FastFerment 3G Valve Gray

I set up my Fast Ferment conical fermenter with the yeast collection jar on the bottom, instead of the valve with the hose barb, and lost the barbed assembly somehow. I found this replacement at a very reasonable price here on Amazon, so I ordered it so I cold use the bark and some line to bottle from the fermenter. It fit perfectly, and functions as is shoaled. I'm very happy I found the replacement and did not have to replace the entire setup. The conical has been a great investment for making small batches of fermented beverages, and having replacement part available makes it an even better bargain.

Purchased as a replacement when the original handle from the FastFerment rig snapped off (after only the third use). Foolishly I bought this one only to have it break again the first time I used it. It turned freely before use, so it was not too tight, but seizes up quickly when yeast sediment builds up. Poor design & construction. FastFerment has never returned emails or support requests in the past. Avoid their products.

I copied a review and am posting it. It says exactly what needs to be said. This was my third valve that broke. I did not turn it the wrong way. Have to buy another one and it will probably break. Anyway, here’s the copied review:I wanted to give a 5 star for what it can do... but, This is a really CRUCIAL PART for the Fast Fermentor to work properly.... But, it is also the Weakest link of the Fast Fermentor also.. If someone accidentally turns the handle the wrong way when open or closed, or if the ball is stuck or hard to turn... the really THIN PLASTIC Ball to Handle connector will BREAK, and you got to buy another.. This part is still well worth the price, and its a great idea /product.. if it was a little better built, id pay the extra $ if it was less prone to breakage... if you buy a Fast Fermentor. Buy a couple of these for Down the Road repairs.. its still a good product..

The media could not be loaded. Valve design is very poor. First one broke so I ordered 2 back ups. First time I tried turning it to pull Lees jar to empty, Second one broke! Even after using Food grade grease to grease it! Now I have one left but why bother....It'll just break also! So now it's more like a carboy where you have to re-rack by siphoning. Do not recommend buying!

It's my first batch with the FastHerment and my shutoff switch broke in the open position and now I can't switch out the jar for the bottling tube. Now I have to buy a bunch of things just so I can save this batch. I should not have used manuka honey for my first mead, I should have used cheaper honey...

This replaced the original one exactly so I was very happy with it.

I wanted to give a 5 star for what it can do... but, This is a really CRUCIAL PART for the Fast Fermentor to work properly.... But, it is also the Weakest link of the Fast Fermentor also.. If someone accidentally turns the handle the wrong way when open or closed, or if the ball is stuck or hard to turn... the really THIN PLASTIC Ball to Handle connector will BREAK, and you got to buy another.. This part is still well worth the price, and its a great idea /product.. if it was a little better built, id pay the extra $ if it was less prone to breakage... if you buy a Fast Fermentor. Buy a couple of these for Down the Road repairs.. its still a good product..

Several of these have broken on me at the stem that connects the handle to the valve. The fast ferment vessel is designed to ferment a sticky, goopy (at least at the bottom) product, and I don't understand how this valve can be so cheaply designed. I read the reviews, took precautions, adjusted the tightness of the ring, and every time I fill my fermenter with wine or beer, this stinkin handle breaks, leaving my sediment collector and sampling port useless. No problems after two batches in my larger fermenter, but this 3 gallon one is a joke. Not recommended.