SS Conical FV U.K.

Manxnorton · Dec 18, 2016

Morning all,
Well the shiny shiny head is firmly on with me at the mo!!
I've upgraded my AG system with a GrainFather and the gf hot liquor tank and TartenSpecial got me thinking about the shiny shiny Conical FV.
05:30am ding ding!! My few brain cells left got stirring and as I was getting up to take our lass to work all I can think is how much I've spent on FV's, and one I think is one is a bone of contention!! Think the lid is US..nothing on the bubbler! So as long as I get some cling film today I might be able to safe the batch!! Hoping there's no infection....
Thinking back this was use with the milk choc stout that dint go right!! Hmmmmmm!
Anyways just started on looking at the first one from the Malt Miller ((ÃÂ£165 + shipping n vat)
Thinking on the YouTube could I assemble the parts with my good hand etc (if our lass is away working??)
Any deals on the net etc?
Obvious ease of operation once set up is a bonus.
Any help advice would be greatly appreciated.
Now going to re-name my self
Shiny shiny manxnorton...

Chippy_Tea · Dec 18, 2016

Geterbrewed and The Home brew company don't sell SS conicals but do sell this and you get 5% off using the discount codes in the sponsor forum.

http://www.geterbrewed.com/stainless-steel-fermenter-grainfather/

http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk...-Jacks-Stainless-Steel-Fermenter.html#SID=178

Mangrove Jacks Stainless Steel Fermenter

Ã¢â¬Â¢ 25L capacity fermenter
Ã¢â¬Â¢ High grade #304, scratch resistent, stainless steel body
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Handles for easy lifting of the fermenter
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Seamless inside finish for easy cleaning to prevent contamination
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Litre measurement stamped on the inside body of fermenter
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Includes bung and bubbler airlock

BeerCat · Dec 18, 2016

Chippy_Tea said:
Geterbrewed and The Home brew company don't sell SS conicals but do sell this and you get 5% off using the discount codes in the sponsor forum.

http://www.geterbrewed.com/stainless-steel-fermenter-grainfather/

http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk...-Jacks-Stainless-Steel-Fermenter.html#SID=178

Mangrove Jacks Stainless Steel Fermenter

Ã¢â¬Â¢ 25L capacity fermenter
Ã¢â¬Â¢ High grade #304, scratch resistent, stainless steel body
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Handles for easy lifting of the fermenter
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Seamless inside finish for easy cleaning to prevent contamination
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Litre measurement stamped on the inside body of fermenter
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Includes bung and bubbler airlock

I dont like the look of the plastic tap very much. Here are some cheaper alternatives.
https://www.polsinelli.it/en/35-l-stainless-steel-beer-fermenter-P1326.htm
https://www.polsinelli.it/en/fermenter-30-l-stainless-steel-barrel-P1446.htm

Quite like the look of the 2nd one.

Manxnorton · Dec 18, 2016

BeerCat said:
I dont like the look of the plastic tap very much. Here are some cheaper alternatives.
https://www.polsinelli.it/en/35-l-stainless-steel-beer-fermenter-P1326.htm
https://www.polsinelli.it/en/fermenter-30-l-stainless-steel-barrel-P1446.htm

Quite like the look of the 2nd one.

I've looked at this type...not sure tbh!!
Thinking Conical lol
At least it's shiny shiny!!
Thx pal

Manxnorton · Dec 18, 2016

Chippy_Tea said:
Geterbrewed and The Home brew company don't sell SS conicals but do sell this and you get 5% off using the discount codes in the sponsor forum.

http://www.geterbrewed.com/stainless-steel-fermenter-grainfather/

http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk...-Jacks-Stainless-Steel-Fermenter.html#SID=178

Mangrove Jacks Stainless Steel Fermenter

Ã¢â¬Â¢ 25L capacity fermenter
Ã¢â¬Â¢ High grade #304, scratch resistent, stainless steel body
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Handles for easy lifting of the fermenter
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Seamless inside finish for easy cleaning to prevent contamination
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Litre measurement stamped on the inside body of fermenter
Ã¢â¬Â¢ Includes bung and bubbler airlock

M8 it's good but not the Conical one I'm prob set my heart on...like it's Said plastic isn't what I like....
Hard to please sorry lol

Manxnorton · Dec 18, 2016

More like this one!
http://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=585

My savings is burning a hole in my pocket!!! :-;

Chippy_Tea · Dec 18, 2016

..like it's Said plastic isn't what I like....
Hard to please sorry lol

The one in my links is Stainless steel, i know its not a conical but i was half way there. :wink: :lol:

TartanSpecial · Dec 18, 2016

Manxnorton said:
More like this one!
http://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=585

My savings is burning a hole in my pocket!!! :-;

I've got the Chronical but it is expensive and the ball valves have to be dismantled which is not a one handed operation (but otherwise ferments quickly and consistently). The Brewbucket looks good but if I were going for it I'd go for the brewmaster bucket..ÃÂ£20 more expensive but it has a thermowell and digital thermometer so you can see the temp inside the fermenter. I was surprised how much heat is generated in the first few days fermentation (3-4 DegC above room temp) so I now ferment in a cool (16 C) room for first 3-4 days to keep the fermentation temp at 20 C.

