it at 15.5 gal operating volume...but doesn’t list an actual volume.

Oddly, the 1bbl tank states 42 gal actual, 31.5 working volume.

BrewRunning · Jul 22, 2019

wilserbrewer said:
Their site does spec it at 15.5 gal operating volume...but doesn’t list an actual volume.

Oddly, the 1bbl tank states 42 gal actual, 31.5 working volume.

Yes, that’s what was confusing me. I guess I’ll need to contact them and ask. Was hoping someone here had one.