I bought one of these off CL
% STAINLESS STEEL 35 GALLON TANK FOR BREWING OR BIODIESEL %
I was just wondering if anyone could give me some tips on the best way to set it up as a fermentor.
1st there are 8 fittings a one inch 2 3/4in and a couple 1/2in and 1 or 2 1/4in figured I should block all but one and run an airlock on it?
The tank is insulated should I leave it like that or take it all off?
On the bottom there is 3 fittings a 1in and two smaller ones right by it. Again cap the small ones off and run a ball valve on the big one?
Should I run a thermostat on the heating element? Or try to find a large cap for that? I ask cause by running it wouldnt the wort get hot at the bottom near the element and make the yeast produce off flavors?
Will it be fine to ferment for the full 3+ weeks while sitting on the trub?
% STAINLESS STEEL 35 GALLON TANK FOR BREWING OR BIODIESEL %
I was just wondering if anyone could give me some tips on the best way to set it up as a fermentor.
1st there are 8 fittings a one inch 2 3/4in and a couple 1/2in and 1 or 2 1/4in figured I should block all but one and run an airlock on it?
The tank is insulated should I leave it like that or take it all off?
On the bottom there is 3 fittings a 1in and two smaller ones right by it. Again cap the small ones off and run a ball valve on the big one?
Should I run a thermostat on the heating element? Or try to find a large cap for that? I ask cause by running it wouldnt the wort get hot at the bottom near the element and make the yeast produce off flavors?
Will it be fine to ferment for the full 3+ weeks while sitting on the trub?