S.S. Olive Oil Drums.

[Batz]

Many of us use now use these as fermenters, I thought some of you maybe interested in these.
$2.00 laundry bags and 30lt drums fit beautifully, nice for storage to keep the dust, spiders etc off them.
I found them at King Kong but I guess plenty of import shops carry them.

 

[pirateagenda]

batz, bit off topic but do you have any links to buy large versions of the drums (over 100L)?

 

[nosco]

Only up to 100lt here. More than that I guess it would plastic lined 40gal drum style.

http://winequip.com.au/products/olive-oil/oil/olive-oil-drums/

https://www.homemakeit.com.au/search?q=olive

Edit: the winequip (Aginox?)ones have an awsome stainless tap. Make sure to ask for it.

 

[Cocko]

Seems expensive.... Have you enquired about a bulk buy? Can you get them printed?

 

[scooterism]

Cheers Batz, top tip[emoji106]

 

[Batz]

Seems expensive.... Have you enquired about a bulk buy? Can you get them printed?

Are they food grade? Do you get a kitten with it??

$2.00 F.F.S.

 

[Stubbie]

Hey Batz

What's the go with air lock etc. Are you using 'as is', US carboy fashion, or modifying in some way?

 

[Batz]

Hey Batz

What's the go with air lock etc. Are you using 'as is', US carboy fashion, or modifying in some way?

I just use gladwrap and a big rubber band, same as I did with my plastic feremters. Some of the guys have drilled the lids for an air-lock, easy if that's what you want.

 

[nosco]

I drilled a hole in mine and put in a weldless keg post for a few more options.

https://www.grainandgrape.com.au/pr...T W BUL--cornelius-post-with-1-4-bulkhead-gas

 

[pirateagenda]

I drilled a hole in mine and put in a weldless keg post for a few more options.

https://www.grainandgrape.com.au/products/category/KAIUEOMA-kegs-and-accessories/7KEG BALL LOCK POST W BUL--cornelius-post-with-1-4-bulkhead-gas

Are you using them for pressure fermenting?

 

[nosco]

Thats the plan except im still waiting for the parts for my spunding valve.

 

[pirateagenda]

Thats the plan except im still waiting for the parts for my spunding valve.

Thats what I'm hoping to do also. Currently doing 40L batches in 50L kegs, hoping to go bigger.

Do you think the vessel will be able to withstand pressure?

 

[nosco]

I dont think ill be cranking it up to 12psi on the first brew or ever but it handle it ok. I hope. The lid on my Aginox can be a bit tricky to get on but it has a silocone o ring and is air tight.

 

[pirateagenda]

I dont think ill be cranking it up to 12psi on the first brew or ever but it handle it ok. I hope. The lid on my Aginox can be a bit tricky to get on but it has a silocone o ring and is air tight.

nice - i'll be watching with interest!

lastly, what are the dims of yours? would be a massive bonus if it fits in my fridge

 

[Stubbie]

I just use gladwrap and a big rubber band, same as I did with my plastic feremters. Some of the guys have drilled the lids for an air-lock, easy if that's what you want.

Thanks Batz

 

[nosco]

Its aboit 340mm wide and 430mm high. 480mm high with a keg post and disconnect. It currently has a pils in it atm that is doing very nicely.

 

[nosco]

So the answer to the question "do they hold pressure" is no 2-3 PSI max and even then I wouldn't be sure if it not leaking. Yes I tried to fill it to 12psi and yes the lid pooped off . The thread just isnt deep enough to get a good hold. So maybe not suitable for pressure fermenting but it should work with a C02 filled bottle for cold crashing, very nicely.

 

[pirateagenda]

So the answer to the question "do they hold pressure" is no 2-3 PSI max and even then I wouldn't be sure if it not leaking. Yes I tried to fill it to 12psi and yes the lid pooped off . The thread just isnt deep enough to get a good hold. So maybe not suitable for pressure fermenting but it should work with a C02 filled bottle for cold crashing, very nicely.

haha ok, i'll hold off and stick to 2 kegs then! cheers