Hello, group!

I've come across a fixed volume SS container in the range of 30 gallons that
will work well for me when I do some refurb to remove some extemporaneous
fittings.

I've been searching high and low to buy simply a VVF lid with a diameter
around 18.25 inches and had no luck. I began reading past posts here and am
thinking I should consider leaving this as a fixed volume fermentor
utilizing the bolted lid that came with it.

If I use it as a fixed fermentor, the wine level will have to be right up to
the brim of the cylinder but how do I know if I have too much headspace, not
enough, etc. after primary has died down and I've less naturally-produced
CO2 to blanket? I don't want to buy a CO2 bottle to blanket and am having
little luck finding a VVF lid which would alleviate this concern (and I note
there are other concerns to be considered with VVF lids).

Any thoughts how I should proceed? Crush is coming in a month and I need
some thoughts.


Patrick