Too big bucket?

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gardar
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Too big bucket?

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I'm wondering if a too big bucket will have any disadvantages on the fermentation?

I have a 35L pot and my bucket is 60L...

Should I maby make two washes and put them together into the bucket? Or will I be just fine with one wash in my huge bucket?
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Re: Too big bucket?

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You can make one big wash and distill it 35 liters at a time OR Make a 35 Liter wash in your 60 liter bucket. :o
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Re: Too big bucket?

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do one big wash and strip it all in a day. I do 50 gal washes. I can do 4 strips in a day. Get it all stripped, and do a spirit run at your lesure. :wink:
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Re: Too big bucket?

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MuleKicker wrote:do one big wash and strip it all in a day. I do 50 gal washes. I can do 4 strips in a day. Get it all stripped, and do a spirit run at your lesure. :wink:
+1 brother thats how I like to do it also.
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gardar
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Re: Too big bucket?

Post by gardar »

Sounds good!

I thought the extra space for air in the big bucket would make some difference, but I guess not :)
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Re: Too big bucket?

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gardar wrote:I thought the extra space for air in the big bucket would make some difference, but I guess not :)
The extra headspace will be filled with CO2 which will displace any air in the fermenter...
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