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Brite tanks

40 / 80 / 150 / 300

Introduction

Our Brite tanks are perfect for storing, maturing, clearing and carbonating beer. Designed with basis from our well proven Unitanks, pressure rated up to 2 bars and with enough ports to support future accessories. Key points:

  • Closed transfer from fermenter to minimize oxygen exposure.

  • Pressure controlled process using a spunding valve or FCS.

  • Forced carbonation.

  • Closed transfer to keg, canning or bottle fillers.

  • Use it as a serving tank.

  • Temperature control using a glycol chiller.

In addition to this, our Brite tanks offers:

  • Built in cooling jacket for easy cleaning and efficient cooling.

  • TC 8" top port for easier cleaning.

  • TC 2" bottom dump port with butterfly valve.

  • 3 x TC 1.5" (DN32) ports below the cooling jacket for sensors and racking.

  • TC34mm port with sample valve.

  • 4x TC34mm ports on top for accessories.

  • PureBlastâ„¢ surface inside and out for easier cleaning, lower risk of hidden micro-pore contamination and no need for passivation, unless you ferment highly acidic beer or fruit juices.

Several of the listed functions of our Brite tanks will require accessories that are not included as standard. Please see separate section on what is included.

Brite light

Light models have the same tank body as our standard tanks, but with slightly different set of accessories to make it more cost effective.

The following parts have been removed as standard:

  • Neoprene jacket

The following parts have been changed:

  • The standalone PRV and the blow-off pipe with TC34mm butterfly valve has been replaced by a PRV with a 7mm barbed connector and a 6x10mm silicone tube.

The following parts are made from polyketone (POK) instead of stainless steel:

  • TC adapter (8" - 3")

  • Sample valve

  • 2" Butterfly valves

Polyketone (POK)

Polyketone (POK) is a plastic material that is food grade, extremely durable and can withstand high temperatures (220°C melting point) and acids. This vastly reduces cost without compromising the user experience.

We recommend using silicone grease on the TC gasket groove on all POK parts to ensure a tight seal for high pressure operation.

Models

Our Brite tank series currently consists of 4 models based on the same design principles, but with different capacities. The name of the tanks reflects the tanks approximately gross volume in liters. All Brite tanks feature the same ports and and functions. The two smaller models (Brite 40 & Brite 80) have an 8" to 3" adapter on the top, and the larger models (Brite 150 & Brite 300) have a 8" to 4" adapter.

Models

Diameter [mm]

Bite 40

400

Brite 40 Light

400

Brite 80

400

Brite 80 Light

400

Brite 150

500

Brite 300

600

Dimensions

Check out the specifications for more details.

This is included as standard

  • 1 pcs Analog pressure gauge, TC34mm including. 5 pcs membrane gaskets.

  • 1 pcs TC34mm PRV, 2 bar (Brite light has a pull-type PRV/Safety valve with 7mm barb)

  • 1 pcs Butterfly-valve, 2" (Brite light models comes with POK valve)

  • 1 pcs TC elbow 90°, 2"

  • 1 pcs TC pipe 200mm, 2"

  • 1 pcs Insulation jacket, black neoprene (not included for Brite light)

  • 1 pcs Sample valve, 34mm (Brite light models comes with POK sample valve)

  • 1 pcs TC Adapter 8"- 4" *(Brite 40 & 80 comes with 8"-3" adapter. Light models with POK variant).

