Hi Guys. Do we have any options for fermenting under pressure in SA (apart from doing in a keg)? I've not had any luck browsing the local online stores.I'm looking to upgrade from my MJ starter FV and would like to go pressure FV if possible.Else, failing that, what would be a worthy upgrade in FV - your thoughts/tips are appreciated!TIA
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Give Nick or Ryan a call at Brewcraft, I think there might be a spunding valve for the Grainfather conical.
Or you can buy this: https://www.brewkegtap.co.za/online-...lve-p125559579
You'll just need a conical that is pressure rated.
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Originally posted by jakeslouw View PostGive Nick or Ryan a call at Brewcraft, I think there might be a spunding valve for the Grainfather conical. Or you can buy this: https://www.brewkegtap.co.za/online-...lve-p125559579You'll just need a conical that is pressure rated.
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@CaPunT Welcome to the forum
I have not done it myself, but yes you can apparently easily import from places like kegland.com via Amarex GlobalThe Problem With The World Is That Everyone Is A Few Drinks Behind.!
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OK, so if you don't mind not having a conical shape, then a keg will do just as well. In fact, we ferment in flat bottom water drums for small batches.
A second hand 50L Sankey keg isn't that expensive (around R400-R500 for a usable second hand version), and you can fit the Spunding valve to a G type coupler which has had the non-return valve removed. (EDIT: you actually don't need to remove the non-return valve if you attach the spunding valve to the beer-out port......)
A used coupler is around R500 from Draughtcraft.
Then you've kicked two birds to death with one stone: fermenting and dispensing.
For the price a FirmZilla (which is a glorified plastic fermenter and I don't trust clear plastic when one considers the effect of UV on hops) with the pressure kit and shipping , you could have a complete fermentation and dispensing arrangement.Last edited by jakeslouw; 17 February 2020, 19:05.
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Thanks All. Yeah, I've looked into it some more and it seems a lot of people end up having trouble with it at some point. Its going to be tough getting seals, etc on short notice so probably not the best option.That and the transportation cost to here is as much as the unit itself! The fact that it serves as a Unitank was a nice to have. It's not critical for me. Not sure about how i feel leaving the brew on the trub and dispensing from there - especially if not finishing it relatively quickly. @jakeslouw thanks for the recommendation! I'll have a look at the local options again. Oh and Thanks @JIGSAW
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Yes, pressure transfer off the trub, BUT.........cut the spear shorter on the Fermentation Keg (to not suck trub) and run an inline 15 micron paper filter when transferring.
Another option: plastic conical tank from Pioneer or Plastics For Africa, but the tank with a screw-on lid. Use plumbing PTFE tape to seal the lid and use a barbed fitting to vent the CO2 via a spunding valve. Unfortunately the smallest seems to be 135L.........
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Originally posted by Trevorvds View PostAnyone thought about reverse engineering a petainer 30l keg for this purpose? They are quite cheaply available. Only problems I can see is a cleaning and b. Being able to reseal it after cleaning.
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I did see a few after going and doing a search , looks like they can cause some serious damage if they go.... was just a thought. I guess I see why they not used for pressure fermenting. if you remove the sanke fitting you can most likely use it as a 30L brown pet carboy of sorts not under pressure offcourse.
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Originally posted by Trevorvds View PostI did see a few after going and doing a search , looks like they can cause some serious damage if they go.... was just a thought. I guess I see why they not used for pressure fermenting. if you remove the sanke fitting you can most likely use it as a 30L brown pet carboy of sorts not under pressure offcourse.
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Originally posted by jakeslouw View PostYes, pressure transfer off the trub, BUT.........cut the spear shorter on the Fermentation Keg (to not suck trub) and run an inline 15 micron paper filter when transferring.
https://www.kegland.com.au/fermzilla...-dip-tube.html
Would one be able to jerry rig the fermzilla float into a Keg and then ferment under pressure? I guess the keg opening would need to be large enough for the float to fit into. This could provide a uni-vessel solution? Your thoughts? or am I clutching at straws??Last edited by CaPunT; 3 March 2020, 21:29.
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