Replacement Spigot For Speidel Plastic Fermenters
Replacement Spigot For Speidel Plastic Fermenters
SKU: FE785
$9.99
SKU: FE785
$9.99
I broke the spigot on my 60L Speidel and this fit perfectly.
We use our Speildel fermenter regularly. Somehow, the ring that holds the spigot onto the bucket was lost. Thanks More Beer for carrying replacement parts!
Those who mentioned problems with leaking here should be careful to correctly fit the included O-ring to the white plastic sub-assembly before securing the locking ring. Also, the orange part of the valve is difficult to disassemble the first time, but if a little keg lube is used prior to reassembling, all goes together easily with just finger pressure and the valve is easy to operate.
The plastic spigots for the Speidel Plastic Fermenters are okay but I have found that over time they start to leak. Basically they work fine until that happens but they do need to be replaced from time to time.
Insert about the first 3 inches of your 3/8 inch pvc beer line into very hot (about 180 deg F) water for about15 seconds to soften it.Work quickly and slide tubing all the way, as far as it can go, onto orange spigot end. This makes for a very reliable connection, once it cools, so long as you do not pull hard on beer line. Works for me!
Both spigots work great but they are a little tricky to put back together after cleaning them. If the orange spigot is not fully inserted back into the holder, it may leak. Mine really has to be forced down until it snaps into place. Also these do include a gasket.
Not sure why others have had leaking issues. NO leaks here, with 12 gallon batches! This nozzle can also be used on the TOP of the fermenter, which you can use to attach tubing for an airlock - AND to apply a SMALL amount of pressure with CO2 to force the beer out the bottom nozzle, and into kegs (or through a filter between the fermenter and keg, saving time and effort). LOVE IT!
Ended up drilling a 1" hole in the small threaded cap that comes with it and using a standard bucket spigot on it. Works fine now...
Speidel makes high quality items, this is no exception.
European vs US spigot? I have 2 older 30L plastic fermenters with red handles spigots etc. I purchased them in Norway when living overseas. I purchased 2 replacement spigots but they are orange. In addition the thread pattern is wider than the original red one. Where can I find the original spigots?
I have never seen a USA vendor carry the red-colored Speidel parts I've only seen them available from homebrew supply shops in Europe. You may have to order internationally to get them! Good luck :-)