This is a very good review. As an owner of a Spike CF10 (with pretty much all of the accessories), I find your comments right on the mark. Nice job.

This is well made and very helpful for those of us considering a Spike conical. One point of disagreement. A three leg platform is far more stable than four. Consider photographers placing cameras that cost many thousands on tripods. The instability comes from the height relative to the diameter and the bulk of the weight being in the upper half of the object. Casters is not a good idea and they should even offer them as an option. The tank should only be moved when empty. Pumps and hoses are the way to go when full. Four legs with the same dimensions and you'd really have instability. Happy brewing!

@coldfusion16

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Great review and thanks for sharing. I can see what you mean by the sampling port. It is barbed to add a hose, but, that means one more item to clean each time you sample.

Great job!

Just found your page off a comment on one of Short Circuit Brewer vids and subbed! Awesome video on this impressive fermenter! Looking forward to watching more of your vids. We also produce home brewing and beer review vids. We try to keep it fun and would love to know what you think. Cheers!

@coldfusion16

6 жыл бұрын

2TEN90 Brewing I will definitely check your videos out. Thanks for the subscribe!

@2TEN90

6 жыл бұрын

Fernando Partida appreciate that! Great channel/vids you have. Cheers!

Loved this report you did. Great point on the coil tubes not turning horizontally. Was thinking Brewtech Unitank but you said you’d used both. Favorites on either one ?

@coldfusion16

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I actually haven't used the Brewtech Uni but I am currently using the Spike Uni and it's hands down the better option. I have not used the Pro version of this fermenter either.

Hey man, Thanks for this video, you definitely helped me out. I'd seen another where the reviewers complained about the lid gasket not fitting/staying on, and how their unit couldn't keep more than 10psi. Sounds like they didn't realize the gasket went on a specific way for fitting properly. How's your experience been with the 2in dump valve? We don't have a floor drain or similar, and having a crazy mess come out of there has been my only other small worry. I was thinking maybe some PVC tubing to a bucket and light co2 pressure might allow me to clean the unit more easily. Any thoughts?

@coldfusion16

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, Thanks for commenting. Yeah the lid gasket was initially a problem for me too, but I had the orientation wrong. So far the gasket stays in place and the lid holds pressure until the relief valve goes off. I think the 2 inch valve may be a double-edged sword. During fermentation I've had the trub/wort come flying out in a stream instead of slowly like my ss brewtech 1.5 inch valve while dumping. I'm not sure if it's the increased surface area that allows some of the wort to tunnel through the trub cake or around it and come shooting out. I tried something recently that may help. I purchased a tri clamp to mason jar adapter and attached that along with another butterfly valve to the dump valve. So it would look something like Mason Jar > Adapter > Butterfly Valve > Dump Valve. Once attached, both valves can be opened and the mason jar fills up. Once full, the valves can be closed and separated without much mess. This also works well to harvest yeast. Regarding cleaning, I think the best idea would be to get the leg extensions. This way you can redirect the flow downwards into a bucket using a tri clamp 90 degree elbow tube. I've read on pro brewery forums that PBW (alkaline) cleaners and Co2 may create hard deposits over time on the inside of your stainless tanks.

@RealMrMark

6 жыл бұрын

Fernando Partida ah, wow, yeah - great ideas! I think I'll be ordering this week, so this gives me a couple of things I can pick up to be prepared. Appreciate all the feedback!

@coldfusion16

6 жыл бұрын

Happy to help another brewer out!

@reckless67gmail

5 жыл бұрын

Birreria, thanks for your review much appreciated. I am trying to put the lid on with the gasket correctly oriented (flat side up into lid), but every time I try and flip the lid the gasket falls out? This seems like a terrible design flaw. How do you get the gasket to stay in the lid groove and flip it to install the lid? Thanks Steve

hello , what do you tink is the smallest bach a can secondary ferment on this CF15 Unitank? great video by the way

@coldfusion16

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I believe the smallest batch size is 10 gallons to allow the temperature coil and temperature probe to sit under the beer. There will also be some loss because the racking cane doesn't reach all the way down to the bottom of the cone.

@sebastianarroyo9315

6 жыл бұрын

thanks for replying. I was thinking of using it for the grainfather brewing system . but it can only produce a Max of 23 liter or 6 gallons . I guess I will have to go for the CF5 model

@CrazyAp3

6 жыл бұрын

The Cf15 can actually do a 5 gallon batch! Huge plus.

I have the CF5 and just purchased the Carbstone ... Have beer fermenting now and was wondering could bottle right out of it after Carbing in it ? Or still have to transfer to Keg ?

@coldfusion16

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Goyer I've done it two ways. Ive carbed with a carb stone over a 24 hr period then went straight to bottles. Normally I carb then go to keg until the beer clarifies, then to bottles. I guess it all depends on how clear you like your beer. You can also let it sit in the fermenter under pressure until it clears up.

@mikegoyer4479

6 жыл бұрын

Fernando Partida Thanks ...Going To Cold crash down to about 36* for 24 and Carb using Carb Stone .... Really just want Bottles to share so maybe not gonna get a keg .. Did you filter from Conical to bottle ? With being carbed didn’t know how that would work ?

@blacklabelcorals9332

5 жыл бұрын

Birreria Lúpulo even though you mentioned it has bigger bubbles, does the carb stone still get the job done?

Can this machine be used for wine ?

@coldfusion16

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can definitely ferment wine in it.

That sure is nice and shiny. Got a 20 to 25 gallon one. Send it to me. I'll show you how to use it.

Make a vid on cleaning after fermentation. It looks to me a lot of work, and not easy to do if u dont have lots of space.

@coldfusion16

5 жыл бұрын

I have been making a lot more 5 gallon batches recently. Once I use this fermenter again I will make sure and post a video. It is very easy to clean but you are right, you need quite a bit of space. I usually roll it outside and clean it using a garden hose or power washer.