BrewBuilt X1 UNI User manual

X1 UNI
CONICAL ASSEMBLY &
INSTRUCTION GUIDE
X1 Uni &X1 Uni +
CONTENTS:
PAGE 2–3................................Cleaning, Testing, What’s Included
PAGE 3–4....................................................................................................Assembly
PAGE 5–6.......................................................How to Use the X1 Conical
PAGE 6–8.................................................How to Use the X1 + Conical
WARNING
Read entire manual for important
safety information before using
your BrewBuilt X1 Uni Conical
Fermenter. Failure to follow warnings
could result in serious injury or death.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
A 4" End Cap 1
B 4" TC Clamp 1
C 4" TC Gasket 1
D 1.5" Blow Off Barb 1
E Silicone Blow Off Tube 1
F 1.5" TC Clamp 3
G 1.5" TC Gasket 3
H Conical Lid 1
I Lid Clamp 1
J Lid Gasket 1
K Conical Body 1
L 1.5" TC Thermowell 1
M 1.5" TC Sample Valve 1
N 2" TC Gasket 1
O 2" TC Clamp 1
P 2" Butterfly Valve 1
Q 3/8" Leveling Foot 4
Parts List For
X1 UniX1 Uni +
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
R TC CoolStix™1
S Pressure Pack 1
T Flex Chamber 1
U Neoprene Jacket 1
Additional Parts For
X1 Uni +
ALWAY RELEASE PRESSURE from the fermenter
before removing any TC connection, tting,
accessory, or lid clamp connected to the Fermenter.
Read section below on how to release pressure
from Fermenter.
This guide will walk you through assembling
and using your new conical fermenter.
GETTING STARTED
2. CLEAN THE CONICAL
Before your first use, clean and rinse the conical
along with all the parts and fittings. This
will remove any leftover oil or dust from the
manufacturing process. We recommend using
PBW cleaner. Do not use bleach.
3. WATER TEST
After cleaning and rinsing, we also recommend
filling your conical with water and familiarizing
yourself with its operations prior to your first use.
Before you tighten down TC clamps, make sure the
gasket is seated properly into both flanges.
Once the gasket is in place, loosen the clamp so it
can be fitted around the flange ends.
You do not need to use any tools for leverage when
tightening TC clamps. Hand tightening is enough for
a secure, leak-proof connection.
R S T U
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS FULL MANUAL
Before your first use, read through this full
manual, and make sure you understand the use &
warnings. Failure to follow these warnings could
result in serious injury or death.
1.
First Time Working
With TC Clamps?
WARNING!
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ASSEMBLING FOR ALL X1 CONICALS
FEET
Thread each foot into the bottom of the legs on the Conical leaving about half an inch of thread visible. Adjust as needed.
BLOW OFF
Place 1.5" TC gasket into the open blow o port on the conical lid and fasten the Blowo U Barb with a 1.5" TC clamp, ensuring that the U
Barb is pointing downward o the side of the conical. Slide ½" Silicone tubing over the barbed side of the U Barb. It’s easiest to start with
one side and then work it around until barbs are fully covered.
THERMOWELL
Place 1.5" TC Gasket and Thermowell into the open port in front of the conical just below the etched BrewBuilt Logo and
fasten in place using 1.5" TC clamp.
SAMPLE VALVE
Place 1.5" TC Gasket and Sample Valve into the open port halfway down the conical base on the front of the unit and fasten in place using
1.5” TC clamp. Make sure the Sample Valve is closed by turning it clockwise until it stops.
BUTTERFLY VALVE
The Buttery Valve opens in one direction, so be sure to install it so the valve handle opens downward away from the conical bottom. Place
2" TC Gasket and Buttery Valve on the bottom port of the conical and fasten in place using 2" TC clamp.
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LID CLAMP
WARNING: Improper assembly of the lid clamp can cause the X1 Lid to be released while under pressure, possibly resulting in injury or death.
•When installing the lid clamp, be careful to install it according to the pictures shown here. Incorrect assembly can be hazardous to both
equipment & user.
•Ensure that the lid is centered on top of the conical body during assembly. The two should be centered so that the clamp seals down evenly.
