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Brewing Discussions => Equipment & Chemicals => Topic started by: Mossy on March 28, 2018, 04:43:12 PM

Title: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: Mossy on March 28, 2018, 04:43:12 PM
Anyone in here have/use one of these?
I'm looking at the 14 gallon version.

https://www.brewuk.co.uk/brew-bucket-brewmaster-14gal.html

I've got three plastic fermenters that are looking a bit funky these days. I reckon one of the SS buckets would last many years if it's looked after.
Would anyone recommend anything else for around the same €€€?

Cheers
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: ciaranjbyrne on March 28, 2018, 06:33:30 PM
Quote from: Mossy on March 28, 2018, 04:43:12 PM
Anyone in here have/use one of these?
I'm looking at the 14 gallon version.

https://www.brewuk.co.uk/brew-bucket-brewmaster-14gal.html

I've got three plastic fermenters that are looking a bit funky these days. I reckon one of the SS buckets would last many years if it's looked after.
Would anyone recommend anything else for around the same €€€?

Cheers
I recently bought the 7 gal and am doing my first brew in it on Saturday. On first inspection it's a savage bit of kit. It's beautifully made. The plastic vessel had a stale beer smell I couldn't get rid off. Can't beat stainless steel either.


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Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: beerfly on March 30, 2018, 03:33:40 PM
there are a few of us that have the 7gal or the chronical.
really like mine, solid bit of kit. a bit pricey but it will last.
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: mick02 on March 30, 2018, 04:10:47 PM
Quote from: Mossy on March 28, 2018, 04:43:12 PM
Anyone in here have/use one of these?
I'm looking at the 14 gallon version.

https://www.brewuk.co.uk/brew-bucket-brewmaster-14gal.html

I've got three plastic fermenters that are looking a bit funky these days. I reckon one of the SS buckets would last many years if it's looked after.
Would anyone recommend anything else for around the same €€€?

Cheers

Almost certain Dr. Jacoby has one of these
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: Dr Jacoby on March 30, 2018, 09:01:06 PM
Yep. It's great.
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: Mossy on March 30, 2018, 09:36:07 PM
Cool, sounds like yous are happy with it. Think I'll take plunge so. I'm working on 35L batches at the moment so I'm gonna spring for the 14 gallon one.
Cheers
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: Qs on April 02, 2018, 10:20:21 AM
I bought one and liked it so much I bought another. They really are great.
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: nigel_c on April 02, 2018, 01:06:12 PM
Everyone get them from the malt miller?
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: Qs on April 02, 2018, 01:19:07 PM
I did anyway. One of them was a floor model because I emailed them after they were out of stock.
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: ciaranjbyrne on April 02, 2018, 11:38:53 PM
Yes from malt miller. Think they might be out of stock now though.


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Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: Pheeel on April 25, 2018, 07:22:23 AM
Thinking about pulling the trigger on the 7 gallon one. The only thing I'm not so happy about is the valve and would rather replace with a 3 piece or butterfly valve and a quick disconnect. Anyone tried that?
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: Qs on April 25, 2018, 12:36:25 PM
Haven't done it and don't think it'd be difficult but I'm not sure you'd be able to use the little racking arm if you did it.
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: Pheeel on April 25, 2018, 05:41:47 PM
Quote from: Qs on April 25, 2018, 12:36:25 PM
Haven't done it and don't think it'd be difficult but I'm not sure you'd be able to use the little racking arm if you did it.

Mmmm. Would want the racking arm too though... I'll have to look into it
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: mick02 on April 25, 2018, 06:52:02 PM
Quote from: Pheeel on April 25, 2018, 05:41:47 PM
Quote from: Qs on April 25, 2018, 12:36:25 PM
Haven't done it and don't think it'd be difficult but I'm not sure you'd be able to use the little racking arm if you did it.

Mmmm. Would want the racking arm too though... I'll have to look into it
I've one of these and haven't used the racking ATM in about 30 brews. There's 2 small gaskets that are in the arm to provide a snug fit but they keep ripping as a result I no longer use it.
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: Shanna on April 25, 2018, 10:35:38 PM
Cheaper option
https://www.polsinelli.it/en/fermenter-50-l-stainless-steel-barrel-P1447.htm
Title: Re: SS Brewtech brewbucket
Post by: Qs on April 27, 2018, 07:03:17 PM
Quote from: mick02 on April 25, 2018, 06:52:02 PM
Quote from: Pheeel on April 25, 2018, 05:41:47 PM
Quote from: Qs on April 25, 2018, 12:36:25 PM
Haven't done it and don't think it'd be difficult but I'm not sure you'd be able to use the little racking arm if you did it.

Mmmm. Would want the racking arm too though... I'll have to look into it
I've one of these and haven't used the racking ATM in about 30 brews. There's 2 small gaskets that are in the arm to provide a snug fit but they keep ripping as a result I no longer use it.

Yeah I think I've one left on each fermenter and I try to be careful with them. I do find the arms handy though.