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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. | ||
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+ | == 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 | ||
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+ | == Types of Sanke Fermentors == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:Brewers hardware sanke.jpg|Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kit | ||
File:Sankefermentor.jpg|Sanke Fermentor with a waterless airlock | File:Sankefermentor.jpg|Sanke Fermentor with a waterless airlock | ||
File:Sankefermentor2.jpg|Sanke Fermentor with a 3 piece airlock | File:Sankefermentor2.jpg|Sanke Fermentor with a 3 piece airlock | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== Parts You'll Need == | == 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 ==== | ==== Sanke Fermentor With a Waterless Airlock ==== | ||
# Legally Obtained Sanke Keg | # 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-Clamp.html TC20CLAMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Clamp] $7.00 | ||
− | # [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover | + | # [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Ferrule-Long-TC20FERRULEL.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 | # [https://www.brewershardware.com/F1GASSIL.html F1GASSIL Silicone Flat Half Gasket for 2" Tri Clover Compatible Cap] $2.00 | ||
− | # [http://www. | + | # [http://www.morebeer.com/products/premium-breathable-silicone-bung-barrels-variable-volume-tanks.html?site_id=9 Breathable Silicone Bung] $8.95 , [http://www.gwkent.com/silicone-barrel-fermentation-lock.html Barrel Fermentation Lock] $5.95 |
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+ | == 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.beveragefactory.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.] | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
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+ | [[Category:Equipment]] |
Latest revision as of 11:40, 23 July 2020
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.
Contents
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
Parts You'll Need
Special thanks to Eccentric Beekeeper for this information.
Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kits
- Legally Obtained Sanke Keg
- Brewers Hardware Sanke Fermentor Kit
Sanke Fermentor With a Waterless Airlock
- Legally Obtained Sanke Keg
- TC20CLAMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Clamp $7.00
- TC20FER14AMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Ferrule - Long $8.50
- F1GASSIL Silicone Flat Half Gasket for 2" Tri Clover Compatible Cap $2.00
- Breathable Silicone Bung $8.95 , Barrel Fermentation Lock $5.95
Sanke Sizes
Name | Sixth Barrel | Quarter Barrel (Pony) | Quarter Barrel (Slim) | 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 |
See Also
Additional Articles on MTF Wiki
External Resources
- Sanke Fermenter Kits on Brewers Hardware.
- Racking cane rig for sanke kegs from Brewers Hardware.
- DYI Spunding Valve; Because-Beer Blog.