Stainless Steel fermenters?

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Stainless Steel fermenters?

Post by CGT » Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:47 am

Hey all,

I've currently got a plastic Fermentasaurus. It's starting to show its age and is a pain to clean. I'm thinking of buying a stainless steel fermenter.
So couple questions:
1) pros and cons of plastic vs SS?
2) which SS?
3) if you do use SS and use a Tilt hydrometer, how is the signal?

thanks
Chris

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Re: Stainless Steel fermenters?

Post by Bradbrewsbeer » Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:28 pm

I have a 7 gallon anvil crucible that I would part with if you are interested. Only about 4 Batches of beer through it, I have 2 all rounders that I use, so it's collecting dust. $200 comes with a few extras for yeast harvesting and oxygen free transfers.
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Re: Stainless Steel fermenters?

Post by GAM » Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:40 am

If Chris doesn't want it I'lltake it.

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Re: Stainless Steel fermenters?

Post by LeafMan66_67 » Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:07 am

I've used a Tilt in my 3G and 7G SS Brewtech stainless fermenters, no issues, but my Tilt-Pi setup is directly outside the fermenter so no signal issues.

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Re: Stainless Steel fermenters?

Post by Bradbrewsbeer » Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:11 am

GAM wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:40 am
If Chris doesn't want it I'lltake it.

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Sounds good Sandy
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Re: Stainless Steel fermenters?

Post by CGT » Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:22 am

Bradbrewsbeer wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:28 pm
I have a 7 gallon anvil crucible that I would part with if you are interested. Only about 4 Batches of beer through it, I have 2 all rounders that I use, so it's collecting dust. $200 comes with a few extras for yeast harvesting and oxygen free transfers.
Hey Brad, yeh I’m interested for sure! I’ll take it!

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