•Lid Clamp should be hand tightened fully so there is a 5/8" gap between the ends on the 27 and 42 gallon models and a 1/8" gap on the 7 and
14 gallon models. See assembly pictures below for proper setup.
LID GASKET
•Flip the lid upside down and install a section of the gasket, at
side seating into the lid groove rst. Lightly push the gasket in,
installing it in the groove as you go around the lid.
•Please Note, the gasket is larger than the groove to help ensure
a tight seal during fermentation. Continue pushing the gasket
against itself and into the lid until it is in the groove and equally
distributed without stretch points. Once you get the rst piece
of the gasket in the groove then you can use both hands to work
the gasket around the lid and into the groove with your thumbs.
GASKET
ORIENTATION
Flat Side Into Lid Groove
GASKET INSTALLATION
With Lid Upside Down, Push Flat End Of
Gasket Into Lid Groove
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WARNING
WARNING: Improper assembly of the
lid clamp can cause the X1 Lid to be
released while under pressure, possibly
resulting in injury or death.
Correct Lid Clamp Assembly for 27 and 42 Gallon X1
Incorrect Lid Clamp Assembly: Backwards Arm
Incorrect Lid Clamp Assembly: Partial Engagement
Incorrect Lid Clamp Assembly: Rotated Arm
TOP VIEW
Top View
Top View
Top View
Side View
Side View
Side View
FULL
ENGAGEMENT FULL
ENGAGEMENT
FULL
ENGAGEMENT
FULL
ENGAGEMENT
CORRECT GAP
OF 1/8"
CORRECT
GAP
OF 1/8"
CORRECT
GAP
OF 5/8"
CORRECT GAP
OF 5/8"
CORRECT ARM
ROTATION
CORRECT ARM
ROTATION
CORRECT
ARM ROTATION
CORRECT
ARM ROTATION
INCORRECT
ARM ROTATION
BACKWARDS
ARM
PARTIAL
ENGAGEMENT
ARM
ROTATED
CORRECTLY BUT
NOT FULLY ENGAGED
IN SADDLE
Correct Lid Clamp Assembly for 7 and 14 Gallon X1

USING YOUR X1 CONICAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION! Please read this entire instruction manual for important safety information prior to
the use of your BrewBuilt X1 Uni Conical Fermenter. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Follow all chemical labeling & cautions when cleaning and sanitizing Fermenter, always use approved cleaning agents.
WARNING: Do not pick up Fermenter when full.
WARNING: Do not overll your conical past the maximum volumes listed below. Excess volume during fermentation can cause fermentation
material called Krausen to clog the blow o and airlock causing dangerous over-pressurization of the conical to occur. Over-pressurization can result
in injury or death.
WARNING: If using the optional Flex Chamber, always keep the bottom buttery valve open to allow CO2to escape while the Flex Chamber is
installed. Close valve only before removing.
WARNING: Do not place pellet hops, whole hops, oak chips, or other items directly into the fermenter. Loose material can clog the blow o and
airlock causing dangerous over-pressurization of the conical to occur. Use a mesh bag to contain these types of materials.
WARNING: Only pressurize your Fermenter when using the optional BrewBuilt Pressure Pack accessory kit.
WARNING: If pressurizing, never exceed 15 PSI.
WARNING: Do not alter or change the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) built into the lid.
WARNING: Always use an approved CO2regulator, with a functional low pressure gauge, to apply pressure to your BrewBuilt Fermenter.
WARNING: Incorrect assembly of the lid clamp can cause the X1 Lid to be released while under pressure.
WARNING: If your Fermenter is under pressure, release all pressure before removing the lid clamp, tri-clamp (TC) ttings, or accessories. Failure
to release pressure from the X1 could result in a tting or lid being released while still under pressure, possibly resulting in injury or death.
WARNING: Only ferment under pressure when using the optional BrewBuilt Pressure Fermentation Kit.
WARNING: Never close o/cap your X1 during fermentation at any time unless you are using the optional BrewBuilt Pressure Fermentation Kit.
GENERAL WARNINGS:
PRESSURE WARNINGS:
Failure to follow these instructions & warnings can cause a lid/clamp failure, possibly resulting in injury or death.
