Are you sure the cone has to 60 Deg. I checked out some commercial fermenters , while I had nothing to measure the angle I would guess it would be 120 Deg Plus . As for oxy. entering the fermenter I would introduce a stream of Co2 into the top of the fermenter as you carefully drain the trub . ................Cheers Ian in Bendigo
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> > >Yes, but are they food grade plastic? Very important. Just because
> > >ethey can resist corrosion doesn't mean that the plastic won't leach
> > >nasties into your beer.
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >
> > >Mike
> >
> > Thanks. I considered that. I figured to call the manufacturer to see
> > what they say. Even if it isn't certified FDA food grade it may be
> > safe. I worked in a pharmaceutical company (electronics - not
> > chemistry) a lot of what is "approved" for a particular use is
> > frequently a matter of paperwork, handling and storage, even when the
> > product is identical. I can get a little help in that department from > > my friends.
> >
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> Don't forget to check the angle of the cone, it must be at least 60° for the
> turb to run out.
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