This top quality fermenter ships ready to brew. Includes 1" nickel plated bottom ball valve, 1/2" racking port nickel plated ball valve, lid has two 1/2 inch threads, stand plus three 1/2" screw in plugs. Plastic is full 5/16" thick. The unit is 38 1/2" tall by 14 3/4" wide. This 8 gallon fermenter is designed for five gallon recipes. Ships in one oversize box.