RELEASING PRESSURE WARNINGS:
PRESSURE FERMENTATION WARNINGS:
Failure to follow these instructions & warnings can cause dangerous over-pressurization resulting in a lid/clamp failure, possibly resulting in injury
or death.
General Use
SANITIZE  Always sanitize your Conical before lling it with wort.
This includes opening your sample valve and dump ports to ensure
sanitizer makes contact with every nook ‘n cranny. We recommend
Star San or a similar sanitizer. Never use a bleach solution as bleach
will cause pitting and corrosion on the surface of the stainless steel.
FILLING — Your conical can be lled by dumping wort through the
top, or pumped in via the sample valve.
WARNING: Do not overll your conical past the maximum
volumes listed below. Excess volume during fermentation can
cause fermentation material called Krausen to clog the blow o
and airlock causing over-pressurization of the conical to occur.
MAXIMUM FILL LEVELS :
•7 Gallon X1 – 5.5 gallons liquid
•14 Gallon X1 – 11 gallons liquid
•27 Gallon X1 – 21.5 gallons liquid
•42 Gallon X1 – 33 gallons liquid
FERMENTATION — With the blow o barb and silicone blow o
hose connected, place the end of the silicone blow o tubing into
a bucket lled with water. We prefer the silicone tubing as opposed
to a rigid stainless blow o as silicone tubing is much easier to remove
and clean between batches. Silicone also allows greater exibility with
regards to blow o location.
WARNING: Never remove your blow o tube during a fermentation,
capping your fermenter before ALL CO2production has ceased can
cause dangerous over-pressurization. Always use the optional
BrewBuilt Pressure Fermentation Kit if you intend to capture
ANY CO2from fermentation.
If you wish to add pellet hops, whole hops, oak, or any other loose
material to the fermentation we recommend using a mesh bag. Boil the
mesh bag before use to ensure sanitization.
WARNING: Do not place pellet hops, whole hops, oak chips,
or other items directly into the fermenter. Loose material can
clog the blow o and airlock causing over-pressurization of
the conical to occur. Use a mesh bag to contain these types of
materials.
TEMP CONTROL — Controlling your fermentation temperature is
one of the most important things you can do to make better beer. There
are several options for temperature control. One option is to place your
Conical in a temp controlled environment. The easiest way to do this is
by using a refrigerator that is hooked up to a temperature controller,
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General Use
SANITIZE — Always sanitize your Conical before lling it with wort.
This includes opening your sample valve and dump ports to ensure
sanitizer makes contact with every nook ‘n cranny. We recommend
Star San or a similar sanitizer. Never use a bleach solution as bleach
will cause pitting and corrosion on the surface of the stainless steel.
WARNING: Always follow the directions and warnings
from the chemical manufacturer.
FILLING — Your conical can be lled with wort through the top,
via the sample valve, or via the buttery valve with an optional tri-
clamp by barb adapter.
FERMENTATION — With the blow o barb and silicone blow
o hose connected, place the end of the silicone blow o tubing
into a bucket lled with water. We prefer the silicone tubing as
opposed to a rigid stainless blow o as silicone tubing is much easier
to remove and clean between batches.
WARNING: Never close o your conical during
fermentation unless you are using the optional BrewBuilt
Pressure Fermentation Kit. Closing o your conical, even
aer the majority of fermentation has occurred, can still
capture CO2and result in dangerous over-pressurization.
The Flex Chamber
WARNING: Always keep the bottom buttery valve open
when the ex chamber is installed to allow CO2from
fermentation to properly vent.
The Flex Chamber is designed specically for
use with a BrewBuilt X1 conical Fermenter.
It attaches directly to the 2" buttery
dump valve and can be used for removing
trub, harvesting yeast, and many other
tasks.
Always keep the buttery valve open
when the Flex Chamber is installed. When
you are ready to remove the Flex Chamber,
depressurize the system with the buttery valve
open. This allows any pressure to also leave the Flex
Chamber. Aer relieving all pressure in the system you can close
the buttery valve and safely remove the Flex Chamber.
PREPARING YOUR FLEX CHAMBER FOR USE EACH TIME
1. Soak or spray the Flex Chamber and all parts — caps, gaskets,
clamps, etc. — with sanitizer prior to assembling and attaching it to
your conical dump port.
