brute 32 gallon fermenter
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brute 32 gallon fermenter
hi all i just bought me a 32 gallon brute from the home depot had the hdpe triangle with 2 in it seen a lot people using for ferment er but
my question is how do you seal it up and add an air lock?
my question is how do you seal it up and add an air lock?
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You don't need an air lock. Just eh lid to keep the outside out.
The ferment will create enough CO2 to protect the ferment.
The ferment will create enough CO2 to protect the ferment.
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Just a heads up... My understanding is the Brutes are ldpe rather than an hdpe. Not a bad thing but careful about the amount of heat you put into the. One of the members here pushed too much heat into his recently and had some warpage.
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ok good to know i was wondering about that wasnt realy sure\Deplorable wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 5:20 pm You don't need an air lock. Just eh lid to keep the outside out.
The ferment will create enough CO2 to protect the ferment.
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lol that would be bad i will make sure my wash is cool enough before adding thanks
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That'd be me
Be careful pouring boiling water into them and holding the heat for extended periods. Keep the temps below 160F and Im sure they'll last a good long time. Holding 190F for hours on end takes a toll.
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Before you use the 32 Gal brute.
Turn it upside down and check the corners and bottom edge for being too thin.
Turn it upside down and check the corners and bottom edge for being too thin.
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That's what I did. I'm sure the people in HD thought I was a little off when I turned upside-down and over my head to look for light shining through thin spots.
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how do you know when it is through fermenting with out watching bubbles?Deplorable wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 5:20 pm You don't need an air lock. Just eh lid to keep the outside out.
The ferment will create enough CO2 to protect the ferment.
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Get a brewers hydrometer and check specific gravity as it ferments. It should drop to 0.998 or lower.
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Re: brute 32 gallon fermenter
Taste it, all sweetness should be gone when it's done. Or check the gravity with a hydrometer. Once you get a few ferments under your belt you'll figure it out.
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Re: brute 32 gallon fermenter
You don't need to watch bubbles in an air lock.Magic wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 6:09 pmhow do you know when it is through fermenting with out watching bubbles?Deplorable wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 5:20 pm You don't need an air lock. Just eh lid to keep the outside out.
The ferment will create enough CO2 to protect the ferment.
Look at the surface for tiny bursting bubbles, and listen for a fizzy noise.
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Re: brute 32 gallon fermenter
Look and listen to it carefully once every day, note how it looks and sounds as it ferments.........dip a finger and have a taste each day to.
If you do that you will know when its finished....
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yea i have a hydrometer just didnt think i was suppose to take lid off untill done so im guessing its ok thanks everyone for the great advice
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For future reference. Check to see if you have a barrel and drum distributor close by. My barrel/ drum distributor only sales food grade or factory reconditioned.
I bought 4- 55 gallon hdpe pickle barrels with no lids for $5.00 a piece. I ferment in them and store grain. Making a lid isn't a big deal
I bought 4- 55 gallon hdpe pickle barrels with no lids for $5.00 a piece. I ferment in them and store grain. Making a lid isn't a big deal
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The hpde food grade blue barrels here are more like 50$ than 5 but they are a lot cheaper than the Brutes.
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Pickle barrels have a lid and threaded band similar to mason jars. If the lids and bands are missing like the ones I bought. They're rendered useless to a lot people. Hence the $5.00 price.
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