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'''Sanke Fermentors''' are a relatively cheap alternative to purchasing a stainless steel conical fermentor. A brand new Sanke Keg and a Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Keg Kit can be purchased for $200. Compare that to $640 for a similar sized Blichmann.
== Advantages to fermenting in a stainless steel Sanke ==
* Safer than a glass carboy
* Little to no light or oxygen exposure
* Harder to scratch than plastic
* Able to be safely pressurized for transfering with CO2
== Types of Sanke Fermentors ==
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File:Brewers hardware sanke.jpg|Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kit
== Parts You'll Need ==
''Special thanks to [https://www.instagram.com/eccentric_beekeeper/ Eccentric Beekeeper] for this information.''
==== Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kits ====
# Legally Obtained Sanke Keg# Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kit#* [https://www.brewershardware.com/American-Sanke-Keg-Fermentor-Kit-without-Thermowell.html American Sanke Keg Fermentor Kit without Thermowell] $74.00# * [https://www.brewershardware.com/American-Sanke-Keg-Fermentor-Kit-with-Thermowell.html American Sanke Keg Fermentor Kit with Thermowell] $84.00
==== Sanke Fermentor With a Waterless Airlock ====
# Legally Obtained Sanke Keg
# [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Clamp.html TC20CLAMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Clamp] $7.00
# [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Compatible-Ferrule-1.75Long-LongTC20FERRULEL.html TC20FER14AMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Ferrule - Long] $8.50
# [https://www.brewershardware.com/F1GASSIL.html F1GASSIL Silicone Flat Half Gasket for 2" Tri Clover Compatible Cap] $2.00
# [http://www.alascomorebeer.com/bungsproducts/premium-breathable-silicone-bung-barrels-variable-volume-tanks.htm html?site_id=9 Breathable Silicone Waterless AirlockBung] $8.95 , [http://www.gwkent.com/silicone-barrel-fermentation-lock.html Barrel Fermentation Lock] $45.95 == Sanke Sizes ==[[File:Kegs.jpg|framed|left|Keg dimensions]]<br />{| class="wikitable sortable"| '''Name'''||[http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/home_brew/kegs/KEG-165G-DSL_drop_in_D_valve_keg.html?CAWELAID=1818436810&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=320012430000210345&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKEAjwru6oBRDDp4jRj4bL_xASJADJ2obywlRq27Wv7Gp723KrCXIqk6lAVJ6eAKmJEV7wLBSIPxoC4Lrw_wcB Sixth Barrel]||[http://www.chicompany.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=375_38_331&products_id=595&zenid=bd4280255cc5edd9c2db68873dc51626 Quarter Barrel (Pony)]||[http://www.00beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/empty_kegs/quarter_slims/HS-K7.75G-DDI.shtml Quarter Barrel (Slim)]||[http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/home_brew/kegs/Kegco_KEG1215_drop_in_valve.html Half Barrel (Full Keg)]|-| '''Gallons'''||5.16||7.75||7.75||15.5|-| '''Liters'''||19.53||29.33||29.33||58.67|-| '''Weight (Full)'''||58lbs / 26kg||87lbs / 39.5kg||87lbs / 39.5kg||161lbs / 73kg|-|}<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />==See Also=====Additional Articles on MTF Wiki=== ===External Resources===* [https://www.brewershardware.com/Sanke-Fermentor-Kits/ Sanke Fermenter Kits on Brewers Hardware.]* [http://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/sankefermenterkit_pressure.htm Racking cane rig for sanke kegs from Brewers Hardware.]* [http://because-beer.com/diy-spunding-valve-one-stop-parts-shopping-on-amazon/ DYI Spunding Valve; Because-Beer Blog.] ==References==<references/> [[Category:Equipment]]