2. Assemble your Flex Chamber by attaching the lid and threading the
caps onto the threaded ports on each side.
3. Spray sanitizer into the closed buttery valve on your conical
dump port as well as the top of the Flex Chamber and its TC
gasket. Fasten the Flex Chamber to the buttery valve with a 2”
TC clamp.
TIP: If you are connecting the Flex Chamber to a full X1 conical, it’s
important to understand some basic displacement concepts. The
empty Flex Chamber is lled with gas (oxygen) that will be sent
up through your beer. If this happens post fermentation it could
negatively impact the beer’s avor. See below to learn how to use
your Flex Chamber side ports to ush with CO2.
COLLECTING & DUMPING TRUB WITH FLEX CHAMBER
The ability to remove trub and hop sediment is one of the key
advantages of a conical fermenter. With the buttery valve open
and the Flex Chamber attached, trub separates directly into the Flex
Chamber, which can then be easily removed. Follow the process
outlined below.
1. If you are using the conical with the Pressure Pack lid, make sure
the entire conical system has been depressurized and that the
bottom buttery valve is in the open position. For instructions
on releasing pressure see the section below titled “Releasing
Pressure”.
2. When you are sure the system has been depressurized, close the
buttery valve at the bottom of the conical.
3. Place a bowl, pan, or small bucket below the Flex Chamber to
collect drips and un-clamp the Flex Chamber from the buttery
valve.
FLUSHING THE FLEX CHAMBER WITH CO2
An optional step is to ush your Flex Chamber with CO2prior to
attaching it. This will help eliminate oxygen from the Flex Chamber.
You can easily do this by attaching a ball lock adapter (Part# KG500)
to one of the threaded side ports. Here’s how to eectively ush
the Flex Chamber with CO2.
1. Soak or spray the Flex Chamber and all parts — caps, gaskets,
USING YOUR X1 + CONICAL
eectively turning it on and o as needed to maintain your set point.
Or you can build your own fermentation chamber using insulation
and an AC unit. The downside of these options is they require more
space and take longer to cool since it’s cooling the fermenting wort
from the outside in. Either way, your BrewBuilt Conical comes with
a Thermowell that allows you to insert the temperature probe from
a temp controller, which will monitor your fermentation temp and
power on the fridge or AC unit whenever chilling is needed.
For the ultimate in fermentation temperature control, upgrade
to a BrewBuilt CoolStix & Neoprene jacket along with a BrewBuilt
IceMaster Glycol Chiller. Learn more about using a CoolStix in the
X1+ section at the end of this manual.
DUMPING YEAST AND TRUB — One of the biggest benets
of a Conical Fermenter is the ability to dump yeast & trub from the
bottom port. This couldn’t be easier with the 2" TC Buttery Valve
on the bottom of your conical. Another added advantage is being
able to harvest your yeast for use in future batches. Regardless of
whether you’re dumping trub, hops, or yeast, you will want to guide
that slurry into a drain or receiving vessel like a bucket or jar. Be sure
to spray the Buttery Valve down with sanitizer prior to dumping.
Also, keep in mind that you will need to open one of the ports on
the top of the conical to allow air to replace the liquid that is owing
out the bottom. Another option is the BrewBuilt Flex Chamber that
connects to the bottom of the conical and allows you to collect and
dump yeast and trub. Learn more about using the Flex Chamber in
the X1+ section of this manual.
TRANSFERRING FINISHED BEER — Racking your beer with
the sample port is as easy as hooking up some sanitized tubing and
opening the valve. Remember that you will need to either open
one of the ports on the top of the conical to allow air to replace
the liquid that is owing out. To transfer out of your X1 using CO2
pressure see the section under Pressure Package below.
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clamps, etc. — with sanitizer prior to assembling and attaching it to
your conical dump port.
2. Attach the Flex Chamber to the bottom of the buttery valve,
keeping the buttery valve closed. Remove one black side cap
and install the KG500 ball lock adapter. Slightly loosen the other
black cap on the opposite side of the Flex Chamber so that CO2
can escape while ushing.
