Spike Flex 5 Fermenter - How to install the racking tube

lakedawgs

I won a Spike Flex 5 at a homebrew fest. I cannot figure out how to install the racking tube. I assume it is a push fit in to the back of the ball valve but it seems like there should be a gasket or fitting to help keep it tight. Anyone that owns one of these offer some insight please?
THANKS

sibelman

Sounds like a steep learning curve ahead. The Flex fermenter comes with a butterfly valve. Sounds like you're not familiar with tri-clamp fittings. Maybe start by looking at these guides?  

Bobby_M

The racking arm gets clamped in to the port from the outside first, then the butterfly valve gets clamped on afterwards.

k-os

The standard Flex fermenter comes with a ball valve and separate racking arm that presses into the tri clamp connection.
See the video below from Spike that shows the assembly. The seal for the racking arm should be in the tri clamp fitting.

sibelman

My mistake: the Flex+ comes with a butterfly valve. I hope your new fermenter serves you well, @lakedawgs