Fermenter

[Chippy_Tea]

That's quite a dextrous cat to be able to open that valve.

I may be over thinking this but she is a real PITA and the valve only needs slight pressure to open it i only have one place i can put the FV in the kitchen because its tall so blocking access may also be difficult i think i will try to see if i can find something i can screw on blank it.

 

[Agentgonzo]

There is a bit of "wobble" in the tap, and a screw on the top of it. I'm about 95% certain (I'm not near mine too check) that if you just remove this screw, you can take the tap handle off and it'll be impossible to open.

 

[Larse]

Yeah, unscrewing that and taking the handle off. You can put the screw back on to avoid losing it. Also, I'd say that's a standard plumbing thread and size, so your local plumbing supplies should have an end cap you can screw on. Or a plastic push on type. A lot of plumbing fittings come with these to protect the threads. If you could take it off and bring to said plumbing suppliers, I'm sure they'd find something to fit.

 

[Donegal john]

It’s easy to make cat proof.
Take 2 large thick cable ties
Wrap them around the cats legs when you add liquid to the fermenter and remove when you bottle
Job done

 

[Agentgonzo]

If you could take it off and bring to said plumbing suppliers, I'm sure they'd find something to fit.

It does unscrew, but obviously not the day before chippy wants to fill it with must!

 

[Chippy_Tea]

It’s easy to make cat proof.
Take 2 large thick cable ties
Wrap them around the cats legs when you add liquid to the fermenter and remove when you bottle
Job done

I would put them round its neck but SWMBO wont let me

 

[Agentgonzo]

I would put them round its neck but SWMBO wont let me

Apply to SWMBO first

 

[Donegal john]

Apply to SWMBO first

That’s a whole different internet search history there.

 

[Larse]

It does unscrew, but obviously not the day before chippy wants to fill it with must!

Fairly sure this will do the job.

 

[MashBag]

Cable tie? Or a bit of twisty wire.

I love this stuff...

Available in hardware shops & garden centres everywhere and of course...

Green PVC Coated Steel Wire Soft Twist Plant Tie Roll, 5.5 meters - Easy to Use, Ideal for Securing Plants & Shrubs in Gardens https://amzn.eu/d/7SgItq8

 

[Buffers brewery]

I will be using the SS FV for the first time this weekend but one thing does concern me a little we have a very inquisitive cat and i am concerned this little **** may open the dump valve tap as its very easy to open and the handle is quite long, i wondered if members could recommend something like a blanking plug i could hand tighten onto the thread i am only using this as a dump valve so as far as i know it doesn't have to be SS (you may be able to advise on that as well) thanks in advance for any help.

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Any idea of the thread size?

Edit: @Larse seems to have got there before me

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Fairly sure this will do the job.

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Thanks i have one ordered.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Cable tie? Or a bit of twisty wire.

I love this stuff...

Available in hardware shops & garden centres everywhere and of course...

Green PVC Coated Steel Wire Soft Twist Plant Tie Roll, 5.5 meters - Easy to Use, Ideal for Securing Plants & Shrubs in Gardens https://amzn.eu/d/7SgItq8

Thanks MB.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Any idea of the thread size?

Not sure, its 3/4 so i assumed it would be the same as a washing machine hose as most searches came up with that.