what fermenters to use?

[cooperplace]

for the last 20 yrs or so I've used 50L SS kegs with the tops cut out as fermenters, but they are heavy, and my back hurts. I'm looking for a light-weight fermenter. I'm thinking Fermentasaurus, which would also save me some racking (if I understand correctly).
What do people think of these? Are there any better options?
thanks

 

[awfulknauful]

Keep things simple including lifting, Fermentasaurus, easy to move, best decision I ever made, can't imagine why any one would want something larger.

 

[altone]

You still looking at 50l or thinking of going smaller? The Fermentasaurus seem popular but I'm always worried about scratching when cleaning etc.
The 30l kegmenters are a decent option as lighter full or empty.
I just use cornie keg fermenters now though as I have plenty of them and I can get a fair few in the ferment fridge.

 

[cooperplace]

Thanks for the feedback. I can easily adjust to 35 litres.

 

[cooperplace]

If I understand correctly, SS conical fermenters (but I've never used one) often have a racking port above the lowest point, so the rubbish at the bottom can be bypassed. Fermentasaurus lacks this. Is this a problem?

 

[cooperplace]

and should I get a fermentasaurus 2?

 

[Yuz]

If I understand correctly, SS conical fermenters (but I've never used one) often have a racking port above the lowest point, so the rubbish at the bottom can be bypassed. Fermentasaurus lacks this. Is this a problem?

Fermentasaurus collects the brew under pressure from the top, because it has a float - so it doesn't need a "racking port" as such.

 

[wide eyed and legless]

and should I get a fermentasaurus 2?

Last I heard they still hadn't decided on a dia for the fermentasaurus 2.
Saw the new CIP system in action yesterday for the Series 1 Fermentasaurus at Keg King, looks very effective. They may have put a video up on their face book page, not on face book so not sure.

 

[cooperplace]

ok thanks