Fermentation Vessel Size

[Pete Willis]

Hey all

We have a Fridge setup for fermentation, with a Heat Pad and the Temperature Box thingy...

I have a question, we are looking for a 50-60 Litre vessel that will fit, its an odd size due to the thermostat jutting out the top of the fridge. So need a vessel that is max 630mm high x 450mm wide... Any Ideas Guys??? The vessels I have found so far are all 650 - 690mm high or higher...

Thanks

Pete

 

[mtb]

I'm pretty sure these 50L Kegmenters are the right fit; https://www.ibrew.com.au/collections/kegmenters-stainless-steel/products/kegmenter-stainless-steel
Contact them to confirm though

 

[Bribie G]

I see your problem, I just went out and measure my 60L fv in the garage and it's just a tad too tall.
If you have to resort to a certain amount of dicking about, three of these could sit side by side in the space you describe, they would give you a "block" of 420 wide, 340 deep and 510 high. They are perfectly ok for fermenting in as they actually hold more like 23 litres each - I believe that Manticle and a few others actually use them for primary fermentation.
I used 3 of them side by side in a fridge for lagering purposes for a few years, and they are easy to handle, but since gone onto other methods.

 

[Lionman]

I reckon you might fit a kegmenter in there. They are around 610mmx432mm. Be very tight.

Thats probably your best bet. That way you can use pressure to move the beer around too instead of trying to move 50L vessel around. Sounds like a safety risk.

They have quite a few advantages, but they aren't cheap.

http://kegking.com.au/brewery-equipment/fermenters/50l-threaded-stainless-keg-no-spear.html

 

[Lionman]

Lol, walked away from the PC before replying. Beaten!.


Wont this one fit?

http://kegking.com.au/brewery-equipment/fermenters/60l-fermenter.html