Super helpful, thank you. That’s a good point about the potential high krausen blow off. I was thinking spunding valve was the solution but wasnt sure if there was going to be enough headspace. So I think the make shift QD blow off is key here
Thanks! That's definitely my plan -- I'm going to be giving this a first run once I get my range hood situation sorted out (hopefully this weekend) and do my next batch. I'll be sure and share how this all goes.
Nicely done. I'd suggest using a Forstner bit instead of the twist bit. They have a nice center point that will stay centered, and the circumference cutters will give you a clean cut. If you start the hole on the *inside* of the lid, with the top of the lid pressing against a sacrificial surface (scrap plywood will do), there will be less "blowout" (the shredded plastic that you need to clean up). It's a similar issue when doing woodworking drilling. Forstners are not too expensive; best brand AFAIC is Freud.
Thanks! I definitely should have used a forstner bit. One of the two lids I drilled came out _very_ slightly crooked (not to the point of it being a leak problem, but still), so I'm going to redo a couple of lids and add a second hole for a floating dip tube to up my closed game even further. Appreciate the suggestion!
If you install a keg ball lock-compatible post, you can run a keg (CM Becker) quick disconnect attached to a hose, leading to a jar of StarSan. Blowoff tube accomplished. I'm not expert enough to know if the krausen will clog the ball lock, though.
Yep! Exactly what I did. I didn't have an issue with the krausen getting high enough to go into the ball lock; fingers crossed for future batches! I'm releasing a video with more details of fermenting my first batch in this setup as well as transferring from the fermenter to a keg in the next couple of days. Cheers!
Short and sweet and helpful. best video out adding a gas post to a fermonster, I will be applying it to my bucket lid for the same purpose.
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. With my brewing space back in commission I'll finally be able to give this a shot with my next batch.
Super helpful, thank you. That’s a good point about the potential high krausen blow off. I was thinking spunding valve was the solution but wasnt sure if there was going to be enough headspace. So I think the make shift QD blow off is key here
Thanks! That's definitely my plan -- I'm going to be giving this a first run once I get my range hood situation sorted out (hopefully this weekend) and do my next batch. I'll be sure and share how this all goes.
Nicely done. I'd suggest using a Forstner bit instead of the twist bit. They have a nice center point that will stay centered, and the circumference cutters will give you a clean cut. If you start the hole on the *inside* of the lid, with the top of the lid pressing against a sacrificial surface (scrap plywood will do), there will be less "blowout" (the shredded plastic that you need to clean up). It's a similar issue when doing woodworking drilling. Forstners are not too expensive; best brand AFAIC is Freud.
Thanks! I definitely should have used a forstner bit. One of the two lids I drilled came out _very_ slightly crooked (not to the point of it being a leak problem, but still), so I'm going to redo a couple of lids and add a second hole for a floating dip tube to up my closed game even further. Appreciate the suggestion!
If you install a keg ball lock-compatible post, you can run a keg (CM Becker) quick disconnect attached to a hose, leading to a jar of StarSan. Blowoff tube accomplished. I'm not expert enough to know if the krausen will clog the ball lock, though.
Yep! Exactly what I did. I didn't have an issue with the krausen getting high enough to go into the ball lock; fingers crossed for future batches! I'm releasing a video with more details of fermenting my first batch in this setup as well as transferring from the fermenter to a keg in the next couple of days. Cheers!
@@irondalebrewing I’ll be looking forward to watching that one! Thanks!