For those of you that have Spiedel Fermentors, Can you fit a 10G batch of ale in the 30L to ferment with no risk of blowoff, or should i just hedge my bets and get the 60l? Any input would be great.
Cheers,
Jeff
I have never used a Spiedel fermenter, so excuse my ignorance. However 30 l = ~ 8 gal.
I try to push my system to its limit. That said, I use a blow off tube when my beer is maxed out on the fermenter. Have you considered a blow off tube? Either way, 30L in a 10 gallon shouldn’t be a problem.
Cheers,
I think you would have no head space
This. assuming the include ~20% extra capacity as built in headspace your still short by a couple liters for a 10 gallon batch.
Thats what i thought, but i know i have read people saying that they are much bigger then the advetized amount. I wonder if they use Imperial Litres instead of metric or some sillyness.
I measured water and poured it in to make some marks. 5, 5 1/2, and 6 gallon marks. I’m not looking at them right now, but it seems that 5 is about dead center.
awesome, thanks Jim. I grabbed a 60L. Should fit my needs best.
Cheers,
Jeff
No problem