Ball valve tap is just no good
"Everything is great, except the tap and goose neck idea, that DOESN'T work, surely they could offer a normal ball valve tap with 90° outlet and better flow."
35L SS Bucket Buddy with Heating - Integrated 36 Watt Element 220-240V AC
$169.95
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$169.95
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Estimated Date of Arrival : 30 Aug 2026
35L SS Bucket Buddy with Heating - Integrated 36 Watt Element 220-240V AC
KL20244
$169.95
Sale price
$169.95
Regular price
This great value fermenter is pretty much the best value way to get into fermenting single batches in a stainless steel fermenter. With a built in concealed 36W element it allows fermentation control in cold climates without fear of scorching the yeast. It's made from stainless steel has ergonomic handles, a large 30cm opening at the top for easy cleaning.
As this vessel has been manufactured with a stainless ball valve we would recommend removal of ball valve and heat sterilising each batch. (boil in water)
Specifications:
Capacity: 35L Brimful
Body Material: 304 Stainless steel
Outlet Valve Type: Stainless steel, nylon bushings, silicon seal and stainless rotating rack arm. Thread on tap is 1/2inch
Lid: 304 Stainless steel
Display: Digital temperature display
Heating: 36 Watt Concealed Element
35L SS Bucket Buddy Fermenter with Integrated Heating Element
This top value fermenter is made from 304 grade stainless steel and has an integrated (concealed) 36 Watt heating element. No need to worry about accessories such as heating belts and external temperature controllers. This stainless steel fermenter will keep your yeast at optimal temperature making it the ideal option for cold climates. The welding is smooth and the outter body has a sleek brushed stainless finish making it easy to clean and maintain.
The base inside this unit is a dome so its really easy to clean while the rotating rack arm enables you to drain out every last drop.
This comes as standard with silicone tubing to transfer from the ball valve to your bottles or cans.
NOTE:The lid is also a dome so this vessel can take a very small amount of pressure but not enough for pressure transfers or pressurised fermentations.
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Overall rating: 4.869565 / 5 from 23 reviews.
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Great product
"Used this for the first time and so much easier to clean that the plastic versions, the heater worked well and only really changed 1 degree either side of what I selected, the only thing I would like to see is a removable cord, would just make it little easier to clean and not worry about tripping over a cord :)"
"It’s at a good price and works like a treat"
Bucket buddy
"Excellent product guys, great, fast service and not too bad freight cost. The fermenter that I ordered was not in stock at the time but I received an email from Kegland as soon as there was. Excellent service from these guys."
How goods this !
"Have created 2 brews with it and its awsome! I had a plastic fermentor bin on a heat pad and a temp strip and it needed constant supervision to keep it on track. The automatic temp control teamed up with the hydrometer pill makes it a breeze to get a perfect brew."
Amazing value
"It's thin, but with the lid clamped on it feels stable moving it around when full. It is amazingly easy to clean. The racking arm lets you extract beautiful clear beer. And the simplicity of setting a temperature and then walking away knowing that it's all sorted is a thing of wonder. It would be a good fermenter at twice the price. I would strongly recommend this for anyone in the market for a fermenter, or looking to get started with brewing. (Photo next to a plastic fermenter for a sense of scale. )"
WOW what a difference
"No more heat pads or blankets required. Easy to clean and maintains a steady temperature throughout fermenation. Love it."
Loved it, best fermenter i
"Loved it, best fermenter i have ever used and also the added heating element was great turned out a productive yield."
Excellent
"Really handy SS fermenter. The element is perfect as well."
Terrific fermenter
"Great product, kept the temperature constant during my first brew. Light and easy to clean."
Q&A
- is there a mashing basket that fits the bucket buddy to allow me to ferment on fruit and grain at all. thanks tai
- This will fit, but it is not explicitly designed for the Bucket Buddy. You would want to use a false bottom too, I reckon: https://kegland.com.au/products/brewzilla-35l-replacement-malt-pipe, https://kegland.com.au/products/brewzilla-35l-pro-series-bottom-screen-for-malt-pipe-no-hole