Plastic carboys

[a-donovan]

Hello,
Im considering using the plastic water cooler carboys to do my fermentation i. as i can get them for free and this would also save me on cleanup time (exchange used ones for new ones) I cant see any issues from this as it wouldn't be for anything but fermentation

[jb-texshine]

Even walk mart has five gallon buckets (hdpe) and lids for under 4$.

[StillLearning1]

What type plastic are they made from? They are probably ok to use. ...

[raketemensch]

Check the bottom and look for a pp#. These indicate the type of plastic.

[Bushman]

If I remember right I believe Rad uses or has used them in the past. I have four 5 & 6 gallon carboys that I no longer use just because fermenting buckets are easier to clean and stir when starting your fermentation.

[pfshine]

I use them for the first racking or for transferring an already cleared ferment.

[ga flatwoods]

I long stored some wine I made (remember some wine is best drank young) , say six months, and swear I could detect a harsh flavor of pvc glue! Never reused for storage since then.
Ga Flatwoods

[a-donovan]

Thanks im going to setup a turbo batch and try them out

[StillLearning1]

Thanks im going to setup a turbo batch and try them out

Why not try something from the tried and true section? From what I understand you will likely enjoy one if those recipies alot more than a turbo batch. Maybe take a look at uncle Jesse's or maybe the corn flakes wash? That way if you have any problems we can help you out alot more.

[rad14701]

If I remember right I believe Rad uses or has used them in the past. I have four 5 & 6 gallon carboys that I no longer use just because fermenting buckets are easier to clean and stir when starting your fermentation.

Yes, I used to use one of the larger water cooler bottle for fermenting... Unfortunately, it was older and stated to craze from pouring hot wash in it during preparation and I was fearful that it would suffer catastrophic failure, making a huge mess, so I stopped using it... Nothing wrong with the vessels, it was my practice that caused the crazing... Let wash cool to close to yeast pitching temps before filling and all should be fine...

I now use 6.5 gallon glass carboys and have several 12 gallon ones should I need them... Also have large food grade translucent plastic barrels should the need arise...

[Secale]

I wonder is anyone used 55 gallon drum liners like these before?

Just need to find a lid for them.

http://www.uline.ca/BL_6755/Molded-Poly-Drum-Liners" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

[raketemensch]

I wonder is anyone used 55 gallon drum liners like these before?

Just need to find a lid for them.

http://www.uline.ca/BL_6755/Molded-Poly-Drum-Liners" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

At $250-300/pop, I'd rather have a fleet of brutes or pepper/olive barrels. Just search your local craigslist for "barrel."

I'd also want to know what comes after "poly"...

[Secale]

I wonder is anyone used 55 gallon drum liners like these before?

Just need to find a lid for them.

http://www.uline.ca/BL_6755/Molded-Poly-Drum-Liners" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

At $250-300/pop, I'd rather have a fleet of brutes or pepper/olive barrels. Just search your local craigslist for "barrel."

I'd also want to know what comes after "poly"...

Actually the price is for 20 or 25 liners depending on the size.

It's under the quantity section.

[joeyfla]

I found they're hard to keep clean and maybe not the best thing to pour in a hot mash. I've since moved onto a 30 liter milk cans to ferment from Temco and a stainless steel dome from Milehi. Maybe a little expensive for most....but easy to keep clean.