MyQul · Dec 18, 2016

Manxnorton said:
More like this one!
http://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=585

My savings is burning a hole in my pocket!!! :-;

If your going for the Brewtech brew bucket I'd go for the brewmaster version for an extra Ã¯Â¿Â½ÃÂ£20 as it's got a thermowell
http://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=646

Edit: Just noticed Tartan got there before me :mrgreen:

Manxnorton · Dec 18, 2016

Chippy_Tea said:
The one in my links is Stainless steel, i know its not a conical but i was half way there. :wink: :lol:

Ha! Ha! Ya right m8.
I appreciate pal...
Nearly parting with my hard earn savings...the piggy bank is well n truly smash in!! Lol

Manxnorton · Dec 18, 2016

MyQul said:
If your going for the Brewtech brew bucket I'd go for the brewmaster version for an extra Ã¯Â¿Â½ÃÂ£20 as it's got a thermowell
http://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=646

Edit: Just noticed Tartan got there before me :mrgreen:

TartanSpecial said:
I've got the Chronical but it is expensive and the ball valves have to be dismantled which is not a one handed operation (but otherwise ferments quickly and consistently). The Brewbucket looks good but if I were going for it I'd go for the brewmaster bucket..ÃÂ£20 more expensive but it has a thermowell and digital thermometer so you can see the temp inside the fermenter. I was surprised how much heat is generated in the first few days fermentation (3-4 DegC above room temp) so I now ferment in a cool (16 C) room for first 3-4 days to keep the fermentation temp at 20 C.

Aye I'm thinking the same!!!
Now to look properly in the brewbucket and report back to yous!
Thinking our lass can essemble if for me!! Lol
Thx so much ya all too blokes

Manxnorton · Dec 18, 2016

Ohhh! The more expensive one has LCD n stuff n stuff!!!
Just parted with the money and got extra tubing lol
Thank you so much for all your help!
Once again I really apreciate it.
Shiny shiny Brian

MyQul · Dec 18, 2016

SHINY! SHINY!

Just bought another FV myself unfortunatly it wasnt a shiny brewmaster bucket. Just another Youngs plastic bucket FV for 8 quid on sale at tescum

TartanSpecial · Dec 18, 2016

You won't regret it...nice bit of kit....should give you fast and consistent fermentations then drain from the racking arm/valve into a bottling bucket with priming sugar (or keg)..no need for syphoning off the yeast etc. You should get it by Xmas too :)

Chippy_Tea · Dec 18, 2016

Bri these videos may be of use from the site you linked to -

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pK4xjjOvlc&feature=youtu.be[/ame]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_U--uU-8_E&list=UU5GjiMcDh7-jkzoh953lOUg[/ame]

Manxnorton · Dec 18, 2016

Chippy_Tea said:
Bri these videos may be of use from the site you linked to -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pK4xjjOvlc&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_U--uU-8_E&list=UU5GjiMcDh7-jkzoh953lOUg

Ja jaa! Lecker!!
Thx pal

Manxnorton · Dec 20, 2016

The longest day in history!!!
Waiting on shiny shiny to arrive...
Then unpacked it and our lass is going give a helping hand lol (ohhh err! With the unpacking and putting the valve thingy on!!!
This now means it has to tested....
Brew day tomorrow!!! Left overs!!!

TartanSpecial · Dec 20, 2016

Might be an idea to clean inside with detergent in case any oil residues leftover from manufacturing. Glad you like it.

Manxnorton · Dec 20, 2016

TartanSpecial said:
Might be an idea to clean inside with detergent in case any oil residues leftover from manufacturing. Glad you like it.

Aye m8
Just arrived......
Arghhhhhhh!!! Our lass in the bath!!
I can do it Brian!! Lol one handed or not!! I've got my teeth and swear word to do it!!!

Tbc :-)

Manxnorton · Dec 20, 2016

Mmmmmmmmmmm!!
Right am I being a balloon knot or not?
With our lass got both items secured with rubber washer with side and the SS nut tightened up...
Even with hand tightened the rubbers on the both nut area went Pete tong if you see the pics...
We've tried a few times and the same went like this...
Filled it to see if any water can escape....no!!

For all it looks **** the washers are actually serving the purpose for now!!
Has anybody had this? And the obvious remedy...(you know how I struggle with simple tasks due my small brain)
Thinking getting the rubber washer bedded in etc might be the thing but my memory has gone...
Any help once again I'll love to hear it!!!
1.2l approx of ullage..

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