316 Stainless vessels

[PIPUK]

Hi Guys,

I am trying to find a couple of vessels for a non-homebrew application. I need corrosion resistance and that means 316. I was looking at 2nd hand tanks but you are talking about £500 plus for non-ideal tanks which may or may not be 316 (100-200L size). I came onto the homebrew scene because I spotted that you guys have 'pots' of this sort of size for a whole lot less, but I guess they are 304, at best.

So can anyone recommend a supplier of 100L/200L vessels (don't need to have double skins or gas heatable bottoms or similar), in 316?

Thanks

[Morten]

I do not think I have seen 316 vessels for brewing purpose.

You might have to take a look in to the dairy and/or chemical industry.

[beer taster]

Not sure if they deal in 316 pots but check out http://www.homebrewbuilder.co.uk he may be able to help

[PIPUK]

Thanks guys, tried a few links I found on here but you are right, 304 rules in this area. I think I have found someone local to make something for me, thanks.

[robbarwell]

there was a bloke on ebay flogging stainless steel 220 litre pots for about £300...they are pharmaceutical jobbies

[roscoe]

Thanks guys, tried a few links I found on here but you are right, 304 rules in this area. I think I have found someone local to make something for me, thanks.

Would be interested to hear price ballpark for custom pot ?

[PIPUK]

[quote="roscoe"]

Would be interested to hear price ballpark for custom pot ?[/quote]

I have been quoted a range of numbers. For approx 200L with sloping base to 2inch outlet, on a basic frame that the forktruck can handle is anywhere from £700-1000. Many of the used tank prices are coming out at about £600 which is just too high, by comparison.

[roscoe]

thanks for the info....

but I guess forktruckproof and 316 makes it a different tougher beast than than the price range I live in.

cheers

[DeadFall]

Thanks guys, tried a few links I found on here but you are right, 304 rules in this area. I think I have found someone local to make something for me, thanks.

Ok, so when are you going to buy some smaller vessels and start brewing?