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FermZilla Tri-Conical Fermenter | Gen 3.2 | 3 in. T.C. Collection Container | 27L | 7.1G
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FermZilla Tri-Conical Fermenter | Gen 3.2 | 3 in. T.C. Collection Container | 27L | 7.1G

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Description

The ultimate plastic pressurized conical

  • A best seller for a reason!  Tons of features at an incredible cost
  • Crystal Clear super smooth PET makes fermenting and cleaning super easy
  • 3" Butterfly valve at bottom makes removing yeast/trub easy with the 600mL collection jar.
  • Pressurizable (with accessories) for fermentation and closed transfer to your keg

The Gen 3.2 FermZilla Tri-Conical features a newly designed collection container with top & bottom PCO1881 ports. The collection container has a 3" T.C. opening and installs on the Conical with a 3" T.C. butterfly valve. The molded 3" T.C. ferrule on the tank is a huge improvement over the Gen 2 model—eliminating the complicated dump valve design and simplifying the collection container connection. Brew with confidence on the new Tri-Clover FermZilla!

Out of the box, the FermZilla Conical is an amazing fermenter that will immediately step up your game on the cold side of the brewing process. But what we love most about this unit is how easily it is to upgrade as you go—adding more functionality and gaining more precise control over your fermentation with each new accessory. Below are some of our favorite add-ons for the FermZilla Tri-Conical Fermenter.

Pressure Kit
The FermZilla is the perfect option for brewers that want all the advantages of a conical fermenter without the price tag of a full blown stainless steel unit. It allows you to dump trub, harvest yeast, and with the addition of the FermZilla Pressure Kit, you can carbonate and serve – all in one vessel! The clear PET tank allows you to visually monitor fermentation activity and is pressure rated to 2.4 Bar (34.8 psi), which means you can ferment under pressure, reducing ester and fusel alcohols in your finished beer. This also gives the ability to perform pressure transfers. If you prefer to move your finished beer to a keg or other vessel, you can do so with little to no oxygen exposure.

Tri-Clamp Pressure Lid
Add a 2" T.C. port to your fermenter by replacing the standard lid with the FermZilla Tri-Clamp Pressure Lid. This will give you an opening to add dry hops or other additions without needing to remove the entire lid, or you can upgrade down the road with a Hop Bong sight glass in order to add CO2 and purge your hop charge of oxygen. PCO1881 threaded ports are still there for Ball Lock Caps, as well as undrilled ports for an optional Thermowell and Temp Twister cooling coil.

Hop Bong Pressure Pack
The ultimate upgrade kit! The Hop Bong Pressure Pack has all of the parts included with the Pressure Kit and Tri-Clamp Pressure Lid but fully parted out to remove the guess work. If the Tri-Conical is your first FermZilla fermenter, this accessory kit is for you. Load up the Hop Bong, flush it with CO2, purge out oxygen with the handy PRV on top, then simply open the Butterfly Valve to inject your beer with a 6 oz payload of dry hops.

FermZilla Gen 3 vs Gen 3.2:

  • 3" x 3" T.C. butterfly dump valve
  • 3" T.C. compatible collection container
  • 600 mL collection container w/ top & bottom PCO1881 threaded ports

What's Included:

  • FermZilla 27L Tank with 3" T.C. Bottom Port
  • 3" T.C. Butterfly Valve
  • 600 mL Collection Container with 3" T.C. Connection
  • Stainless Steel Stand with Swing Handles
  • Stainless Steel Handle Assembly
  • Top Lid with PRV (35 psi)
  • 3" tri-clamp with gaskets
  • 3-Piece Airlock
  • Graduation Sticker
  • Adhesive Thermometer
  • Spare Seals

Specs:

  • 27 L (7.1 gal) Total Volume
  • Pressure Rated to 2.4 Bar (34.8 psi)
  • Height in Stand - 29.5"
  • Height w/ Airlock - 33.7"
  • Tank Diameter - 13.9"
  • Diameter in Stand - 15.3"
  • Lid & Collection Container Ports - 28 mm PCO 1881 threads
  • Temperature Rating:
    • When not under pressure, do not expose to liquids above 131°F
    • When under pressure, do not expose to any temperatures above 95°F*

*Please note that the temperature rating for the FermZilla tank is lower when using it under pressure. When not under pressure, it is perfectly safe to transfer wort into the tank below 131°F or to use hot liquids below this temp for cleaning. When under pressure, make sure to keep your fermentation temperature below 95°F and keep the fermenter in an environment that is below 95°F ambient. This is especially important when fermenting with kveik yeast. These strains are known to ferment hot if no temperature control is being used. Exceeding the temperature rating may compromise the tank, leading to a shorter life span or sudden failure to maintain pressure. Even with proper use, we recommend replacing the tank every two years.

