[MKOB] Poor Mans Conical Fermentor

[HArtzog]

For those of you who missed the meeting and are interested in building a
poor mans conical fermentor read the articles enclosed in the attachment and
check out the http://www.usplastic.com
  and look for the conical containers or inductor tanks item # (#8564).  All
you need is the dump valve and racking arm.  Any questions call me
(985-871-1044).

								Larry



Bobby,
You may want to consider another option that is a little more expensive, but
works.  US Plastics sells inductor tanks.  These are conicals made of
polyethylene and are FDA approved.  The 55 gallon inductor tank is about
$114 (#8564).  You can also buy a stand from them or build one.

I have been fermenting in a 15-gallon inductor tank for 2 years with great
success.  To clean it, I use OxiClean and hot water.  No scrubbing
necessary.  To sanitize it, I use Star San.  I've kept my fermenting beer in
it for up to three weeks with no oxidation.

Frankly, with Stainless Steel prices going thru the roof, this is a viable
poor person's conical.



Hello all,
A large number of you asked for more information about my 15-gallon inductor
tank conical fermenter.  My conical is made of polyethylene and is FDA
approved.  I call it the frugal conical.  Here is link to my site.

http://frugalconicalfermenter.blogspot.com/

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