  • 1 pcs TC blind cap, 4" *(Brite 40 & 80 comes with 3" blind cap)

  • 3 pcs TC blind cap 1.5"

  • 2 pcs TC blind cap 34mm

  • 2 pcs TC gasket 8" lipped

  • 2 pcs TC gasket 4" *(Brite 40 & F80 comes with 3" gasket)

  • 1 pcs TC gasket 1.5" 5-pack

  • 10 pcs TC gasket 34mm (DN20)

  • 1 pcs Tri Clamp 8"

  • 1 pcs Tri Clamp 4" *(Brite 40 & 80 comes with 3" clamp)

  • 3 pcs Tri Clamp 2"

  • 3 pcs Tri Clamp 1.5"

  • 5 pcs Tri Clamp 34mm

  • 1 pcs Safety instruction with link to our online user manual

  • 4 pcs M10 steel/rubber feet

  • 1 pcs Tool for tightening TC clamps

  • 1 m Silicone tube 6x10mm (Only for Bright light models)

Accessories (sold separately)

Consider the following accessories before placing your order:

  • 1.5" Thermowell or 1.5" temperature sensor. Both come in different lengths.

  • Ball Lock adapter to add CO2 for purging, force carbonation or closed transfer to kegs.

  • Carb stone kit for forced carbonation.

  • Coil for sample valve for getting samples with less foam.

  • Spunding valve for pressure control. Alternativly FCS.

  • TC 2" sight glass.

  • TC 2" to hose barb for connecting a silicone hose to the dump port.

  • CIP ball with 4" or 3" CIP adapter.

  • Desired fittings for cooling jacket (if using glycol chiller).

Assembly

  1. Unpack the Bright tank. Please recycle packaging.

  2. Flip the tank upside down, resting the top port on a soft surface.

  3. Install the four M10 steel/rubber feet.

  4. Install the 2" elbow, pipe and butterfly valve.

  5. Flip the tank right way up and mount the sample valve on one the forward facing 34mm TC port.

  6. Mount the blind plugs on the TC 1,5" ports.

  7. Mount the safety valve (PRV) on one of the available top 34mm TC ports.

  8. Mount the analog pressure gauge on one of the available top 34mm TC ports using the attached blue membrane gasket. It is important to make a small hole in the center of the blue membrane gasket before use.

  9. Mount blind caps on the two remaining top TC 34mm ports.

  10. Mount the 8" to 4"/3" adapter. Use the attached tool to tighten the 8" clamp further to ensure it is pressure tight.

  11. Mount a 4" or 3" blind cap on the top.

  12. Mount any additional accessories.

First time use

The tanks use our PureBlastâ„¢ surface on both the inside and the outside. This is what gives the matte surface. The surface has no polishing residue or wax but should be cleaned with warm water and a cloth to remove potential dust from the blasting process.

Fittings and valves should be cleaned well before first use.

As usual, the tank must also be sanitized with Star-San or similar before it is used.

Always check for leaks before use.

Safety valves should always be tested before use to ensure correct function.

The easiest way to test it is to directly connect a ball lock connector to the tank side of the safety valve and pressurize it using air or gas. Pressurize until it pops to unseize if it has been sitting for a while.

If you plan to use the tank for apple juice or other highly acidic liquids, it's required that you passivate the tank before use.

Cooling setup

It is possible to use several of the glycol coolers that are on the market today. Check out our product selector by clicking on the link below.

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In use

The tank is always washed and disinfected before use.

If the storing, maturation is to take place under pressure, a spunding valve must be used. Set this to the desired pressure.

Always make sure that the safety valve (PRV) is fitted as this ensures that the pressure inside the tank never exceeds the pressure for which the tank is designed and approved.

The safety valve is designed for 2 bar / 30PSI +/- 0.2 bar / 3 PSI

Do not open the safety valve or make adjustments to it.

The Sample valve is ready for a coil on the spout so that you can pull samples from the tank under pressure without too much foam being formed (sold separately).

When the cooling jacket is in use, condensation of moist air can lead to water dripping on the floor. It is therefore recommended to use the neoprene insulation jacket to minimize condensation.

The cooling jacket is not designed or manufactured for pressure. Only use pumps made for this type of use. Never connect tap water.

During cleaning and emptying, the tank must be vented so that air enters freely. If this is not done, a vacuum will occur and the tank can ultimately implode.