Please note: when using the FermZilla under pressure, you must perform a water pressure check to ensure your connections are leak proof. To do this, fill your FermZilla up with water, apply at least 15 psi pressure, and check for leaks around all caps and threads.  

Pressure Stress
If you use the FermZilla to ferment under pressure, or you use CO2 to pressure transfer or force carbonate your finished beer, it is very important that you conduct semi-annual inspections of your tank. Even with perfect care, the FermZilla tank may show signs of wear from pressure stress over time. We recommend visually inspecting your tank for stress creases or other signs of wear once or twice a year. A hydro test should be conducted every two years, even if no signs of wear are found. The process is simple:

  • Fill the tank to the brim with water
  • Replace the Red PRV with a Green PRV rated to 4.5 BAR or higher
  • Pressurize the tank to 4 BAR (58 psi)
  • Check for leaks, then replace the Red PRV when finished

If leaks or potential points of failure are found, replace the tank before you continue using pressure with your FermZilla.

General Care
Taking good care of your FermZilla begins with cleaning and sanitizing the unit before and after use. The tank is made from food-grade PET, which is beautifully clear, but can be sensitive to long soaks in cleaners and acid-based sanitizers. In general, we do not recommend leaving products like PBW or StarSan soaking in the tank for more than an hour. Extended soaks have the potential to degrade the PET material and shorten the lifespan of the tank.
 

KegLand Part number: KL25898

NOTE: FermZilla tanks are marked with a manufacturer’s “expiry date”. This does not indicate that the tank is bad after this date; it simply indicates that a hydro test may be in order. 2 years after production and every 2 years after first use, it is recommended that the tank be hydro tested to ensure the tank is holding pressure. Hydro test instructions are available here. You will also need the D1072 Green PRV to perform the test. If you do not plan to pressurize the fermenter, the test is not necessary.

