30 Litre Plastic Fermenter

30 Litre Plastic Fermenter

$29.95

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SKU: 30NOHD-NLIDWH

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30 Litre Plastic Fermenter (7.9 gallons) Safer than glass carboys, easier to keep clean than plastic carboys, and easier to transfer than either. These fermenters are locally made in Melbourne and are blown out of HDPE and are extremely durable. A large, solid plastic fermenting barrel with screw top lid, tap holes, and graduation markers down the side.  Also features a pre-drilled a hole for airlock.

Key Features:

  • Heavy duty HDPE construction is durable and resists oxygen transfer.
  • Large lid opening makes them easy to clean by hand.
  • All ports seal with gaskets and the vessel can be fully sealed for long-term storage.

Approximate Dimensions: 33 cm (13 inch) Diameter x 53 cm (21 inches High) (w/out airlock in place). NB - The maximum temperature that these plastic fermenters can handle is 60 degrees Celsius

Optional Extras:

Proudly Manufactured in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by an Independent family owned business.

Customer Reviews

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Stuart W.
A few issues with age.

My fermenter is about 5 years old now. 2 issues:
- I think the tap mounting system is a bit flawed. If the tap rubber seal shrinks, which it inevitably does, then it may not seal correctly when in the correct position. Plus, if you rotate the tap beyond its, "correct" position, the rear of the tap starts to push against the flat section at the rear of the thread. Anyway, I learnt this the hard way with the result being that the flat section developed a crack and a subsequent crack appeared around the thread itself. So, note to self - if the tap starts to leak when in its correct position, just replace the rubber seal (hopefully these wouldn't be hard to source),
- the moulding method seems to leave quite a few bits of plastic hanging around, and some of these are such that it's hard to clean any gunk around them. Obviously a much more expensive metal (or higher grade plastic?) drum wouldn't have this issue.

Anyway, I may try and glue up the cracked tap mount, but I think I'm pushing my luck a bit. I'll look around at a higher quality fermenter next time.

Hi Stuart,
Tanks again for your valued review after your brew happy. Clearly some opportunity for improvement there. Tanks for that and we will pass the feedback onto our supply partner. We are seeing a lot of brewers move away from fermenters with taps to avoid these issues and infections in the groves. Something to think and drink about? cheers #brewhappy always

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Chelsea P.
Well made barrel

Solid barrel perfect for fermenting wash for gin. The pre drilled holes for tap and airlock are a great addition with these items also available for purchase through the store. The lid seals well to keep any curious critters from having a taste during fermenation.

Tanks Chelsea,
Glad to see the fermenters are doing the job for you and keeping out the unwanted and uninvited guests. Ferment Fast and Happy and Disitil Safely always cheers!

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Stephen D.
Just what we needed

The fermenter is good quality and delivery was quick. We had everything we needed to start our mead making adventures and this was the final piece in the puzzle, we are onto our second batches now and are very happy with our purchase

Hey Stephen,
Glad to be of service to you and all the best with those Mead Making Adventures! Bee Happy always cheers

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