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How do I install the blow-off barb for a FTSs / Bucket lid?
There are two O-rings included with the assembly. One you use with installation and the other as a spare. The one O-ring you'll use for installation goes on the top side of the lid between the ba...
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What is the maximum amount of beer I can transfer into the Brew Bucket and ferment?
The total capacity of the vessel is just a hair shy of 7 gals. The answer to this one really depends on whether you are making an aggressive/high gravity big beer or a more mild-mannered beer. Th...
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Can I sit my Bucket inside of a larger container full of water for extended periods of time?
A bit of an odd request, but we've gotten it now like 5 times so we wanted to post an FAQ. We don't recommend soaking / sticking your Bucket inside another water filled container for extended pe...
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Do I still need to rack my beer into secondary fermenter if using the Brew Bucket?
This is a very subjective answer and it really depends on personal preference. The Brew Bucket has a conical base on it, so in theory (and in practice) it greatly reduces the contact patch between ...
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How do I dry hop in a Brew Bucket or Chronical fermenter?
One nice thing with our proprietary style of spring steel lid clamps (versus band clamps) is that they are SUPER EASY to unclamp and open. It takes all of about 5 seconds to have 3 clamps popped op...
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Removing stains, cleaning krausen deposits, cleaning manufacturing residues before first use, and removing white powdery deposits
Different cleaners and sanitizers need to be used for different jobs and situations. It is REALLY IMPORTANT you familiarize yourself with the below: Removing brown spots or dark staining (especiall...
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We recommend you use a blow off tube for at least the first few days of your primary fermentation
Just like with any fermenter (plastic bucket, glass carboy, plastic carboy, etc) if you are making a big beer and you are relying solely on a small airlock "bubbler" right out of the gate even in t...
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Are you going to add a dump valve to the Brew Bucket
No. We tried a few things but were never really happy with the results. So for the time being, we've tabled any notion of doing a yeast dump on the Buckets. If you really need a yeast dump, plea...
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What is benefit or point of conical bottom on Bucket if you can't dump the yeast?
That is simple - it is about brewing and racking off cleaner beer. One thing the conical base does is greatly reduce the contact patch/area of the trub pile with your beer during ferment. When it ...
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What is the best way to monitor temperatures in my Brew Bucket?
If you purchase a standard Brew Bucket it does not have provision for a thermowell. You can just buy an adhesive strip thermometer and they work great on stainless because stainless is a way bette...