Fermentap from B3

[Pierre le Grand]

What's up brewin' brothas...

Has anyone ever tried the Fermentap from B3. That little thing that let's you use your carboy as a conical?



How is it?

This old boy doesn't have the shillings to buy a conical, but like the idea.

http://morebeer.com/view_product/16662/102269

thanks [/b]

[DannyW]

I've never used one, but word is that the slope of the shoulders of a carboy is not steep enough to make this thing work. To have any shot at it at all, you have to tap or twist the carboy a couple of times a day to encourage the yeast to drop.

Oh, better hope the krausen doesn't build up to the point of clogging the vent tube, either. That would make a nice mess.

Supposed to be a nice carboy drying stand, tho

[yeast_slurry_speech]

From what I hear, the carboy neck is not really the right shape for this and trub gets stuck and doesn't fall down all of the way.

You'll want a rubber mallet to tap the sides of the carboy with when draining the trub or racking out.

[Lufah]

This was not how the carboy was meant to be used either. You are putting a lot of stress on the neck of that thing. It is cheap glass so take your chances.


Travis

[muddball]

I have one, used it once, and recommend you save your money. It's a good idea that just doesn't pan out in practical use. All the above comments are correct. In addition, inverting a full carboy can be a tricky maneuver. It simply isn't worth the additional hassle.

I do use the stand for draining/drying carboys, but you can buy those separately.

[yeast_slurry_speech]

You can just cut a short piece of a large pvc pipe to hold a carboy upside-down for drying.

[Pierre le Grand]

I guess that idea went tits up.

It seemed like such a good idea. Thanks for the sound advice. You all seem like great men of wisdom and power.

[JP]

Dont listen to them Pete -

BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY IT JUST BUY IT!

Nah, do what you like.