Low Cost Conical Fermenter

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Low Cost Conical Fermenter

Room3

2015年4月2日 21:43

I was looking around for some low-cost alternatives to conical fermenters, and I came across inductor tanks. Has anyone used or heard of someone using these tanks? Is there any danger/downside to using them (aside from scratching the inside and risking contamination)?

They're made out of medium-density polyethylene, is this the same material "Ale Pails" are made of? For around $55 for a 15 gallon, this seems like a really cheap way to get into making larger batches (as opposed to the $600 NB chargers for a 15 gallon stainless).

Topic plastic conical-fermenter fermenter homebrew

Category Mac

GoldPaintedLemons · Accepted Answer · 2015年4月2日 21:43

I know your looking for larger, but thought others that find this thread might want to consider this. Large volume isn't the only reason to go to conical

$100

http://beersmith.com/fastferment-an-affordable-conical-beer-fermenter/

Dean Brundage · Accepted Answer · 2010年6月28日 14:01

Check out shipping on those tanks. I looked into placing an order of five of their 35-gallon tanks and it would cost $450 to freight them to me.

Don't forget (or "have you heard") about Mini-Brew plastic conicals. They're a little more expensive, but you get a racking port and a side port for temperature probe. I found mine on eBay for about half the list price.

Both the Tank-Depot and Mini-Brew conicals have threaded fittings, which may harbor bacteria. I got an infection in one of mine that ruined four batches in a row. I put it on the shelf and haven't touched it. (I'll sell it to ya cheap!)

Mark · Accepted Answer · 2010年6月8日 19:20

Those would be perfect, one of the biggest home brew shops in the UK sells a range of plastic conical fermenters like these. As stated the risk would be in getting a scratch and thus an infection. But if you are careful with it you should get 2-3 years out of it. For $55 I think its a no-brainer.

brewchez · Accepted Answer · 2010年6月8日 18:55

Ale Pales are normally HDPE (high density polyethylene), for what its worth. You could always ferment in a half barrel for 10-12 gallon sized batches for cheaper than the NB conical, but maybe not cheaper than $55 for one of those plastic conicals.

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