3. Set the regulator on your CO2tank to its lowest possible setting,
i.e. 1–2 psi, and connect your Ball Lock Gas QD to the KG500 ball
lock adapter.
4. Allow gas to ow out of the Flex Chamber for a few seconds to
ensure all the oxygen has been ushed. Tighten the black cap.
You can replace the KG500 with the black cap or leave it in place
for fermentation.
Pressure Package
WARNING: Only pressurize your Fermenter when using the
optional BrewBuilt Pressure Pack accessory kit.
WARNING: If pressurizing, never exceed 15 PSI.
WARNING: Do not alter or change the Pressure Relief Valve
(PRV) built into the lid.
WARNING: Always use an approved CO2regulator, with a
functional low pressure gauge, to apply pressure to your BrewBuilt
Fermenter.
WARNING: Before removing any tri-clamp, tting or lid clamp
connected to the conical, release pressure from conical following
the instructions in this section. Failure to release pressure from
your X1 Uni could result in a tting or lid being released under
pressure which could cause bodily harm or death.
WARNING: Before applying pressure make sure the Pressure
Relief Valve (PRV) is properly installed in the lid.
WARNING: Always conrm your Lid PRV is clean and working
properly before applying CO2pressure.
The Pressure Pack, specically designed to work
with BrewBuilt X1 Conical Unitanks, unlocks many
possibilities. Apply low pressure before cooling to
eliminate sucking oxygen back in. Use it to grab a sample
or transfer nished beer to a keg in a true oxygen-
free environment. The Clear Float allows sampling
or transferring of the clearest possible beer from
the top down! In this guide. Please read
and follow the additional instructions that
come with your Pressure Pack Kit.
NOTE: Whenever your X1 conical is under
pressure be aware that you will need to
relieve pressure before removing the lid
clamp or any tting that is attached to
your X1 fermenter. If you are using a Flex
Chamber collection vessel, make sure the
bottom buttery valve is always in the open
position when in use and when relieving
pressure from the conical.
INSTALLATION
Assemble the Pressure Pack lid per the
diagram. DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE to
assemble threaded body connects as they seal
with the included o-rings. When attaching the
Pressure Pack lid to your X1 conical, be sure your TC
gasket is properly seated and then tighten down the TC clamp.
Follow instructions that come with your Pressure Pack lid.
TIP: A welded a hook on the bottom of the Pressure Pack Lid can be
used to hang drawstring bags for avoring additions.
APPLYING PRESSURE
FIRST TEST —First take a moment and read the warnings above.
For safety we always recommend the rst pressure test be made
while the conical is lled with water. Aer the conical is completely
lled with water, replace the u-shaped blowo with an included
tri-clamp end cap. Before connecting CO2pressure be sure you
have a working, accurate regulator with a low pressure gauge. We
recommend setting your regulator to 1–2 psi to start with, and
always less than 15 psi. Connect your gas-in ball lock QD on your
CO2dra system to the gas-in body connect located on the Pressure
Pack. The gas-in body connect has a notch on the side, while the
beverage-out body connect does not. With 1-2 psi applied to the
conical, practice releasing pressure by unthreading the PRV cap.
Read the section on releasing pressure slowly as instructed in the
section ‘Releasing Pressure’ below.
TIP: When applying pressure some brewers choose to cap the blowo
port with an optional tri-clamp pressure relief valve with a gauge.
TRANSFERRING AND SAMPLING
The bev-out tting is equipped with a unique oating dip tube that
will pull beer from the top rather than the middle or bottom of the
conical. We recommend using a ball lock jumper, a section of beer
line with a beverage-out QD at both sides, to transfer beer from
your X1 to the bottom of your keg. When applying pressure for
sampling or transferring start with a low pressure and increase only
as needed. Keep in mind that your X1 Uni and Pressure Pack lid are
rated at 15 psi and the PRV will start releasing pressure around this
point. Never apply more than 15 PSI to your X1.
TIP: Filling your keg from the bottom up will keep splashing to a
minimum as beer will ow down the beverage dip tube and gently
ll the keg from the bottom up. Lastly, pull up the PRV ring on the
keg and set it in the open position to allow air (or CO2if you pre
purged the keg) to escape as your fresh beer ows in.
