Fermenters

[Borret]

Sorry, my mistake. I for a moment thought it was some perverted refference to coccles and their link to the female anatomy..... But even that was too abstract.

And yep. ....... Friday arvo...... pub for lunch..... Ahhhh.

Borret

 

[Jino]

I went and bought a glass carboy on saturday and its awesome! i don't know why i didn't get 1 or 2 previously.

I guess there is no real advantage to it but i just love the fact that you can see it all going on without having to open the fermenter. I also can't see how you can have an seal issues with these either which is a plus.

 

[Borret]

So where did you end up getting it? Did you find the right price?

Borret :blink:

 

[Jino]

I got it from Mark's. I really didn't get the right price, i paid $75 for it a bung and a airlock.
I'm sure i could have got it cheaper anywhere but Mark always either rounds the price down or give me stuff for free so i'm not complaining.

 

[Ross]

Just decided to go over to glass myself - My local's charging me $50 including bung - so seems like I'm getting a good deal...

Bugger, just found out they're only 23L - not really big enough for my 26L batches & their next size up is 57L complete with tap in a wicker basket for $115. Do they come in other sizes? 57L is a bit too big for me...

 

[Ross]

just answered my own question & ordered a 37L one for $89...

 

[Jino]

haha
Where abouts did you order it from?

 

[Borret]

And that 23 litres is with absolutely no headspace! I'm pretty sure the yanks do a 7.5 gal one but I haven't been able to find them here. There is a bit more of a range in winemaking supplies though.
These guys are offering a 34 litre in a basket, but I'm not sure of the shape. But for 68 bucks it's not too bad.

Cheers

Borret :blink:

 

[Jino]

Its cheaper then my 23ltr anyway...........

 

[Ross]

haha
Where abouts did you order it from?

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My local hbs - but I just emailed them Borrets link, so hopefully the price will improve - though I guess the quality probably varies as well....

 

[jgriffin]

Now you all need to find a reseller of these

http://www.brewsource.com/ProdNav/Eq_439.asp

 

[Borret]

JGrif

Grain and grape have them but the base of a glass carboy isn't steep enough to work as a conical.

cheers

Borret

 

[Ross]

Now you all need to find a reseller of these

http://www.brewsource.com/ProdNav/Eq_439.asp

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I WANT ONE!!! I WANT THREE!!!

 

[Ross]

JGrif

Grain and grape have them but the base of a glass carboy isn't steep enough to work as a conical.

cheers

Borret

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Bugger!!! That excitement was short lived....

 

[Borret]

Sorry to burst that bubble of excitmemnt Ross. That is what I have read elsewhere. A conical normally has a 60 deg cone and if you look at the carboys they go almost horizontal in the neck transition. This wouldn't allow the yeast to fall back in as efficiently as a conical , even with the current created by the ferment, and come time to tap the yeast off there would still be some settled on the tranisition. They may still work a little but not like a propper conical.

Cheers

Borret :blink:

 

[Jovial_Monk]

Coffee grounds are also good for cleaning carboys and demijohns

Jovial Monk

 

[Ross]

And that 23 litres is with absolutely no headspace! I'm pretty sure the yanks do a 7.5 gal one but I haven't been able to find them here. There is a bit more of a range in winemaking supplies though.
These guys are offering a 34 litre in a basket, but I'm not sure of the shape. But for 68 bucks it's not too bad.

Cheers

Borret :blink:

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Borret - just rang them as only 20 mins from me - Their website prices are well out of date & they would lose money at that price - said they would honour the quote, but expect new prices very shortly...

 

[Borret]

Coffee grounds are also good for cleaning carboys and demijohns

Jovial Monk

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Civet coffee might work.... After all it's already cleaned out a cats bowel

Borret :blink: .

 

[Ross]

And that 23 litres is with absolutely no headspace! I'm pretty sure the yanks do a 7.5 gal one but I haven't been able to find them here. There is a bit more of a range in winemaking supplies though.
These guys are offering a 34 litre in a basket, but I'm not sure of the shape. But for 68 bucks it's not too bad.

Cheers

Borret :blink:

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Borret - just rang them as only 20 mins from me - Their website prices are well out of date & they would lose money at that price - said they would honour the quote, but expect new prices very shortly...

How did that happen? - & can't delete it...

 

[warrenlw63]

What about BrotherNutz's rather clever home-made jobs?

http://zymo.homemail.com.au/beer.htm

Warren -