Anyone need a cheap 14 gal fermenter?

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Anyone need a cheap 14 gal fermenter?

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I can get three shipped for $65. So only ~$22 each. Heck I will even soak them in oxyclean, rinse well and starsan them for ya :D

If anyone wants one let me know I will likely buy 3 this week, if not I'll put one, maybe 2 on CL to recoop more money.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171251127277
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Re: Anyone need a cheap 14 gal fermenter?

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This looks interesting Chris.

Any idea how it could be moved when it has beer in it? Would a two wheel utility truck work?

This would be good for fermenting 10 gallon batches and then finishing in two 5-gallon carboys; but 10 gallons is pretty heavy.
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I brew in my garage and ferment and have my yeast/stirplate in my basement. My plan would be to transport the wort in 2 6 gallon buckets (with lids of course), then dump into this larger vessel. I would also have this set up on an old desk so it would never have to move. Add a valve above the trub line and no more siphoning into kegs either. :idea:
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So...you will have the 14 gallon fermenter elevated; it is kept stationary throughout the fermentation process; and then you can gravity feed the beer into another vessel(s) for carbonation. Cool!
In the Fridge/On Tap: English Bitter, Schwarzbier, Cream Ale
In the keg: Wheat Beer, Russian Imperial Stout
In the bucket:
In the queue: Irish Red, American IPA
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Re: Anyone need a cheap 14 gal fermenter?

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That's the plan anyway. No way I am not moving around 10 gallons of fluid
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