RELEASING PRESSURE
WARNING: Before removing the lid clamp, TC tting, or
any accessory, it is required to rst release any pressure
from your BrewBuilt Fermenter.
Releasing pressure from your X1 can be achieved by loosening the
cap on the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) that is built into the lid. Slowly
loosen the cap counterclockwise until you hear the release of any
CO2exiting the PRV. When the release has stopped, continue to
slowly unthread the cap. At any point while loosening the cap if
you hear additional CO2being released, stop and wait. When no
additional CO2is being released slowly remove the cap completely to
ensure that all pressure has been removed from the fermenter. Only
then is it safe to begin removing ttings or the lid clamp.
TRANSFER CLEAR BEER TO KEG UNDER PRESSURE
Push your nished beer into a keg using CO2so it never becomes
exposed to oxygen—it’s simple and fast using the Pressure Pack.
Thanks to the Clear Float stainless steel oating pick up, you’ll be
transferring the clearest beer from the top down.
Once your beer is ready to be packaged into a keg, follow these
instructions. NOTE: you will need a Corny Keg Ball Lock Jumper Line
(beverage tubing with bev-out ball lock connectors at both ends).
1. Fill your keg with sanitizer solution. Push the sanitizer out using
CO2. Open the keg pressure relief valve to let CO2exit the keg
during lling.
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2. Attach your CO2tank to the gas-in post on your Pressure Pack lid and set it to around 10–12 psi.
3. Attach the Corny Keg Ball Lock Jumper Line to the bev-out post on your Pressure Pack lid.
4. Once you hook up the bev-out to the keg, beer will start owing from the pressurized X1 Unitank into the unpressurized keg.
5. Once your beer has transferred, unhook the bev-out and gas-in connectors. Pressurize your keg.
6. Be sure to release any pressure from inside your X1 before opening it for cleaning.
FERMENTING UNDER PRESSURE
WARNING: Follow all special warnings and instructions that
come with the optional BrewBuilt Pressure Fermentation Kit.
Do not pressure ferment without using the optional Pressure
Fermentation Kit.
If you wish to ferment under pressure, or capture CO2at the end of fermentation, you must use the optional BrewBuilt
Pressure Fermentation Hardware Kit. The optional hardware kit comes with a commercial-grade pressure relief that connects
to the 1.5" TC port on the lid. It also comes with an adjustable spunding valve. The spunding valve allows you to set a safe
pressure to ferment. With the Pressure Fermentation Kit installed, there are three safety relief valves: the standard pressure
relief valve welded into the lid, the commercial 1.5" TC relief valve, and the PRV on the Spunding Valve. The Fermentation kit
includes a no-foam krausen reducer, CellarScience®Foam-Axe to reduce the chance that krausen could enter any of the PRVs.
Using Your CoolStix™
Your X1+ comes with an included CoolStix™ and Neoprene jacket. A CoolStix™mates with
a cold liquid source such as our BrewBuilt Max 2 or Max 4 Glycol Chiller. Your CoolStix
includes quick disconnects that stay sealed when disconnected to help eliminate messy
leaks. NOTE that CoolStix™are designed to help regulate fermentation temperatures but
will not lower your beer to cold crash temperatures (below 40°F) in all situations.
To connect your CoolStix™to a Max 2 or Max 4 glycol system use ⅜" ID tubing and hose
clamps. Insert the temperature probe from your Max 2 or Max 4 into the X1 Thermowell
and follow the directions that come with the unit to set the temperature you wish to keep
your X1 conical at.
The 7-gallon and 14-gallon models use a single rod CoolStix™while the 27-gallon and 42-gallon models use the CoolStix™
Reactor Rod™ with four cooling rods. The larger CoolStix™Reactor Rod™is made using a 4" TC tting, so you will need to
remove the Pressure Pack top to insert the Reactor Rod™. Aer fermentation and cold aging are complete, you can replace
the Reactor Rod™with the Pressure Pack to sample and transfer under pressure.
INLET
OUTLET
7 & 14 GALLON
WITH COOLSTIX™27 GALLON WITH COOLSTIX™ REACTOR ROD™42 GALLON WITH COOLSTIX™ REACTOR ROD™
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