Stainless Fermenters

[clio]

The tap is plastic and a touch flimsy in my opinion. It works fine but long term I'll be looking for something to replace it.

 

[Batz]

The tap is plastic and a touch flimsy in my opinion. It works fine but long term I'll be looking for something to replace it.

OK cheers, I want to go stainless fermenters but I'm having trouble deciding on what type.

 

[TheWiggman]

I hear national home brew have some good ones. Even got the Cocko and Screwy Seal of Approval.

 

[Cocko]

I havent changed my tap... dont plan to at this stage. Sure a SS one would be cool but there is nothing wrong with them, once you are use to the instant high flow rate.

On phone.

 

[HBHB]

Same tap has been used on something like 10,000 boilers around the world that get exposed to boiling temperatures on a regular basis. Many of those have been in service for over 4 years without issues. I don't anticipate too many problems.

Martin

 

[clio]

To be clear - I love this fermenter. The tap is fine but it would be my first (and only) mod - that's all.

I skipped the plastic fermenters altogether. Plastic residues and greases are always there, hence why making a pavlova in a plastic mixing bowl is a no-no. Glass or steel only. That is my logic anyway for tending toward a steel option.

 

[TidalPete]

There will be handles on future ones

Hey Martin,

Any idea when those "Improved" Mangrove Jacks ss fermenters will arrive?
Am waiting patiently impatiently.

Edit --- Going by Cocko's post somewhere above those (supplied) taps seem to work in a similar manner to the "snap-taps" that have been around forever. Are they as well made do you reckon?

 

[HBHB]

Hey Martin,

Any idea when those "Improved" Mangrove Jacks ss fermenters will arrive?
Am waiting patiently impatiently.

Edit --- Going by Cocko's post somewhere above those (supplied) taps seem to work in a similar manner to the "snap-taps" that have been around forever. Are they as well made do you reckon?

Not at this stage Pete.

have had 1 leaking tap, which has since been replaced under warranty.

 

[Screwtop]

Hey Martin,

Any idea when those "Improved" Mangrove Jacks ss fermenters will arrive?
Am waiting patiently impatiently.

Edit --- Going by Cocko's post somewhere above those (supplied) taps seem to work in a similar manner to the "snap-taps" that have been around forever. Are they as well made do you reckon?

FFS! Who cares about this really. SS fermenters are "SS Fermenters" I use the harness. Two harness handles lifting 27odd Kg same as lifting 27odd Kg using SS handles.......................So??

Replace the farking taps with whatever you would if you where setting up a micro brewery and could only source stainless tanks. AKA: SS Ballvalves.

Screwy,

Grump, grump!!!

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

I suppose beer is beer then. No point discussing the ins and outs of the brewing process hey?

 

[dicko]

I am waiting for the model with handles

 

[Batz]

I am waiting for the model with handles

So am I Geoff, I've been brewing for over 30 years in plastic, waiting a little longer for handles is worth it IMO.

When they do arrive I'll be in the market for several of them.

Batz

 

[Screwtop]

 

[TidalPete]

I suppose it all boils down to your faith in Third-World stitching as opposed to your faith in Third-World spot welding?

 

[Danwood]

Wait for the handle version...then replace said handles with these beauties.

Who doesn't want a Roccoco fermenter ? No one, that's who !

 

[mr_wibble]

I tried to have some threaded inserts welded in, but the local S.S. Welder said it was too thin vs the threaded pipe.

I was a bit disappointed, as I wanted to put a "normal" s.steel tap on.

Guess i'll just go weldless fittings instead.

 

[dicko]

I can't find the post at the moment but I thought the tap could be replaced

 

[dicko]

Here it is...post #90

Screwtops Tap

 

[HBHB]

As soon as i hear anything further about the handles i'll post it here. Not exactly happy with this design oversight, but not expecting them any time soon.

M

 

[TidalPete]

As soon as i hear anything further about the handles i'll post it here. Not exactly happy with this design oversight, but not expecting them any time soon.

M

Given that the present MJ ss fermenter is "handleless" so to speak at $155.0 & that a carry harness is almost an extra $20.00, I'd be keen to know the (approximate) cost of a MJ's with handles when they turn up?

Hope I haven't caused your old ticker any stress Martin?

Screwy,
I'm sure that your ss ball valve\pickup tube combo works well for you mate but due to the constraints of my fermenting fridge setup I'd hesitate before having something that long sticking out of my fermenter. :icon_cheers:
Is there any such a thing as a ss ball valve, male one end male & the other end female??? I have absolutely no idea so just asking. :unsure:

 

[Mardoo]

Is there any such a thing as a ss ball valve, male one end male & the other end female??? I have absolutely no idea so just asking. :unsure:

Now there's a design idea whose time has come!

 

[Florian]

Pete, just take a normal ball valve and a male threaded piece or whatever they called. Secure it with a nut right inside the vessel. Youcan cut the male piece a bit shorter so the valve is not sticking out too far.

 

[pk.sax]

There are hex nipples you can buy quite easily, just a straight threaded section but BSPT with a wrench hex in the middle.

I'm guessing those ball valves are going to get heavy for the thin walls of those fermenters. Might be worth sticking with plastic or sourcing light weight hardware or ones that don't stick out too much (moment arm...).

 

[TidalPete]

Pete, just take a normal ball valve and a male threaded piece or whatever they called. Secure it with a nut right inside the vessel. Youcan cut the male piece a bit shorter so the valve is not sticking out too far.

That's the plan "A" ATM Flo. Have a few off-cuts of ss threaded tube.

I'm guessing those ball valves are going to get heavy for the thin walls of those fermenters. Might be worth sticking with plastic

That's a good point PF & one to remember once I finally get to check out the fermenters.

 

[Bribie G]

Without having ploughed through the 8 pages, has this been mentioned yet:

Plastic is perceived by some home brewers as carrying over taints from one brew to the next.

So use once and discard.

How?

Ask Bacchus, or indeed most Brew on Premises establishments.

Might try it with a couple of batches and see how it goes. The syphoning could be a pain but I only keg so not too awkward.

 

[SnakeDoctor]

Without having ploughed through the 8 pages, has this been mentioned yet:

Plastic is perceived by some home brewers as carrying over taints from one brew to the next.

So use once and discard.

How?

Ask Bacchus, or indeed most Brew on Premises establishments.

Might try it with a couple of batches and see how it goes. The syphoning could be a pain but I only keg so not too awkward.

I'm guessing you are referring to the plastic lining / inserts they use on the fermenters?

 

[Trickymac]

im a fairly new brewer, and thought id swap my plastic fermentor for a mangrove jacks stainless one which came delivered perfectly in record time
i had an airlock that bubbled away on my plastic fermentor, the new stainless one doesnt have a bung or airlock, just a hole in the lid
shud i just ditch the lid and go some gladwrap? or anyone got any excellent and probably obvious suggestion for me please

 

[Florian]

If you want to use the airlock, get a bung with a hole, otherwise do the glad wrap thing.

 

[Cocko]

It should have shipped with a bung, if you got it from NHB.

I use glad wrap on mine so if you need a bung you can have mine for postage costs....

Cheers

 

[Trickymac]

ah yes...pls excuse my stupidity...it shipped with a bung
all sorted