<---- still using glass
with careful handling they will outlive me
Posted 27 May 2016 - 07:11 AM
<---- still using glass
with careful handling they will outlive me
Posted 27 May 2016 - 07:55 AM
I guess stain isn't coming back to this thread with his decision until we get to page 3.
Posted 27 May 2016 - 07:58 AM
I still have some carboys that I use<---- still using glass
with careful handling they will outlive me
Posted 27 May 2016 - 08:00 AM
if I were to start again I'd likely just use buckets, but I've got 2 6 gallon, and 5 5 gallon glass carboys
Posted 27 May 2016 - 12:56 PM
if I were to start again I'd likely just use buckets, but I've got 2 6 gallon, and 5 5 gallon glass carboys
I've got 5 5s, 10 6.5s and a couple 7s. Haven't used any of them in 10 years.
Posted 27 May 2016 - 01:00 PM
I've got 5 5s, 10 6.5s and a couple 7s. Haven't used any of them in 10 years.
I prefer them for bulk aging wines and meads over plastic
If I get down your way I'm bringing a trailer
Posted 27 May 2016 - 01:01 PM
I prefer them for bulk aging wines and meads over plastic
If I get down your way I'm bringing a trailer
I've got 25 kegs, so I use them for bulk aging. Bring the trailer!
Posted 27 May 2016 - 01:27 PM
I've got 25 kegs, so I use them for bulk aging. Bring the trailer!
I have 8 kegs but could use those 25 too!
Posted 27 May 2016 - 02:19 PM
How do you get the spear in and out? I've never had much luck with thatStainless steel quarter and half barrels. Won't break like glass, don't allow any sunlight, can be bunged, and allow for fermenter to keg transfers without any oxygen pick up. Cheaper than conicals. Yeast harvesting is as simple as dumping yeast into jar. Cut the bottom inch or so off the spear for clear transfers. Boil a couple gallons in keg to sanitize before filling.
Posted 27 May 2016 - 02:34 PM
How do you get the spear in and out? I've never had much luck with that
You can pick the ring out fairly easily but it's easier and less stressful on it to put a little pressure on it with a socket and a 2-jaw puller. I put pressure on it with the puller to place the ring back in as well.
Posted 29 May 2016 - 11:06 AM
How do you get the spear in and out? I've never had much luck with that
httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZPfZ_AL380
Posted 29 May 2016 - 01:47 PM
Posted 29 May 2016 - 02:36 PM
https://www.kmart.co...=8&blockType=G8Thanks all. I haven't decided anything yet but this gives me lots to think about. I should be ok on temp control... Gotta ponder exactly how and where I'm going to do the boil and so on. I might start with Mead first...
Posted 29 May 2016 - 10:14 PM
That makes it look way easier than it has ever been for me, but I'll try it again
Posted 30 May 2016 - 07:38 AM
That makes it look way easier than it has ever been for me, but I'll try it again
I bought that compression tool to make the spring easier to remove. It's still a PITA, but it can be done. Just be careful that you don't bend the tabs on the keg opening lip. We ruined one of the kegs by doing that.
Posted 31 May 2016 - 09:04 AM
Posted 31 May 2016 - 04:35 PM
oh, loflThat is actually the one piece of equipment I still have.
Posted 01 June 2016 - 06:13 PM
Buckets for me. After hearing horror stories about glass breaks, I moved away from glass for most batches. Never had any issues with buckets. p I rotate in new buckets every two years or so.
Posted 02 June 2016 - 03:50 PM
Posted 07 June 2016 - 03:16 PM
I use the original version of the Big Mouth Bubbler with the screw-on lid. Love it.
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