SS Brewtech Unitank Upgrades

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  • Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
  • After using SS Brewtechs unitank for quite a while now. I've discovered several things that they should have definitely improved since releasing the fermenter. I'm not sure why they haven't . Maybe it's because the market/consumers hasn't pressured them too? At this price point I wish I would have known this going in, luckily the fixes aren't too terribly expensive. They are definitely massive improvements over the original equipment in my opinion. I realize the 7 gallon model is structured differently. The full list of upgrades and links are below.
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Комментарии • 32

  • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
    @HOMEBREW4LIFE 4 года назад +5

    solid video braj

  • @AntoineLeclair
    @AntoineLeclair 4 года назад +1

    Great video! Regarding the ball valve, I bought the "quick clean" tri clamp ball valve from SS Brewtech. It worked great for about 5 times, then the ball jammed and it broke. Now I'm using a butterfly valve like you do for the blow off cane of my fermenter. My thinking when I bought the ball valve was that it would give more control over the flow of gas going out. But thinking about it now... once it's closed, I generally keep it closed for the rest of the fermentation. So it's more of an on/off valve than a flow control after all.

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  4 года назад +3

      I'm sorry to hear that one broke so quickly That's disappointing for sure . Definitely once mine's closed it doesn't get opened until cleaning time 🍻

  • @tonygreen1517
    @tonygreen1517 3 года назад +1

    Unlimitedly I will be looking more closely at your upgrades provided in this video and implementing accordingly in the next few months I have watched your videos for awhile and already have two SS BrewTech Chronical BME fermenters as well as their 1/8 HP Glycol Chiller. Although the Chiller is rated for only two, 14 gal vessels, I find that it is never taxed even when two vessels are in use. (Cold Crash or lager in a WA garage). Thus I should be able to run three, 14 gal fermenters at a time in my environment. The Chiller has 3 inputs and 3 outputs to the glycol cooler compartment already and is ready to accept another vessel by default. WIth that said, I would like you to know that your videos have informed me enough to add additional options to my brewery and I ordered a 14 gal Unitank from SS BrewTech tonight based on your input. Thanks for everything you do and keep on brewing!

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      Thank you very very much I’m happy I could help 🍻

  • @davidfoxton7905
    @davidfoxton7905 4 года назад

    Yeast brink &/or top port dh addition butterfly valve like the new BT Uni Tanks? Ali Express has all sorts of creative solutions to “problems”

  • @josefchesney3477
    @josefchesney3477 4 года назад

    I'm smacking myself for not thinking to replace the hose barb for a ball lock on the carb stone. Great stuff keep it up!

  • @woodshedbrewingco.481
    @woodshedbrewingco.481 4 года назад +1

    Great video Bradley! Appreciate the info! Have you done a video review on your unitank? Would love to see it in action to see how it works for your set up. Sláinte!

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  4 года назад +2

      I haven't done one yet not a complete review anyways, I'm actually waiting I'm hoping to compare it to yet to be released unitank 😉

    • @woodshedbrewingco.481
      @woodshedbrewingco.481 4 года назад +1

      @@PortlyGentleman very cool! I cant afford it now but Im interested to see it and maybe down the road I can. Appreciate the info!

  • @jonmccombs1711
    @jonmccombs1711 4 года назад +1

    Another great job with an honest value! Have you used the Dernord products on Amazon. The prices are good but I am not sure of the quality. DERNORD Sanitary Butterfly Valve with Pull Handle Stainless Steel 304 Tri Clamp Clover (1.5" Tube OD)

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  4 года назад +2

      The ones I've shown all originated from Amazon. In short yes I've used them all,relatively recently I know sometimes Amazon products seem to change. Luckily there are return processes relatively painless.

  • @brewido
    @brewido 4 года назад +1

    What size unitank do you use the 6 in carb stone in? Maybe a video on your process for cleaning it...would certainly be appreciated.

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  4 года назад +3

      It's on the 14-gallon tank I do have a video detailing my cleaning process It's a little bit older one so it's not the best. You should be able to find it in my SS Brewtech equipment playlist 🍻

    • @brewido
      @brewido 4 года назад +1

      Thanks! Same size that I have. This should work perfectly. Great video.

  • @skeletalsimon
    @skeletalsimon 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video sir. Looking at the carb stone upgrade for the 1/2bbl UniTank I just bought. The Amazon link you provided offers a 6" and 8" stone. I'm a little worried that they'll hit the glycol coil. Am I worried about nothing? All good?

  • @Bohern1
    @Bohern1 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video Brad, good work and I am now subbed. I myself have been considering a conical or an unitank and have been comparing the SS uni vs the Spike conical or the Brewbuilt. I am leaning the SS brewtech as of now, any advice you would give me given your experience?

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +2

      Honestly the Brewbuilt isbetter put together I think ! The only hold up for me would be cooling and heating . I would shoot them a message on Instagram and see what they say let them know I’m curious as well that might help out!

    • @Bohern1
      @Bohern1 3 года назад

      @@PortlyGentleman How hard is it for you to clean your SS? I watched your heated cleaning video and it seemed fairly straightforward. I just didn’t know if you have any issues?

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      @@Bohern1 it wasn’t difficult they just took a long time , I was doing other stuff while it was going on so it wasn’t a huge issue. The finish on the inside of my SS unitanks it’s honestly not that nice . As well as the build quality overall I think they may actually have the lowest Quality out there maybe .

    • @Bohern1
      @Bohern1 3 года назад

      @@PortlyGentleman Thanks man, I appreciate the reply

    • @Bohern1
      @Bohern1 3 года назад +1

      @@PortlyGentleman I went with the 14 gal Unitank, thanks for the video and help.

  • @OldNorsebrewery
    @OldNorsebrewery 4 года назад +1

    There´s lots of substitutes for all these sub par items on aliexpress or ebay. That racking arm is just silly

  • @silveraven1
    @silveraven1 3 года назад +1

    I’m wondering if SS watched this video.

  • @thtpower1
    @thtpower1 4 года назад +1

    Yes fast fermenter I did not buy that crap because of your video 👌