Brewtools F40 Unitank

Brewtools F40 Unitank – pressure-rated fermenter, 40 litres

The Brewtools F40 is a unitank for ambitious home brewers, brewing clubs and smaller breweries. You can ferment, clarify and carbonate your beer in the same tank. It has a cooling jacket in the vertical wall, is rated for working pressures up to 2.0 bar (30 PSI) and is made from 1.5 mm stainless steel. Gross volume is 51 litres, and the recommended working volume is 20–40 litres.

Connect the F40 to a glycol chiller, for example the Quantor MiniChilly 03 SB Compatible, for good control of fermentation temperature and cold crashing. The stand is adjustable, so you can increase the distance from the bottom valve to the floor.

Features

• PureBlast™ finish inside and out, with no wax or polishing agents, and no need for passivation
• Cooling jacket in the vertical wall for efficient cooling and easy cleaning
• Plenty of ports for sensors, heating element, carbonation gear and other accessories
• Pressure rated to 2.0 bar (30 PSI)
• 8" TC port on top for easy access
• 2" dump and racking valve
• Height-adjustable stand, so the distance from the bottom valve to the floor can be increased
• Tested and approved to PED 2014/68/EU by an independent body

Specifications

• Gross volume: 51 litres
• Recommended working volume: 20–40 litres
• Cone volume: 12 litres
• Inner diameter: 40 cm
• Height without accessories: 83–103 cm
• Material: 1.5 mm stainless steel (SS304)
• Max pressure: 2.0 bar (30 PSI)
• Cooling jacket: 34 mm TC
• Weight: 38 kg without packaging, 44.6 kg with packaging
• Packaging: 85 x 52 x 52 cm (H x W x D)

The tank is too large and heavy for parcel delivery and is therefore shipped on a pallet.

Included

• Unitank and height-adjustable stand
• 1 x analogue pressure gauge, TC 34 mm
• 2 x butterfly valve, 2"
• 1 x butterfly valve, 34 mm DN20
• 1 x blow-off tube
• 1 x racking arm, 2"
• 1 x TC elbow 90°, 2"
• 1 x black neoprene insulation jacket
• 1 x sample valve, 34 mm
• 1 x TC adapter 8"–3"
• 1 x TC blank cap 3"
• 1 x TC blank cap 2"
• 2 x TC blank cap 1.5"
• 3 x TC blank cap 34 mm
• 2 x TC gasket 8" with lip
• 2 x TC gasket 3"
• 2 x TC gasket 2", 5-pack
• 1 x TC gasket 1.5", 5-pack
• 3 x TC gasket 34 mm, 5-pack
• 1 x Tri-Clamp clamp 8"
• 1 x Tri-Clamp clamp 3"
• 5 x Tri-Clamp clamp 2"
• 2 x Tri-Clamp clamp 1.5"
• 10 x Tri-Clamp clamp 34 mm
• 1 x TC tool
• 4 x M10 steel/rubber feet
• 1 x safety valve TC 34 mm (2 bar)
• Bolts and parts needed for assembly

Useful accessories

Depending on use, you may need a Brewtools HopDrop kit, a thermowell for a sensor, a ball lock to 34 mm for CO2 filling, a carbonation stone with ball lock, a coil for the sample valve, a spunding valve, hose fittings and hoses for filling and emptying, and a 2" sight glass.

The picture shows a prototype. Minor changes and improvements may occur.

Frequently asked questions about the Brewtools F40 Unitank

How much beer can I ferment in the F40?

The recommended working volume is 20–40 litres. The gross volume is 51 litres.

Can I ferment under pressure?

Yes. The tank is rated to 2.0 bar. A typical pressure for pressure fermentation is 0.7–1 bar, and many brewers ferment the first couple of days without pressure. You need a spunding valve for this.

How do I cool the tank?

The cooling jacket in the wall connects to a glycol chiller via 34 mm TC. That lets you control fermentation temperature and chill down for a cold crash.

How is the tank delivered?

The tank is too large and heavy for parcel delivery and is shipped on a pallet.

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