For Brite light models, please avoid using excessive force on the valves. Make sure to turn the valve handle and not pull or push on it as this may cause the POK racking arm to break.

Cleaning

When the tank has been emptied, make sure to release any overpressure in the tank and keep it open so that air can come into the tank unhindered. Do a first clean with cold tap water to remove eny remainings.

For the second cleaning step it is recommended to use CIP and a caustic cleaning agent like PBW. The same solution used on our brewing systems and fermenters will work with our brite tanks:

  • TC 4" CIP adapter (7712544) or TC 3" CIP adapter (7712755)

  • CIP-ball, 1/2" F-NPT (7712545)

Using a powerful pump, connect the pump intake to the bottom of the brite tank and the outlet to the CIP adapter to the top of the fermentation tank.

Remember to leave the PRV or one port at the top open to avoid vacuum.

Specifications

Brite 40

Height without accessories:

62.2 cm

Packing size:

68 (h) x 51 (w) x 51 (d) cm

Net weight:

25.5 kg (21.3 kg for Brite Light)

Gross weight:

30.5 kg (26.5 kg for Brite Light)

Tank diameter:

Ø40 cm

Gross volume:

45 liter / 12 US gallons

Minimum recommended volume (considering the cooling jacket):

20 liters / 5.3 US gallons

Volume cooling jacket:

0.8 liters

Material:

1.5 mm Stainless Steel (SS304)

Surface treatment inside and outside:

PureBlastâ„¢

Operating Pressure:

1.0 bar / 15 PSI

Maximum Pressure:

2.0 bar / 30 PSI

Brite 80

Height without accessories:

90.2 cm

Packing size:

95.5 (h) x 51 (w) x 51 (d) cm

Net weight:

33.1 kg (28.6 kg for Brite Light)

Gross weight:

39 kg (34.5 kg for Brite Light)

Tank diameter:

Ø40 cm

Gross volume:

80 liter / 21 US gallon

Minimum recommended volume (considering the cooling jacket):

20 liters / 5.3 US gallons

Volume cooling jacket:

1.8 liters

Material:

1.5 mm Stainless Steel (SS304)

Surface treatment inside and outside:

PureBlastâ„¢

Operating Pressure:

1.0 bar / 15 PSI

Maximum Pressure:

2.0 bar / 30 PSI

Brite 150

Height without accessories:

101.5 cm

Packing size:

105 (h) x 60 (b) x 60 (d)

Net weight:

41.8 kg

Gross weight:

49 kg

Tank diameter:

Ø50 cm

Gross volume:

145 liter / 38 US gallons

Minimum recommended volume (considering the cooling jacket):

32 liters / 8.5 US gallons

Volume cooling jacket:

3 liters

Material:

1.5 mm Stainless Steel (SS304)

Surface treatment inside and outside:

PureBlastâ„¢

Operating Pressure:

1.0 bar / 15 PSI

Maximum Pressure:

2.0 bar / 30 PSI

Brite 300

Height without accessories:

130.7 cm

Packing size:

146.5 (h) x 72 (b) x 72 (d) cm

Net weight:

60.5 kg

Gross weight:

76 kg

Tank diameter:

Ø60 cm

Gross volume:

295 liter / 78 US gallons

Minimum recommended volume (considering the cooling jacket):

50 liters / 13.2 US gallons

Volume cooling jacket:

5.3 liters

Material:

1.5 mm Stainless Steel (SS304)

Surface treatment inside and outside:

PureBlastâ„¢

Operating Pressure:

1.0 bar / 15 PSI

Maximum Pressure:

2.0 bar / 30 PSI

Volume drawings

The drawings below show more details on the sizes and volumes for all the Brite tank models.

Certifications

Our Brite tanks are designed and manufactured with a high focus on quality and safety. They will be tested and approved in accordance with the requirements of PED 2014/68/EU by an independent party before entering the market.

Certificates can be found here.

Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity can be found here.

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