PFZ-55SK : FermZilla starter kit – PET conical fermenter 55 liters 2.4 bar

Description

The FermZilla is an universal 55L PET fermenter

The FermZilla 55L is a light compact conical fermentation vessel that gives home brewers a high degree of control on the beer fermentation and maturation process. Thanks to the transparent side walls, made of high-quality polyethylene, you can see what is happening in the fermentation barrel at all times. In addition, this fermentation vessel has the great advantage that fermenting beer can be under pressure (max. 2.4 bar). This is necessary for both primary and secondary fermentation in the same fermentor.

Used yeast can easily be removed from beer thanks to the yeast collection container that can be placed at the bottom of the fermenter. This allows to start the beer purification process immediately when the primary fermentation is done, without having to transfer beer to another pressure vessel. This prevents a lot of unnecessary work and reduces the risk of beer contamination with bacteria. This solution makes it possible to easy collection used yeast for reuse in the next brew cycle.

In the FermZilla fermenter you can carbonizate your clear beer and the beverage can then be dispensed directly through tap, removing the need to store your beer to bottles. You can pressurise the vessel up to 2.4 bar to allow them to carbonizate beer and dispense it directly from the vessel like with a common beer keg. Simply attach the fermenter to a tap dispense draft system using a food hose. Beer served direct from the fermenter is fresh, bright and full-flavoured, completely without contact with oxygen.

Transferring beer to kegs or other fermenter vessels is simple, sanitary and practically anaerobic (oxygen-free), when performed under pressure with using the included pressure lid. Simply attach an inert gas supply to the ball lock and push the beer out of the vessel with CO2, by way of the pressure lid’s floating dip ball. The floating dip ball allows only the clear beer to be picked up and transferred, leaving the sediment at the bottom of the fermenter behind.

FermZilla starter kit 55L consists of :

1. Polyethylene fermentation container with conical bottom (55 liters)
2. Basic stainless steel stand with handles
3. Upper screwed lid with connectors and pressure relief valve
4. Fermentation airlock
5. Bottom yeast collector container 1000ml with screwed connector and valve
6. Key – handy tool to firmly tighten the lid and the collection ball
7. Content sticker
8. Stickable thermometer
9. Spare seals

Technical parameters :

• fermenter body: high molecular length PET
• fermenter volume: 55 litres
• frame: 304 stainless frame
• pressure rated lid: AISI 304 stainless steel ball lock posts, glass reinforced nylon
• lid seal: nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR)
• working pressure: 2.4 bar (35 psi)
• burst pressure: above 7 bar
• test pressure: 5 bar

Dimensions :

Optional accessories and spare parts for the FermZilla fermenters :

FZA-PK01 : Pressure kit for the FermZilla fermenters

To get the most out of your FermZilla, we recommend buying the optional pressure kit. This allows you to use the FermZilla as a beer dispensing vessel but also makes it possible to transfer to another keg without loss of pressure. With this pressure kit you unlock the FermZilla’s true potential.

The pressure kit turns the FermZilla fermenter into a true universal fermentation tank, which is a pressure conical fermenter for fermenting, carbonating, and dispensing your beer into bottles or glasses. As a result, more heat is retained and less esters and fusel alcohols are released during fermentation and maturation in the same container. This is a good way to get realy fantastic beer.

FZA-FT01 : Ball float with silicon dip hose 80 cm for the FermZilla fermenters

Ball float with silicon dip hose 80 cm is an optional accessory for the FileZilla fermenters. Silicone hose with stainless steel float allowing you to draw the clearest beer from the FermZilla fermenter.

Original replacement part for the FermZilla 27L and 55L fermenters. The silicone hose is 80 cm long. For use with the FermZilla 27 l the hose should be shortened to the desired length (approx. 60 cm).

FZA-IJ55 : Insulation jacket for the 55L FermZilla fermenter

The insulation jacket is an optional accessory for the 55L FileZilla fermenter. The insulation ensures that the fermentation temperature remains at the same level during the cold winter months. The insulating effect ensures that the heat generated by the fermentation is retained within the jacket. When the fermentation reaches too high a temperature, you can easily lower the temperature by adding a few frozen bottles or ice packs inside the insulation jacket.

The insulation jacket has the main benefit of being completely lighttight. This ensures protection from harmful UV lightings and it prevents a light damage the beer.

FZA-HC01 : Hose connector for the FermZilla fermenters

Hose connector is a spare part for the FileZilla fermenters. This connector for the FermZilla fermenters can be used to connect the fermenter to bottle with CO2 or for transfer of beer out from the fermenter with hose.

This connector is part of the pressure kit as well.

Original replacement part for the FermZilla 27L and 55L fermenters. Material : Stainless steel AISI 304.

FZA-YC01 : Yeast collection container for the FermZilla fermenters

Yeast collection container 1000ml is a spare part for the FileZilla fermenters.

Used yeast can easily be removed from beer thanks to the yeast collection container that can be placed at the bottom of the fermenter. This allows to start the beer purification process immediately when the primary fermentation is done, without having to transfer beer to another pressure vessel. This prevents a lot of unnecessary work and reduces the risk of beer contamination with bacteria. This solution makes it possible to easy collection used yeast for reuse in the next brew cycle.

FZA-CS01 : Cooling/heating spiral for the FermZilla fermenters

The cooling/heating spiral is an optional accessory for the FileZilla fermenters. This equipment allows you to cool or heat a beverage which is fermented or carbonized in the FermZilla using an external water cooler/heater.

With this simple cooling/heating spiral and cooler/heater you can produce all kinds of beer in the FermZilla fermenter, including lager beer. This coooling/heating spiral can be simply adapted to fit any fermenter that has an opening of 110mm diameter or larger. Simply drill to two 22mm holes in the lid of your fermenter and use the included duotight bulkhead fittings to attach the coil to the lid of your fermenter.

FKRV-APM-02 : Adjustable pressure mechanism for the Fermzilla (relief valve)

The complete adjustable safety valve BlowTie set with Ball Lock bumper – the relief valve for fermentation under pressure in the FermZilla fermenters.

The set includes : BlowTie pressure regulator for 8mm hoses, Quick coupling “T” for 8mm hoses, Pressure gauge with range 0 – 1.6bar, Quick connector F7 / 16x8mm, Coupler Ball Lock 7/16 – gas, Plastic hose with outer diameter 8mm.
Parameters : Adjustable pressure range 0.0 up to 1.6bar (0 up to 23psi ), Precise pressure adjustment thanks to diaphragm inside regulator, Easy to adjust with screw, Two mounting points for wall mounting, Quick connection with 8 mm quick couplers.

Videos – how to use the FermZilla fermenters :