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# [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Compatible-Ferrule-1.75-Long.html TC20FER14AMP 2" Tri Clover Compatible Ferrule - Long] $8.50 | # [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Compatible-Ferrule-1.75-Long.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.morebeer.com/products/premium-breathable-silicone-bung-barrels-variable-volume-tanks.html?site_id=9 Breathable Silicone Bung] $8.95 | + | # [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 |
== Sanke Sizes == | == Sanke Sizes == |
Revision as of 14:20, 7 April 2015
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
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 |