60l Fermenter Fill Line

[robbo5253]

Hey All,

Did my first double batch on the weekend in a 60L fermenter, put all the ingredients in and started filling the fermneter, about halfway through I looked to the side to see where I was filling to, quickly realised there was no markings on the side and I had no idea how much was in there to this point. I based it off of my 30l one and filled to around the same point I do in there... can someone please give me a rough Idea of how many litres it is to where the plastic comes comes out near the top, below is a pic of the style of fermenter I used.

Next time I wont be so keen and measure it out before I start brewing!

Cheers

Robbo

 

[mynameisrodney]

i did the exact same thing and realised when it was about 1/2 full. I put mine on a set of bathroom scales and kept filling until it got to ((volume i wanted x predicted sg) + approx fermenter weight). Worked for me. I know it's a bit late for you now, but it might give you an idea of how close you were.

Cheers
Chris

 

[robbo5253]

In relation to the line where it comes back out, where do you fill your fermenter to?

Cheers

Robbo

 

[mynameisrodney]

sorry i don't have any 60L fermenters so i can't help you there. i was just suggesting a method.

Cheers
Chris

 

[randyrob]

 

[robbo5253]

Thanks heaps man!! Went just above the 50l line but had enough fermentables in there so will be all good.

Cheers

Robbo