stainless tank marchti

[grapegrower]

i have read about cutting off the marble in the floating lid and using a stopper. i think this is pretty good idea has anyone done that and if so tell me how to what part to cut just below the marble or where. thanks Rick

 

[joea132]

What would be the advantage of doing this? Does the marble make an inferior seal?

 

[freddie]

I recently got a 200L tank with an air lock with the marble. I did'nt think that the supplied air lock + marble was satisfactory, so after some enquiries with other folk it was suggested that I replace it with a tradional water air lock.
Another friend lost 500L of wine with his new S/steel tank so he quickly changed it to traditional air lock.

You need to cut the top off and replace it with a runbber bung & water air lock.

 

[JohnT]

The marble traps are more for use during the fermentation of wine. When fermentation is complete, I swap it out for a #10 stopper and a "gooseneck" Trap. This provides a better seal.

Take a closer look at the trap that is on your lid. I have never heard of one that was not easily removable. mind are mounted with a screw type ring that just needs a pair of channel locks to remove.

johnT.