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What are the exact dimensions of the 14 gallon Chronical
36" height x 15.75" width (at widest point). Height is measured from bottom of the legs to the top of the 1.5" TC on the top of the lid. Height does NOT include the adjustable feet that come w...
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How do I sanitize a ball valve after taking samples?
As with all ball valves, you should sanitize the output side before running off or attaching your racking tube. If you are taking samples from the ball valve (as you should) after each sample you s...
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Can I add a heating element to your Chronicals for boiling?
Our Chronical series fermenters were not designed for this purpose and we don't recommend trying to boil in them. Any major modifications such as this will void the warranty.
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What do you recommend for a blow-off setup on your Chronical fermenters?
Just go up to our website and buy a 1.5" TC to 1/2" hose barb and a TC clamp and a TC gasket (also 1.5") Also, include some 1/2" ID silicone tubing to complete this setup.
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Is there risk of oxygen contamination after dumping the trub and/or dry hopping?
Typically, when you do anything to disrupt the beer, such as pulling trub, you will cause some of the dissolved CO2 to escape. While the beer is still actively fermenting during the primary and sec...
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What is the best way to aerate the wort in my Chronical?
We currently have inline oxygenation kit for sale on our web site ( Oxygenation-Kit ) Then you have the choice of either using O2 (our preferred) or an aquarium pump with a filter. If you use O2,...
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My bubbler isn't bubbling, but i can still smell fermentation happening.
You have a leak either along the lid gasket or the stopper where it plugs into the lid. Those are really the only two paths for CO2 to vent out of the fermenter. Just like you can test an inner tu...
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Is there a way to adjust the lid clamps on a Brew Bucket?
There is a really easy and effective way to adjust the lid clamps if you ever feel the need. Keep in mind that the clamps are made of high quality spring steel and the clamp itself is welded on. Mo...
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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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Accounting for Hotside Loss
The SVBS is designed to be a small footprint and easy-to-use “all-in-one” brewing system. A major component of this concept was building it with an integrated pump and manifold system that eliminat...