Assembling a Variable Capacity Floating Lid Wine Tank

Parts Information: The tank is made of 304 stainless steel. They are shipped complete with the lid, gasket, fermentation lock, pump with guage, hose and spigot.

Parts List:

  • Fermentation Lock
  • Gasket
  • Tubing /Clamps/Hose Barb
  • Rope
  • Pump with Guage

Spigot

Step 1: Stretch the gasket around the top of the lid. It may be helpful to have an assistant to hold the lid as you stretch it. Be sure to align the valve with the hole in the lid

Step 2: Attach the hose barb to the gasket. If a hose barb is not provided, it will be built into the inflatable gasket.

Step 3: Attach the flexible tubing to the hose barb. Secure it with the hose clip or a hose clamp.

Step 4: Attach the pump to the flexible tubing. Secure it with a hose clamp.

Step 5: Attach the fermentation lock to the top of the tank. Unscrew the base of the airlock. Insert airlock through hole in lid and then screw airlock base back from underneath.

Step 6: Attach rope to lid. This will help in raising and lower the lid.

Step 7: Wrap the threads on the spigot with a couple of wraps of teflon tape. Tread the spigot into the threaded well at the bottom of the tank. The tank is now ready for use.