vittles vaults
#1
Posted 08 May 2009 - 05:20 AM
#2
Posted 08 May 2009 - 06:19 AM
#3
Posted 08 May 2009 - 07:15 AM
I was planning on ordering these from US Plastics but the 40lb one I wanted to order is out of stock right now. Everywhere else is little more expensive so I thought I would throw this out there. I'm in on a group buy so I'll be receiving 240lb of grain in 3-4 weeks.
#4
Posted 08 May 2009 - 09:42 AM
#5
Posted 08 May 2009 - 09:46 AM
weak - so even though it displays free to store shipping on the top page it won't let you when you try to order?there has to be a cheaper solution for an airtight container...Actually the 50lb Vittle vault at Walmart is NOT eligible for ship to store and the shipping is like $17. Total cost including shipped ends up being about $40 which sucks
#6
Posted 08 May 2009 - 09:50 AM
#7
Posted 08 May 2009 - 09:53 AM
you can always go the multiple 5-gallon bucket route. what are they, like 4$ a pop w/lid from home depot?weak - so even though it displays free to store shipping on the top page it won't let you when you try to order?there has to be a cheaper solution for an airtight container...
#8
Posted 08 May 2009 - 09:56 AM
Are those airtight? I would think not or I don't know why anyone would spend the cash on stuff like vittles vaults...you can always go the multiple 5-gallon bucket route. what are they, like 4$ a pop w/lid from home depot?
#9
Posted 08 May 2009 - 10:03 AM
#10
Posted 08 May 2009 - 10:09 AM
#11
Posted 08 May 2009 - 10:11 AM
They are airtight, that's how I store mine and not had a problem... I've wanted to buy the VittleVaults too even though more costly... why? because for me it would save space in my brewing area, I just haven't felt like shelling out the money yet...Are those airtight? I would think not or I don't know why anyone would spend the cash on stuff like vittles vaults...
#12
Posted 08 May 2009 - 10:16 AM
#13
Posted 08 May 2009 - 10:39 AM
#14
Posted 08 May 2009 - 10:42 AM
Which 6 gallon buckets on the website do those fit?another option is 5g buckets and gamma lids .. https://www.usplasti.....duct_id=20669
#15
Posted 08 May 2009 - 10:44 AM
Well - I'm about to get 3 full 55lb sacks plus a bunch of partial sacks. The partial stuff I may actually just vacuum seal into usable sizes but the big sacks I won't want to do this to my poor seal-a-meal.Any of you jokers know the 1lb of grain to gallon conversion?I use vittles vaults for fermenting, but otherwise do like NWPines and just toss the grain in whatever bag I receive them inside a rubbermaid tote. I mostly don't buy sacks though, smaller amounts come in plastic bags that I just twist tie off.
#16
Posted 08 May 2009 - 10:53 AM
I am guessing these .. https://www.usplasti.....oduct_id=9746 .. but that really does you no good as they are on order too. I wonder if they could tell you if they will work on teh 7g pails?Which 6 gallon buckets on the website do those fit?
#17
Posted 08 May 2009 - 11:25 AM
Yeah - it would probably take 2 7gal buckets for one sack of grain. Not too bad I guess...I am guessing these .. https://www.usplasti.....oduct_id=9746 .. but that really does you no good as they are on order too. I wonder if they could tell you if they will work on teh 7g pails?
#18
Posted 08 May 2009 - 01:16 PM
#19
Posted 08 May 2009 - 01:22 PM
So the lids you are saying I should get can also be purchased at home depot?Being an owner of Vittles Vaults (with Gamma-Seal lid), as well as Gamma-Seal lids on 5-gallon buckets, I'll suggest getting paint buckets from Home Depot along with the bucket lids that have the seal in them and be done with it. Any common buclet lid should have a big o-ring seal in the lid and will seal just fine for only a few $$.The Gamma-Seal lids do not seal any better than a bucket lid, and actually have two seals that may not seal properly. I use them for grain storage now but I'd never buy them again. I'd also never buy another Vittles Vault as the plastic molding on both of mine was so bad that neither would actually seal to the Gamma Seal lid without me machining-down the sealing surface, and on one of them, adding some silicone. What a hassle!Save money, get buckets, be happy.
#20
Posted 08 May 2009 - 01:26 PM
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users