
I posted about this in another forum, but forgot to bring it to the last club meeting to let you all see it. Though I'd just post it...

Here you see the top with the modified connector configuration. It has a ball-lock air inlet and a pin-lock outlet. Once fermentation is complete you simply change from the fermentation lid (below left) to the transfer lid (below right). Pressurize the system and move the brew to the serving keg or bottling bucket without introducing any oxygen. The hose uses screw connectors so I can easily disassemble it for proprer cleaning.
I still need a socket to disassemble the in and out connectors for , especially the pin lock. I was wondering if a Gator Grip Socket would work? (my son has one so I'll have to see)

Here are the fermentation and transfer lids. Doug drilled the fermentation lid for me at the shop. I used a Dremil tool with a silicone carbide bit to de-bur it. Yes, I do have another lid gasket somewhere...
these make great fermenters.
these make great fermenters. only problem is 4 gals is max for them unless you get some fermcap. fermcap is white liquid that reduces foam to nothing so you could ferment whole 5 gals. williams brewing sells it.the gator socket should work fine.