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Why did you choose this?
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Online Reviews of the new Tri Clamping System
David L on Mar 3, 2023
Features for the price
Richard K on Feb 2, 2023
Online Reviews of the new Tri Clamping System
David L on Mar 3, 2023
It seems like a good deal
Robert L on Feb 14, 2023
Features for the price
Richard K on Feb 2, 2023
seems to be a good value
Jeremy R on Jan 27, 2023
Pressure fermentation, available accessories
Jeffrey T T on Jan 26, 2023
Because I need some conical fermenters.
Stuart D R on Jan 26, 2023
This is the upgrade that I've been looking for
Salvador G on Dec 31, 2022
I was the winner of your monthly drawing!!! Looking forward to making beer!!! Looks like a lot of fun!!! Thank you !!!
SANDY on Dec 31, 2022
It's for my son in law and he liked this fermenter-he does his research so this one must be great!
Patricia A C on Dec 28, 2022
TC fittings for easy cleaning
Troy C on Dec 21, 2022
Looking for a vessel that can ferment under pressure
Daniel F on Nov 3, 2022
I've used Gen 2 and saw great reviews for Gen 3. I make wine
Stacie r on Nov 1, 2022
Tired of wide mouth glass carboys shattering.
robert w on Nov 1, 2022
I've been waiting for this, cause I want to get into pressurized fermentation & brew more lagers.
Chad L on Oct 29, 2022
Our bucket stopped sealing properly!
Sarah M on Oct 26, 2022
Picked because of recommendation and waited for 3rd Gen to be available.
Dale E on Oct 20, 2022
It seems like a good deal
Robert L on Feb 14, 2023
seems to be a good value
Jeremy R on Jan 27, 2023
What is the smallest batch of beer possible in this fermenter? Can you do 1 gallon batches in it?
Ray Gilmore on Dec 28, 2023
FermZilla Tri-Conical Fermenter | Gen 3.2 | 3 in. T.C. Collection Container | 27L | 7.1G
FermZilla Tri-Conical Fermenter | Gen 3.2 | 3 in. T.C. Collection Container | 27L | 7.1G
FermZilla
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can you bottle from the fermenter?
Tom D on Apr 22, 2024
Would this system work for brewing wine?
David S on Nov 22, 2023
Are any of the Gen 2 Fermzilla parts interchangeable with the new Gen 3?
John A. Collins on Oct 25, 2022
Will this be ok for a high alcohol sugar fermentation in the Gen 3 Fermzilla?
Gary Malcolm Smeaton on Jan 1, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I’ve never brewed anything over 8% in it but it should work. Fermenting under pressure will allow you to ferment at higher temps which which speed up the fermentation process. As long as their is enough yeast and nutrients to handle the extra sugar you should be ok.
What is needed to pressure ferment in addition to the base unit?
Donald P on Jan 10, 2023
BEST ANSWER: You'll need a spunding valve to regulate the fermentation pressure within the vessel, floating dip tube to transfer to a keg and ball lock disconnects for both gas and liquid. Here you can find both stainless steel disconnects as well as plastic ones.
Duotight BlowTie | Complete Kit | Diaphragm Spunding Valve | Triple Scale Pressure Gauge | 0-40 PSI | 8 mm Duotight | CM Becker Ball Lock Quick Disconnect (QD)
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Stainless Steel Pressure Kit for FermZilla
Stainless Steel Pressure Kit for FermZilla
Plastic Pressure Kit for FermZilla
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Can you use the coolstix universal kit on this fermenter?
Blake U on Oct 14, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5
Do not pressurize for fermenting.
I was looking forward to getting this fermenter since I wanted to start pressure fermentation. I decided to do a pressure test at 8 psi to ensure the Fermzilla had no leaks, preventing any surprises from happening in my house. Glad I did. The ports on the collection container leak. I tried to loosen the caps to see if they were over torqued causing the leak to no avail. Tightened the caps with no change in the leaks. Very disappointed that I will not be able to trust this to do pressure fermentation.
May 28, 2023
Response from MoreFlavor
We are so sorry to hear about your bad experience with your order. You are still within our return policy and warranty window for a damaged product. Please go to our website, scroll to the bottom of the page, and use the Return an Item form and we will set you up. Cheers!
June 9, 2023
Graciela H
Rated 5 out of 5
Packed with Features typically reserved for $$$$ Stainless Fermenters
The new Gen 3 Fermzilla is packed with features that one would only typically get on a very expensive stainless steel model.

As others have indicated however, I have also had to use keg lube and an oil filter wrench to adequately tighten the collection jar. Still, it is an outstanding fermenter for homebrewers to delve into the world of conical fermenters.

I also made some inexpensive, yet valuable improvements to the stand. I slit several pieces of 3/8 inch OD by 1/4 inch ID vinyl tubing and stretched it over the areas where the fermenter rests as well as on the handles and on the very bottom. I did the same to the thinner handles using 7/16 inch OD by 3/16 inch ID Superflex tubing. These additions make the fermenter in the stand much more stable and the stand on the table more stable. The tubing on the handles provides a little better grip and a degree of cushioning on the hands when lifting it.

Overall this fermenter and it's features easily rise above all of the competition within a reasonably similar price range.
March 6, 2023
Purchased
1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Works GREAT perfect Improvements Easy to clean
I thought about picking up two Gen 3s but what do I do with the first one but use it.
Hows bout upgrade for a trade in program LOL.
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Added Feb 28, 2023
February 28, 2023
Purchased
1 year ago
Rated 4 out of 5
A great improvement.
Definitely an improvement over the GEN two. Biggest issue I have on this one is getting a good seal around the lid of the collection jar. Instructions say to tighten lead until no threaded showing, this is essentially impossible by hand. I have to really go to town with the keg lube, and then tighten up using the filter wrench that came with the Gen 2. If I don’t do this, then I get a lot of leakage between the collection jar and the lid. The Tri-conical clamps are excellent, make sure to tighten them up well.

Definitely nice not having to gouge my hand up trying to unscrew the bottom and remove the rubber seal like on the Gen 2 after every brew!
December 9, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
TC valves make it THE fermenter of choice.
Greatly improved. Easier to clean, and better sealed. TC ports make this fermenter far better than any other at this price range.
November 29, 2022